Popular culture will tell you to not take yourself seriously, YouTube is full of these videos. But is a culture of not taking ourselves seriously actually helpful? Being serious is given the same platform as being boring, tunnel-visioned, a dinosaur. Anyone who's done anything well in life has taken themselves seriously. They're adults who've chosen to shake off the dabbler, procrastinating, non-seriousness of their youth. They're adults who've decided to step away from the

What I learned from the cookie sellers. Yesterday I was walking through the town centre when two young girls ran up to me and asked me if I'd like to buy some cookies. I smiled at their enthusiasm and said yes. I had no idea of the cost or what was inside the cookies, in fact I hadn't even seen the cookies! But I admired their audacity of approaching a complete stranger (or so I thought) and asking me if I wanted to buy their product. I bought 4. I looked over and recognised

Procrastination is a common foe that many of us face in our daily lives. Whether it's putting off important tasks, delaying projects, or avoiding responsibilities, procrastination can have a significant impact on our productivity and well-being. However, by understanding its underlying causes and implementing strategies to overcome it, we can break free from its grasp and cultivate a greater sense of confidence in ourselves. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips and