Why seeing yourself as a hero could be holding you back

Why seeing yourself as a hero could be holding you back

New research suggests that we want a life partner to share many of our own personality traits – but with a few surprising exceptions According to new research we assume that heroes will want to take jobs that are less well paid and are more about serving the...
Survivor or victim?

Survivor or victim?

During times of adversity and suffering, regarding yourself as a survivor rather than a victim can help you to pull through In October 2020, Derek Walsh, a 65-year-old retired painter and decorator was admitted to Bradford Royal Infirmary with a severe headache and...
Success – admit that it’s not all about you

Success – admit that it’s not all about you

We all like to believe that we’re entirely responsible for our successes and that others are to blame when we fail – but it’s useful to accept that this isn’t always the case We all deserve a pat on the back sometimes. You’ve pulled off that sale that helps your...
What your choice in life partner says about behaviour at work

What your choice in life partner says about behaviour at work

New research suggests that we want a life partner to share many of our own personality traits – but with a few surprising exceptions “Birds of a feather stick together,” it’s often said, but does this maxim apply to life partners? Do we choose to date someone because...