When I first heard the saying ‘you become the average of the 5 people you’re closest to’, I instantly knew there was a lot of truth to it. Thinking back at some of my earlier friendships, I don’t remember ever … Continue reading
Modern businesses are acutely aware of the measure of success or failure. Ultimately, we’re all classified as one or the other and it’s fair to say most of us would prefer to be put in the “successful” group. But how … Continue reading
Whether you’re studying for fun, or to pursue a career in trade, diplomacy or translation, learning a language can be one of the most challenging and one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. Several studies have pointed out … Continue reading
Do you ever have those bad days where your thoughts are just so negative all day long, everything feels like it’s too much for one person to handle. You obsessively question every decision you’ve ever made in your life, every … Continue reading
‘It’s all relative!’ A familiar, throwaway phrase but one with huge relevance to how we assess ourselves, other people and external objects. The fact is we’re hard wired to make comparisons as a way of bringing meaning to the world … Continue reading
In this day and age, where everything must be perfect and delivered fast to satisfy customers, it’s very easy to forget the fundamentals and let ourselves get caught up in life’s events – which you have no control over. People … Continue reading
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