Happiness is an oft maligned term – too idealist, too vague, too twee for some. I’m rather fond if it myself, that idea of a cheerful state of being. In […]
Riddle Me This…
Last Friday afternoon we had a virtual Department quiz – a perfect way to end the week. One of the quiz rounds was on riddles. And it got me thinking […]
What is Gratitude?
Put simply, gratitude can be defined as an appreciation for what we receive. Gratitude is simple to practise. And when we practise gratitude, it can bring joy. That can be […]
The Productivity of Letting Go
As I read yet another list of amazing things to do in lockdown, from PE with Joe Wicks to micro-volunteering, I ask myself for the zillionth time whether I feel […]
I speak multiple languages
Working as a senior lecturer at Christ Church University is a pleasure and a blessing at this time of social unease and disease. I am sat at the computer about […]
The Power of Podcasts
It’s 8am and I’m in my kitchen. The smell of freshly-brewed coffee permeates the air. I prop up my iPad on the kitchen counter and load up the next podcast […]
Working from Home with ADHD
I started writing this post two weeks ago, two weeks after I began self-isolating. It was a bad time for my brain because while I knew that I wouldn’t like […]
ICYMI…
Don’t panic, this isn’t a blog about annoying abbreviations. For those of you not up with your textspeak, ICYMI means In Case You Missed It. Think of this blog as […]
Easter Creativity
While we can’t bring you any of our events, we’ve come up with a few ways to introduce a bit of colour and creativity into your time at home. These […]