Self improvement

Readers of a certain age may remember a particular blue and yellow branded video store –the centre of every weekend during the 90s and 2000s. These stores were home to countless late-night discussions surrounding which movie to get, and whether the popcorn at the front of the counter was worth a few extra dollars.  …

So you’ve been staring deep into a blank document. The cursor is blinking, awaiting your words of wisdom, but you’ve got nothing. It’s okay, this happens to the best of us. Getting started can be the hardest part of any task – especially when it’s new and unfamiliar territory. But when assignment deadlines are looming, it’s important to…

Self-care. It may seem like another trending phrase, but it’s more important now than ever, in a world constantly on the go. But it’s not just the occasional bubble bath, or a hearty pat on the back from you to yourself ­– self-care can take many forms, and involves a bit of discipline and routine…

Whether you’re taking the first steps in your career, or are a seasoned professional, you’re likely to have heard the words ‘personal brand’ pop up in the past few years. But what exactly is a personal brand? And what makes it so integral to career success? Keep reading to find out.   Much more than your…

Remember those ambitious resolutions you made in January? Chances are you’ve let some of them fall by the wayside. Here’s how to reassess which of them still make sense, let go of the ones that don’t, and get the motivation to make good on your promises. Reassess your resolutions Let’s revisit your 2019 resolutions. How…

A recent Radio Times survey in the UK found that 18 per cent of participants had feigned illness (AKA chucked a sickie) to binge-watch TV. But besides leading you to skip work or study, is it actually bad for you? We all know that being sedentary for too long is risky. So it should come…

With the rapid pace of change that technology has brought upon us, millions of people are reskilling and upskilling to future-proof their careers. Sure, some are learning code to create the AI. And others are developing advances in automation. But the wisest are honing their human-centric skills. After all, these are the qualities that futurists…

Welcome to the 21st century, where busy is the new norm. From youth, we’ve been told we can do anything, and that life is short – it’s no wonder that we’re constantly scrambling to fit it all in. We’ve been conditioned to want so much. With our devices constantly in hand, we’re being told what…

Today is RUOK? Day, a chance for us all to consider the mental wellbeing of those around us. Doing so, is as simple as asking: Are you OK?   The beauty of RUOK? Day is its simplicity. A question is all it takes to show others you’re there for them. But, as students, it’s also an important time to…