Feel like you’re running out of steam? It’s not just you

I’ve been having conversations with so many people who are running out of steam. Running on adrenaline, cortisol, coffee or sugar, they’ve been trying to keep going in ‘emergency’ mode - what I call ‘pre-holiday panic’ - as a normal way of operating. As we continue to navigate the extraordinary and we’re trying to up our energy bank, here are a few ideas that might help.

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The discomfort of change - is it worth it?

When we consider making changes in our life, the thought of it can make us feel really uncomfortable. It becomes even more tricky when we actually start making change. Here are a few things I’ve learned in making my own changes…

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Book Review - Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Our Brain to Get the Best Out of Ourselves and Others Dr Helena Boschi

This is a great book for anyone who wants to get a basic and clear understanding of how our brains work and what that means for us.

Written by Dr Helena Boschi, a psychologist specialising in applied neuroscience in a business context, it’s a very accessible way of exploring the different aspects of the brain, from emotion to bias to change.

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What’s on your reading list for the summer?

As we head into the summer, it’s time for many of us to take some time to catch up on reading. Here are seven reads that I’ve either read and reviewed or have on the list for the summer break. I’d love to hear what’s on your list.

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