IKIGAI is the Japanese concept of finding purpose. It’s likely you will have seen an illustration similar to this before. WHY I LIKE THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE CONCEPT Ikigai is often simply illustrated with a Venn-style diagram.Venn diagrams have a way of visualising segmentation and cross-over elegantly. Ikigai, or purpose, is positioned at […]
Whether you do this regularly, or perhaps this is your first time, this year’s annual reflection has arrived! You can download it from the image link below. I find it valuable to take a little time and to re-cap in this way. Whether we’ve had a “good year” or a “bad year” an exercise like this […]
The traditional model of work has changed. The 9-to-5 is pretty much over. What were traditionally four types of employment; full-time, part-time, freelance / contractor or business owner have evolved in response to both technical and social change. How we work today is delivered in a variety of ways: flexible working hours flexible working arrangements to […]
This week, 18-24 November 2019, is Self-Care Week. Self-care is deeply subjective and highly personal. We all need to consider what we need to do in order to maintain our levels of mental, physical and overall well-being. Ditch thinking it’s selfish. Self-Care is essential. SELF-CARE IS EMPOWERMENT The key is to understand that self-care […]
It’s in the news again, research studies show that physical activity benefits brain health in two ways: in later years it reduces the rate of cognitive decline it manages depression We have a win-win, both in the here and now, and in the long term. The Michael Moseley article also says that it’s never too late to […]
The clocks have no gone back an hour. The days are shorter and nippier. The nights are longer and colder. If you think we’re heading toward the end of the year, perhaps this may help you to think again. In the Celtic Calendar this time of year is considered the beginning of the year and night as the beginning […]
This week the Office for National Statistics published the latest data on personal well-being for the UK. The data measures the reported level of well-being at national and local levels. There’s nothing like a little comparison to gauge our own levels, right? The data focuses on several areas: Life Satisfaction – overall Worthwhileness – things […]
Life is currently complicated while being boiled down to simple issues. Which they are not. If you want to understand the context of the world, its issues and drivers, look to Chatham House. Chatham House is based in London and is a world leading institution on international affairs. In recent years we have all learnt […]
“Man plans, and God laughs” Entertaining while echoing that anything can happen despite the most detailed planning. Here’s why I advocate that plans and journals work well alongside action when it comes to professional and personal progress. ***** Google “should I plan?”, or “what’s the best plan for…?” and you will net a sizeable haul of […]
Guide for Studying or Working from Home. It’s September and it’s that exciting time when we get back into the study-groove or work-groove. When we travel to a dedicated location for work or study our mindset becomes much more focused on the task at hand. If you are someone who spends a lot of time working or […]