Having changed roles recently and needing to get out and visit various sites, I was reminded of the challenges of staying well while out and about for work.    Staying away overnight or several nights can lead to a diet of takeaways, pub and restaurant food. This...

This Philosopher-in-Residence is an esoteric soul, as regular fans of plans and readers of this blog will attest. Recently, I’ve been musing on the role of wonder in mental health and wellbeing. This has entailed reflecting on childlike wonder, wherein everything is...

Admit it… We’ve all done it.  Doom-scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, seeing post after post of bottomless brunches, exotic holidays, perfectly behaved children and grand romantic gestures from partners.  Or if it’s not social media,...

It’s something most of us have to go through to enter the world of work, and repeat any number of times throughout our careers… it’s the dreaded interview process!    I don’t know too many people that enjoy this process, both interviewer...

What’s one thing you wish you could change to live a healthier life? What could you do right now to help you achieve it? The chances are you managed to think of something pretty quickly, but probably struggled to visualise how you would get there.   As Student...

This week, many of us will be enjoying an extended Bank Holiday weekend marking the Queen’s 70-year reign. An incredible feat, that is not likely to be surpassed for generations to come.    Making retirement plans is something the Queen has not done, and...