Why You Can’t Start That Big Project (And Why TikTok Keeps Winning)
Have you ever opened your laptop to start that Important Strategic Thing… and 42 minutes later you somehow know three new pasta hacks, a trending dance, and the emotional backstory of a stranger’s houseplant? If so, there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not lazy.Your...
Is Your Brain Being Over-Dramatic?
Have you ever reread a short Slack message from your boss and instantly spiral into “He hates me. I’m getting fired. I never should’ve used that emoji”? Welcome to the world of Cognitive Distortions - your brain’s slightly unhelpful coping mechanism. Imagine this: You...
Why Willpower Alone Doesn’t Work
Have you ever promised yourself you’d start work earlier, drink more water, or stop doom-scrolling, and then... didn’t? If so, you’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You just don’t have the right habit loop (yet). We’ve been sold this myth that successful people are just...
Why You Shut Down in Arguments (and What to Do Instead)
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement at work, only to suddenly forget how words work, and then replay the entire conversation in full technicolour and stereo sound while trying to fall asleep? If so, you might have accidentally stumbled upon conflict styles....
What To Do When Your Boss Loves Power Too Much
Have you ever sat in a meeting where your boss talks over everyone, rarely admits a mistake, and seems to crave the spotlight, leaving you hesitant to speak up? You’re not imagining things. Their need for status can create a tense atmosphere that leaves you feeling...
Why You Feel Nervous Sharing Ideas (Even When They’re Brilliant)
Have you ever had a great idea in a meeting, only to keep it to yourself, then watch someone else say it later and get a round of applause while you sip your coffee in betrayal? That’s the power of status cues. And yes, they’re real. At work, we don’t just listen to...
Why You Absorb Everyone’s Stress, and What to Do About It
Have you ever left a meeting totally drained - even though you barely spoke - and thought, “Why do I feel like I just did an emotional workout?” Welcome to the magic (and curse) of mirror neurons. Your brain has a sneaky system called mirror neurons, and it’s why you...
Why Feedback Makes Even the Mentally Tough Quake
Have you ever asked someone for feedback, only to instantly regret it after they’ve given it to you? Not only do you second-guess your entire career, but you consider changing your name and starting over as a porter in Portugal? If so, you’ve just experienced a...
When Your Boss Is Snapping, Emailing at 10pm, and Running on Empty
, , ave you ever been at work and felt the tension before you even opened your laptop? Your boss is clearly stressed. They’re snappy in meetings. Their emails are landing at 10pm. One moment they’re hyper-focused, the next they’ve forgotten everything they just asked...
What Kendall Roy (Succession) Can Teach You About Getting Your Point Across at Work
Have you ever been in a meeting where you struggled to stay awake? Perhaps your colleague was explaining, in great detail - for the third time - why launching a new tool on a Friday was a very bad idea. His logic, timelines, and carefully crafted pie chart (that must...