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15 Practical Ways to Regain Control Without Adding to Your To-Do List
Feeling overwhelmed by behaviour, curriculum demands, and burnout? This relatable guide helps teachers take back control with emotionally intelligent strategies grounded in neuroscience – without adding to your workload. From boundary setting to realistic wellbeing tools, it's support that actually works.

Who Are You Becoming?
It sounds harmless, but asking young people what they want to be puts pressure on them to name a role before they know who they are. It can create stress, comparison and false confidence. We reward answers that sound clear, like "I want to be a lawyer" or "I want to run my own business", but we rarely unpack what’s driving those choices.

Small Moments, Big Connections
Learn how to build meaningful relationships through simple, everyday interactions called Opportunities to Connect. This article explores proven ways to strengthen emotional intelligence, deepen trust and improve wellbeing in families, friendships, relationships and workplaces, without adding to your to-do list.

This one is for the boys
Help your teenage son unlock a surprising secret to making real connections. Discover how emotional intelligence can genuinely transform his relationships and boost his confidence in ways you wouldn’t expect.

Why the Pursuit of Happiness is Making You Miserable
Chasing happiness can leave you feeling empty. Learn why embracing all emotions through emotional intelligence leads to greater resilience, fulfilment and mental well-being. Explore the science behind fleeting happiness, the impact of toxic positivity, and how shifting focus to purpose over happiness creates a more balanced, meaningful life.

Who's the Real GOAT?
Discover how the concept of "Greatest of All Time" transforms traditional learning into accessible, understandable and relatable experiences for a new generation. From ranking legendary leaders to debating literary icons, the GOAT Project transforms traditional learning into an exciting quest to crown the Greatest of All Time, while developing essential skills for sharpening higher-order thinking.

Little Bodies, Big Brains
Discover the secrets to raising emotionally intelligent children during their critical early years. Learn practical strategies backed by research to help your child thrive emotionally and socially.

Being a You-nicorn
Unlock your true self by embracing your inner You-nicorn! Discover practical tips to shed societal expectations and be authentically you. Learn how self-awareness, pursuing passions, and celebrating small wins can boost your self-esteem and well-being. It’s worked for Lady Gaga, Steve Jobs, and Mindy Kaling. So, start your journey towards a more fulfilling, authentic life today.

The 2-Minute Rule
A simple, but powerful strategy, popularised by productivity expert David Allen in the early 2000s. The rule is straightforward: if a task takes two minutes or less to complete, do it immediately. This principle helps cut through procrastination and gets you into the habit of taking action, no matter how small.

Baristas May Be the Best Employees in the Business
Discover how the soft skills developed behind the coffee counter make baristas potentially exceptional hires for businesses and organisations. In an evolving job market where academic qualifications are no longer the sole indicator of professional success, the mastery of soft skills, such as communication, empathy, adaptability, and teamwork are proving to be a game-changer. Baristas, often stereotyped for their hipster flair, actually hone these invaluable abilities daily. From managing multiple orders with ease to creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, the skill set developed in a coffee shop is highly transferable to any professional setting. Embrace the idea that a barista might just be the ultimate crash course in developing the soft skills your organization needs for long-term success.

Bye-Bye Bad Days
When we keep telling ourselves we've had the worst day, we reinforce negative thinking and increase stress. Reframing our experiences by saying "I’ve overcome these challenges today,“ creates positive thinking patterns instead. This simple change can improve mental health and self-esteem.

Embracing your emotional intelligence
As the nature of work and society evolves, the importance of emotional intelligence has become more pronounced. While IQ remains a valuable measure of cognitive ability, EQ addresses the human aspects of interaction, adaptation, and leadership that are increasingly vital in the modern world. The shift towards valuing EQ reflects a broader understanding of what it means to be successful—not just in terms of intellectual achievements, but also in the ability to lead, connect, and thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.

The Myth of Maximum Capacity
In a world that demands 110% every day, it's crucial to recognise that this expectation is both unrealistic and harmful. Constantly overextending ourselves leads to burnout, chronic fatigue, and decreased productivity. Instead, focus on giving 100% of what you have each day, by embracing the natural ebb and flow of your energy, emotions, and overall well-being.
Discover how acknowledging that your capacity varies from day to day is essential to understanding that being productive doesn't mean working at maximum capacity all the time.

Adult ADHD
ADHD continues to garner attention due to its complex presentation and the significant impact it has on individuals' lives. Characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, ADHD is a disorder typically associated with children as a means to explain episodes of irregular behaviour during their developmental stages. But what happens beyond childhood?

Embracing Productivity Over Busyness
Discover the transformative power of replacing 'busy' with 'productive' in this Life’s Little Big Lesson. Dive into the positive impacts this linguistic shift can have on your daily interactions and overall well-being. Learn how emphasising productivity over busyness can lead to more meaningful conversations, foster intrigue, and inspire growth.

emotional fitness 101
Emotional fitness is not just a buzzword; it’s a lifestyle choice that can profoundly impact every facet of your life. With the right approach, you can turn emotional fitness into your superpower, making you more resilient, empathetic, and connected. Check out how incorporating emotional fitness into your next glute and bicep workout will make you feel empowered and transform your emotional intelligence.

Effort Made Easy
Discover the liberating truth that effort doesn't have to be synonymous with hard work. In this Life’s Little Big Lesson we delve into the misunderstood relationship between effort and hard work, illustrating that impactful results can emerge from simple, sustainable actions. Whether it's maintaining a tidy home with daily touch-ups, building your savings with automated transfers, fitting fitness into your daily routine with micro workouts, or managing stress through mindful moments, you will see that small, consistent steps can lead to significant changes and transform the way you think of effort.

The Transformative Power of Acknowledging Accomplishments with Experiences.
Use experiential rewards instead of material gifts to celebrate children's achievements. Not only will it enhance their appreciation for non-material joys and strengthen social bonds, but also preserves the valuable lesson of working hard to earn material possessions. It teaches important life skills like saving, budgeting, and understanding the value of items, ensuring a balanced and holistic growth.

Rethinking the "New Year, New Me" Mentality.
"New Year, New Me? How about a smarter approach!
Let's swap drastic resolutions for simple, weekly updates. Think of it like refreshing your favourite app - small changes that make a big difference. Each week, take a moment to tweak your routine. Drop what's not working, keep what is, and try something new. It's all about flexibility and adapting to what life throws your way.
Say goodbye to overwhelming yearly goals. Say hello to steady, enjoyable progress.

Learning Doesn't Depend on Schools.
Transforming education by supporting parents with a practical guide to tailoring bespoke learning opportunities that engage and entertain their children effectively during school holidays.