The need for diversity in organisations and teams has long been recognised. Now, a report from ACAS suggests that around one in seven of the UK population are neurodiverse, the term used to describe someone who thinks differently though conditions … [Read more...]
Is self-care important to productivity?
We all know the importance of self-care, but how relevant is it in our working lives? Is there is a connection between physical health, mental wellbeing and productivity? It’s well established that people who look after themselves have better … [Read more...]
Neuroscience – Harnessing our brain to write, talk and make music
Dr Mark Changizi is a theoretical neurobiologist, aiming to grasp the ultimate foundations underlying why we think, feel and see as we do. Why we have evolved to do the kinds of things we do or have the body structures that we have. During his … [Read more...]
Live longer with an alkaline diet
Imagine being 100 years and running your first marathon! Scoff all you like, but there are people who reach the age of 100 without complaints of ailments, pain or forgetfulness. They are physically very resilient, with high energy levels and surely … [Read more...]
If you could use more of your brain would you build up your personal resilience?
It’s a commonly cited statistic that we only use 10% of our brains. Why is that? Is it true? How can we build brain capacity? We could certainly use this capacity to develop our knowledge, understanding and emotional intelligence to create great … [Read more...]
