Some workplaces actively encourage employees to take breaks during the day as a way to re-charge, improve their wellbeing and their performance, as evidenced by the growing number meditation rooms, nap pods and ping pong tables, particularly in the technology […]

Many people’s lives are characterised by multi-tasking, competition and time-pressure. The adverse effects of stress are common, and the costs to individuals and society are high in terms of both health and productivity. Amid our packed schedules, many of us […]

(8.5 minute read) The market for wearable sleep trackers continues to grow, but did you know that tracking your sleep might actually be doing more harm, than good? In recent years, several studies have demonstrated that our perception of sleep […]

Public speaking is a crucial skill in the workplace, whether or not you are aiming to make a career out of it. From sales presentations to small meetings, honing the art of communication will help you to persuade and win […]

For most people, the majority of the day is filled with work, and we spend more time interacting with colleagues than friends or family. Often, our work does not have a definite start and endpoint, so it’s no wonder that […]

(3.5 minute read) Many people enjoy an alcoholic drink in the evening, and it’s a common belief that a ‘nightcap’ can improve sleep. But is this true? Discover why the answer is ‘yes and no’. Find out what the scientific […]

(4.5 minute read) We all have inclinations toward certain activities that we like and find meaningful. If this inclination feels intense enough, we may describe our attraction as a passion. Passion is a powerful force. It can inspire us to […]

We are spending more time indoors than any generation before us. Some research suggests that we spend almost 90% of our time inside. There are plenty of good reasons to go outdoors but did you know that spending time in nature, and even looking at pictures of nature, can measurably improve cognitive performance?

Most of us have set a goal at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, too often, we get distracted, something gets in our way, and the goal is not achieved. There are countless goal-setting approaches available, and some of them even work. The problem is not setting the goals, it’s sticking to the behaviours that you need to reach them. In this blog, I’m going to share a simple, effective, evidence-based goal-setting tool, that could actually help you to stay focused, avoid obstacles and achieve your ambitions.

From pilots to military personal, busy businesspeople to tired parents, tactical naps are a proven, powerful way to boost cognitive performance; an important consideration in light of findings that performance impairments are equivalent to being drunk, after 18 hours of […]