I recently caught up on one of Derren Browns Fear and Faith episodes, which looked at what happens when people have the experience of fear removed through the use of a powerful new drug. I watched on in amazement as people conquered their fear of heights, social anxiety, singing in public and several other ailments but there was a catch, … Read More
Why you need to start throwing away negative thoughts – literally
We are all plagued by negative thoughts – they’re part of our nature, but it’s the way in which we process them that makes all the difference. A recent study found that by literally throwing away pessimistic thoughts, participants mentally discarded the thoughts as well. “When they threw their thoughts away, they didn’t consider them anymore, whether they were positive … Read More
Upgrade Your Thinking
Every year technology companies spend millions of pounds updating their operating systems in order to stay in the game. Microsoft recently brought us Windows 8 and Apple, OS X Mountain Lion but when was the last time you did an upgrade on your own system? Too many people accept their old way of thinking even when they haven’t been getting … Read More
Scheduling in procrastination
Procrastination is a dirty word when it comes to productivity but the truth is it can be highly effective if we learn how to take control of it. Humans suck at foresight and so we find it difficult to comprehend the success of our future selves, even though the rewards are likely to be much bigger. This is known as … Read More
Why do you want a job anyway?
This is a question more young people really need to ask themselves before they starts firing their CVs out into the world. Just because it’s the done thing after education and feels like the necessary step forward in your life doesn’t always mean it’s the right step, especially if you’re focusing on the wrong goals. Work should never be a … Read More
F**k being realistic.
The worst bit of advice you can give someone who is looking for work or planning to start their own being is to be realistic with their expectations. I hate the word realistic. Being realistic means not pushing yourself too far, not over committing, it’s hedging your bets, playing it safe. The most damaging thing about those people telling you … Read More
Enjoy the aspects of ‘losing control’
Humans love routine. Without it, we quickly become filled with self doubt and a lack of purpose generally leads to depression. On the flip side of this, routine is the killer of creativity and self growth. Once in a secure job, many people switch to auto pilot and before long, they’ve spent ten years of their life coasting. And guess … Read More