If you love your career then this blog post isn’t for you — nothing for you here, please skip on by. If you’re a “Sunday night dreader”, a “wishing away the weeker”, or “isn’t there more to life than this-er” then welcome. …

I know, I know… so much for taking a break — I can’t keep away. Here I am back at my regular Tuesday morning slot, writing to you. I will lock my laptop away after this, I promise.

Whilst I’m closing the drawer on my blog it’s an opportunity to…

Last week I wrote about the art of taking a break — time off from our endeavours to keep things fresh, to see the world through different lenses. So here I am letting you know that this is it — I’m bowing out. I may be back in the autumn…

We learn from each other all the time. From our children, our parents, colleagues, clients and friends. Even Donald Trump has taught us a thing or two — the perils of fake tan and trying to tame hair in later life. He has also reminded us to trust our instincts.

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This is a good question. If you’re in the market for string you can buy it in many places. DIY store B&Q has 60 metres of cotton twine for sale. Their natural garden twine comes in at 50 metres. Mosey on down to supermarket chain Sainsbury’s and you’ll get general…

Welcome to summer! Normally a time to explore new places, eat different cuisines and stretch our horizons. But this year is different. Many of us will be vacationing closer to home. …

When I was a child, I came across an old book of prints tucked away in a dark corner of the library. There was a particular print which caught my eye. It was called Relativity by the artist Escher. …

Om Mani Padme Hum.

Or, in its original ancient language of Sanskrit — ॐ मणिपद्मे हूँ

If you’ve done any yoga in the past, this chant might be familiar to you. There are debates about its meaning, but “Mani Padme” is often translated as “jewel in the Lotus.” The Lotus…