We might currently be in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s another one that’s just as serious knocking on our doors — anxiety and mental health in the workplace. In a recent study by Mind Share Partners, SAP, and Qualtrics, 60% of employees surveyed said they had never spoken to someone else in …
Our experience with the internet is perhaps the only way most of us experience a role reversal with our parents. We’re the generation that grew up online. We know how to post an Instagram story, we build romantic relationships through apps and we can recognise a dodgy ad when we see one. Our parents, on …
Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and take a much-needed break. But whether you’re planning a road trip to the beach, heading to some remote countryside lanes, or just escaping to a different city for a few days, there are some things you should do before jumping in the car. In this …
Most women will experience some sort of problems with sleep during their pregnancy. Whether you’re struggling to get to sleep, waking up in the early hours and worrying, or you just feel like you haven’t slept properly in weeks, pregnancy insomnia can be draining and frustrating. In this article, we take a look at why …
Who doesn’t love summer? The horizon is glazed in a golden glow, the daylight seeping into your skin from your outdoor activity gifts you guilt-free feel-good chemicals, and the world just seems more hopeful. Throw in the ability of UV light to hamper the propagation of viral loads, and you have a recipe for a …
Why are toxic relationships so addictive, and why do people describe them as similar to a heroin or drug addiction? It’s a line that feels as though it belongs in a million emotional pop songs, but love is a drug. Indeed, the line itself is almost a cliche, such is its ubiquitousness. But this is …
Love Instagram and have a passion for photography? Many discount this talent into a side project where they can express their creativity — but it is possible to harness your photography passion and transform it into a successful business. Turning your passion into a business is something every professional dreams about, but few have the …
During pregnancy, there are certain foods that you need to avoid and others that you need to limit your intake of or take more care with how they’re prepared. As everyone no doubt keeps telling you, you’re eating for two now (eyeroll). And obviously, what you’re putting into your body needs to provide nutrition for …
Whether you’re a young professional looking to take the next step or an experienced hand ready to discuss a better deal, you shouldn’t be afraid to negotiate your salary with an employer. Time will come when you feel like you’re crushing your job and the pressures of your responsibilities aren’t fairly represented in your salary. …
When COVID-19 reared its ugly head and radically changed daily life, it gave bloggers and content marketers a new prize topic in the form of remote working. There’s a lot to cover, certainly: everything from dealing with solitude to communicating effectively online. But all this talk from media figures can give the false impression that …
