Smarter ways to plan your day, protect your energy, and make time for what matters
Is there anything more glorious than the beach in August? I can think of nowhere (and no-when) I’m happier than on a sandy beach with my kids running riot around me. We head to France each summer, and our days are spent nibbling croissants and...
Harriet Minter on why caring is harder than it looks
Francesca Rawlinson Megan Baldry On intrusive thoughts ‘People don’t expect it. It’s easy to think you’re the only one. It knocks confidence and shame is isolating.’ Dr Ravi Gill
On being wrong ‘Neurologically, being wrong activates the same threat detection systems as physical danger.’ On bank holidays ‘I think as adults we’re really bad at having fun. We need to find the fun again.’
On psychopaths ‘We perceive people high in charisma as being highly capable. The brain goes, “They’ve got it, I can step back”.’ On FOBO ‘People are looking for a strong spark. The problem is intensity and compatibility are not the same.’