Conversations play a crucial role in children’s development, especially when guided with purpose. By using well-designed questions during discussions, we can greatly enhance a child’s social and emotional development. This approach, which we can call “guided conversations,” blends structured questions…
Over the last couple of decades working in schools, I have observed and intervened in literally thousands of arguments and disagreements between children. Through these interactions, I have come to understand the profound impact that effective communication and the development…
Imagine a world where every swipe, click, and choice leads you down a rabbit hole of instant gratification, yet leaves you craving more. This is the world of ‘Dopamine Nation’, where our relentless pursuit of pleasure is paradoxically leading us…
In the ever-evolving journey of life, our emotional health stands as a vital pillar, influencing how we perceive, interact with, and respond to the world around us. It’s a complex, multifaceted domain that encompasses our feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, shaping…
Coaching is the skill of helping an individual to fulfil their potential by overcoming internal obstacles. As a tool, coaching is now more important than ever for assisting people in their personal development, enabling them to adapt to the ever-changing…
In our hyperconnected, fast-paced society, there is a tendency for us all to make snap judgments. This instinctual approach to decision-making, while quick, is often marred by inherent biases and errors. It’s a dilemma many of us face, especially when…
If you’ve ever looked into the world of self-improvement and personal development, you might have heard of Stephen R. Covey’s landmark book, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’. For me, it wasn’t just another self-help book I stumbled upon…
Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, has forever left his indelible mark on the field of psychology. His concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypes, synchronicity, and analytical psychology continue to permeate psychology, philosophy, literature, and, more recently, personal…
The Five Agreements is a spiritual self-help book written by Don Miguel Ruiz and his son Jose Ruiz, which builds upon the teachings of the popular book, The Four Agreements. The Five Agreements provide a guide for personal freedom and…
Is human nature one of kindness and cooperation? This is a question that has been debated for centuries, with some arguing that humans are inherently selfish and aggressive, while others believe that we are fundamentally good. In his book “Human…