Two people in desperate need of connection sit side by side in silence. Despite feeling cripplingly lonely they won't speak. They'll just ride out the awkwardness. Dot Dot Dot I think everyone wants to come out of their shell but sometimes (most of the time) they need an excuse to be coaxed out. They need … Continue reading Excuse to exit shell →

Cramming productivity into every nook and cranny of the day does get more done but at the expense of the small unassuming beauties life quietly offers. Like noticing the faint pink in the evening sky or that the cherry blossoms are back in bloom.

I think it's a telltale sign of deep seeded fears when the balance of effort put in and reward gained tips to nonsensical in everyone else's eyes. 'Sorry I can't come out, I have to work on my PHD' Fair. 'Sorry I can't come out, I have to alphabetize the boxes in our attic in … Continue reading Alphabetized attic boxes →

When cutting the lawn with a pair of scissors there is a temptation to power through and get it all done in an hour. But experience shows us that that pace leaves us exhausted and the task still incomplete. The most enjoyable way to do this laborious task is to find a speed that is … Continue reading Cutting grass with scissors →

The coach who must win every game at all costs falls prey to short term thinking. They ignore the weaknesses and resort to basic strategies like 'give our best player the ball'.Whether as the coach who can sacrifice a season and withstand the short term losses in order to build a stronger, more resilient team … Continue reading Short term losses →

A good magician never reveals how it's done. I think that is the case with theme parks too. If you want to convince your audience that they are truly in a different world then don't let them see Mickey take his head off. Don't let them see Tigger taking a smoke break. Don't let them … Continue reading Good magicians →

Rollercoasters can provide a great insight into how we classify enjoyment. The imbalanced ratio of 45 minutes waiting for 30 seconds of a ride is quickly forgotten in the euphoria of stepping off hyperspace mountain.

Life is short. This phrase often comes loaded with guilt about sitting around and doing nothing. 'That's such a waste, you have to go out and have an adventure!' Now, what are some characteristics of adventures? Uncertainty and complexity. So, according to 'life is short' we need to be seeking out these qualities in our … Continue reading Life is short →

Jacques is great with the big things in a relationship. The proposal and wedding were fantastic. He organized them all by himself to a tee and anything else that could be a spectacle he excels at. But he has a terrible grasp of his emotions. Wild mood swings and lashing out makes him awful to … Continue reading Little or big things →

I don't think burnout happens from a lack of awareness. I think fear is simply more powerful. Many will know they are exhausted and something needs to change but when the oldest and most powerful part of your brain floods your system with fear it's hard not to react.