It's a funny group. Without introductions the individuals will treat you like complete strangers despite clearly being in the same group. But if you're able to break the ice and introduce yourself they turn out to be perfectly lovely people. It just seems to be deeply encoded in the culture of the group that before … Continue reading Stranger strangeness →

'I don't smoke' v 'I'm trying to quit' Who's more likely to cave? As James Clear writes about behaviour follows belief. If deep down you believe you are doomed to be fat forever, then no matter how many attempts you make or goals you set, you'll remain fat. But if that same person says I'm … Continue reading Behaviour follows belief →

I think journalling is great because it requires deliberation and reflection. Without it we are likely to revert to unconscious thinking habits. Which can be harmful when your default settings are negativity or self criticism.

The resistance says: But the world doesn't need another writer. And I would agree with that logic. The world doesn't NEED another writer. But I would argue that life is short and if writing makes you happy then write. Even if no-one reads it. Even if you never get published. If the exercise of crafting … Continue reading The world doesn’t need →

In terms of marketing, the unresolved ending is a great way to linger in the minds of your audience. Our love of certainty and desire for resolution will leave us in agony as we debate long into the night whether the spinner was falling or not at the end of Inception. A useful weapon to … Continue reading The unresolved ending →

It was a moment that was so mysterious and abstract that to try and put it into words wouldn't do it justice.

Being on holidays means taking pictures you'll never look at again. Images of your loved ones enjoying life you'll cherish forever but 14 photos of the inside of that French cathedral are just taking up space on your phone, you're probably better off just being present and soaking it all in with your eyes.

Ireland are tipped to win the world cup and the anxious fan will be white knuckling it for two months whilst the tournament plays out.The threat of failure, the pain of disappointment and the uncertainty of it all means the nervous supporter will only be happy when it's all over.It doesn't matter how much they … Continue reading Anxious supporter →

To play the social media game means to pull oneself out of a great moment to record yourself having a great moment so others can know you're having a great moment.

Yesterday I wore the jersey proudly. Happily entertaining anyone in the know starting conversations with me. Today I don't want any strangers talking to me so I wear plain clothes.