Why emotional intelligence is becoming the most important skill of the decade If you’d asked people 10 years ago what the most valuable skill was for getting ahead at work or building a good life, the answers would’ve probably included things like tech expertise, strategic thinking, or being highly organised. While those things still matter,…
Personal Growth
The Real Reasons You Can’t Let Go Of The Past (And How To Actually Move Forward)
Letting go is something people love to suggest, usually when they’ve got no idea what you’re carrying. The phrase gets thrown around like it’s as easy as dropping a bag of shopping. Of course, if you’ve ever tried to truly move on from something painful, you know how stubborn the past can be. It doesn’t…
The Power Of Letting Go Of What You Thought You Wanted
Have you ever clung to a dream that no longer brought you joy? Perhaps it was a career path you’d planned since childhood, a relationship you thought was “the one,” or a life vision that once felt perfect but now seems to pinch like shoes you’ve outgrown. Many of us struggle to release goals or…
Why Not Having Everything Together Could Actually Be A Sign Of Growth
You know that feeling when your life seems a bit of a mess? When your flat looks like a tornado hit it, your diary is bursting with scribbles, and you’ve just realised you’ve worn two different socks all day? Relax. The chaos around you might actually be evidence that you’re growing as a person. We’ve…
Limiting Things You Need To Let Go Of If You Want To Reach Your Maximum Potential In Life
We all have dreams, ambitions, and desires to reach our fullest potential. But often, the biggest roadblocks to achieving our goals aren’t external—they’re internal. We hold onto limiting beliefs, past experiences, and habits that hold us back from becoming the best versions of ourselves. To truly reach your potential, it’s essential to identify and let…
How To Embrace Not Having All The Answers
We live in a world that places a lot of pressure on us to have everything figured out. From work to relationships to personal goals, there’s this unspoken expectation that we should know what we’re doing and where we’re going at all times. But the reality is, none of us have all the answers. Life…
Can Faking It ‘Til You Make It Really Help You Feel Happier In Life?
The phrase “fake it ‘til you make it” is a common piece of advice you’ve probably heard at some point in life. It’s one of those mantras that sounds simple, but it’s often met with scepticism. After all, can pretending to feel happy actually help you feel happier? It might seem like a clever way…
Why ‘Having It All’ Is Overrated And Bad For Your Mental Health
“Having it all” is the dream that’s been sold to us for years—the idea that we can have the perfect career, relationship, family, health, and social life, all while looking fabulous and staying on top of it all. It sounds like the ultimate goal, doesn’t it? But here’s the truth: chasing the notion of having…
How To Stop Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind In Life (And Why You’re Not)
It’s way too easy to feel like you’re falling behind in life these days. Whether it’s seeing friends achieve big things, constantly hearing about the latest success stories on social media, or simply feeling like you’re not quite where you thought you’d be at a certain age, the pressure starts to pile up pretty quickly….
Why You Don’t Have To ‘Find Your Purpose’ To Live A Meaningful Life
Finding your purpose is the advice that’s often thrown around, particularly in self-help circles, like it’s the holy grail of a meaningful life. The idea that once you find that one big thing, everything will click into place, and you’ll be fulfilled forever. But what if that’s not the case? What if the pressure to…
