6th of January – Wow, my usual gym is busy. Very busy. New faces everywhere. We all know the story… By February it’ll go quiet again and I can relax. On new years eve, while I was on holiday with some friends, we all went around the table to say Read more…
People don’t like to lose. We associate unpleasant emotions with it, like sadness, pain and frustration. Indeed, we’re hard wired to avoid losses. Especially when it comes to money. Finding £100 is nice, but being out of pocket £100 is just not on. When we make decisions we tend to Read more…
We live in a society that frowns upon usual, regular and average. Instead, we’re told we should be focused on achievement. In certain contexts, however, usual, regular and average can represent achievement. Pay is one such context. Hang on, you say, surely a large pay packet is a sign of Read more…
Work smarter, not harder. Whether you work in an office, hospitality, or in the construction industry – we all need to manage our time better. That’s why we came up with 5 quick ways that can help you begin working smarter today: Two week backlog – For those with a work inbox, Read more…
If your income is inconsistent it can be really hard to budget. Here’s a couple of tricks to help you out based on my own experience dealing with uncertain cash flow. Know your average pay Rather than guess what you’ll earn, use what you earn on average. This keeps Read more…
Getting that ‘yes’ call is great. For some it may have been months of hard work leading up to this point; sending out C.V.s, second round interviews, and experiencing countless rejections. It’s tempting just to accept a job offer immediately for fear of it slipping away. Many people do. In Read more…
Silly little things, like actually getting dressed, can help boost productivity at home. Working from home requires focus. It may seem that escaping from the noisy open plan office, to using a laptop on your own sofa (in your PJs), would allow your working mind to become laser pointed. Reality Read more…