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Writer Kellie Gillespie-Wright examines the science behind mood and emotional resilience — and helps you take back control.
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On the brink of burnout? How to spot the signs and set healthier boundaries at work
‘Being good at your job shouldn’t require sacrificing your health, relationships or wellbeing.’
The procrastination spiral: Why feeling busy isn’t the same as getting things done, and how shame caps it all
Procrastination over good work rarely looks like doing nothing. More often, it looks like planning, refining, organising, and mentally rehearsing work that never quite begins. Over time, this creates a procrastination spiral: a loop where delay feeds guilt, guilt undermines confidence, and lowered confidence makes starting even harder. What begins as simple postponement quietly becomes […]
6 ways to tackle the unbearable admin of modern life (and why it inevitably leads to procrastination)
From forgotten passwords and school dinner deadlines to endless logins, notifications and tiny decisions, modern life’s “invisible admin” is quietly draining our mental energy. Experts explain why it feels so overwhelming — and how to make it easier on your brain. What feels like simple organisation is often anything but. Psychologists and productivity experts say […]
There are 5 types of procrastinator: Which one are you?
Are you a sock-drawer organiser or an inbox emptier? Do you get seduced by the siren song of the craft cupboard, or suddenly become extremely focused on tidying your desk, instead of working on it? If you’ve ever wondered why every productivity hack seems to work for everyone except you, there’s a good reason. Procrastination […]
Procrastination isn’t about time — it’s about why we avoid the things we want most
Procrastination is usually seen as a time-management issue, but the real barrier is rarely the task itself, but what it represents. Even small actions can turn possibility into reality, forcing us to commit, close off alternatives, and step into change. My son is applying for university, and for months I’ve been gently encouraging him, and […]
3 surprising lessons from Mel Robbins that can help you stop procrastinating
Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]
Where did our focus go? Rethinking work in a world primed to make us procrastinate
Learn how to focus and make your work more meaningful with this expert advice…
Can you learn to overcome procrastination? The work routine that gets things done
Are you constantly pushing things back and putting them off, but not taking that time as leisure either way? Oliver Burkeman invites you to try out a new work routine to try to help you overcome procrastination. We all know the horrible purgatory of procrastination – that in-between state in which you’re neither getting work […]
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3 surprising lessons from Mel Robbins that can help you stop procrastinating
Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]
Feelings aren’t facts — so why do they feel like it? How to weather emotional storms
Writer Kellie Gillespie-Wright examines the science behind mood and emotional resilience — and helps you take back control.
The subtle signs of narcissistic abuse: why you might not recognise it until it’s too late
Narcissistic abuse is easy to miss, but it can destroy your self-esteem — here’s how to spot it and start taking action “Is that what you’re wearing?” he asks, eyebrow raised. You instantly scan your outfit. Too smart? Skirt too short? What’s wrong with it? Yes, you were going to wear that, but swiftly reconsider […]
Why being the Golden Child can be just as bad as being the Scapegoat: The hidden impact of narcissistic family roles
Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]
8 signs of high functioning OCD – how to spot them in yourself and others
The signs of high-functioning OCD are often subtle and easy to miss. Here’s what you should be looking out for.
Six red flags your boss could be a psychopath: Dark personality traits in the workplace
A narcissistic boss. A toxic workplace. A destructive leader who leaves you doubting yourself. New research suggests dark personality traits may be surprisingly common in leadership roles — and the impact on employees can be devastating. We’ve all encountered them: the manager who thrives on intimidation, takes credit for others’ ideas, or somehow leaves every […]
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