From the moment we leave the womb we enter a world in which our survival relies on our ability to comply with those in authority. First it’s our parents, then it’s our school teachers and finally it’s the boss. It then comes as no surprise that questioning authority is a trait that most of us feel ill equipped and so … Read More
From chronic worrier to chronic optimist
People who worry are hugely creative, they can think up an endless loop of self-perpetuating worries for why they or their ideas are likely to fail and so they successfully scare themselves away from actually trying. This irrational worrying is similar to that of superstitions in which something trivial can become the bearer of bad luck. “When a worry is … Read More
Panic Attacks and Personal Bests
I had my first panic attack in my University dorm room about four years ago. I’ve always enjoyed working out but on this occasion I may have pushed myself too far which lead to a full on panic attack. After convincing the NHS helpline that I may be dying, my flat mate quickly escorted me to the hospital where they … 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
Will it work? Is it what I’m supposed to be doing?
If like me you’re constantly thinking up ideas for new ventures then you will almost always battle with these two questions. Will it work? This is always the first thing that comes to mind and is your rational lizard brain weighing up the probability of success in comparison to your own personal knowledge. It’s also the part the brain that deciphers … Read More
Why be rational?
“The inability to suspend judgment is one of the most prevalent aspects of irrationality.” – Stuart Sutherland Our decisions in life are based on the information that’s available to us at any given time. It’s easy to take the stance that finding a job in today’s economy is virtually impossible. The newspapers, the radio and that person you know are all … Read More