I’ve developed this story that I’m not the world’s best bag packer. Every holiday, I tend to pack either too much or too little. At the start of the Easter long weekend, I was overwhelmed by the task of packing for a four-day trip. To be fair, other things were on my mind, such as […]
Earlier this year, I heard a teacher say something that gave me a jolt. Just before I was about to start delivering a presentation, he said to his students: “You need to sit still during this talk. Don’t fidget!” It was one of those moments where I thought, “Do I say something about that? Or […]
Last year, I started lifting heavy weights. After falling out of the habit of weight training, it feels good to pick up my weights and challenge my body. At a time of increasing uncertainty, this simple practice helps me to feel strong and powerful. As Professor BJ Fogg says: “When you feel physically stronger, this […]
I’ve had many great conversations while sitting in the hairdresser’s chair. The other day, I was getting my haircut when my hairdresser told me something her 15-year-old son had said. His words took her completely by surprise. He said: “Mum, I need to try harder this year.” I hear those words a lot. Try harder. […]
