Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedWhat is Paradise Syndrome and Why Should We Be Aware Of It?Workaholics and overachievers are those most at risk… — You’ve heard of burnout; ‘the state of being stressed and overwhelmed whilst meeting constant demands’, but have you ever considered the opposite? A state of focus and motivation so strong that it spills into your weekends and holidays? There have been studies into Paradise Syndrome for over twenty years and…Self Improvement8 min read
Feb 4What They Don’t Tell You Before Moving To LondonYou will inevitably become less considerate and it always takes an hour to get anywhere… — London is addictive in nature and delightfully soul hardening, and as much as I can try to explain to you, what it’s like to be A Londoner — it is something that can only be fully understood once experienced. Having said that, there is more to know before you arrive…Travel11 min read
Dec 28, 2021What They Don’t Tell You Before Moving To Los AngelesRule 1: You have to leave parties at a designated time — Having only lived in Los Angeles for one short year, I can only speak for my momentary experience of being an Angelino transplant. …Travel7 min read
Dec 9, 2021What They Don’t Tell You Before Moving To AustraliaDon’t listen to those who say culture can’t be created in just 200 years… — Having moved back down to the Southern Hemisphere after 13 years of living in the UK, USA, and most recently Sweden, I’ve returned with a fresh pair of eyes — ones that distinguish between what I once perceived as normal and what I haven’t seen replicated elsewhere. …Culture6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 10, 2021Revealing My Least Favourite Countries…Today I visited my 30th country — Arriving in Copenhagen today, at 26 years old, I relished in the Danish air that would allow me to complete the challenge I had set myself a few years back. …Travel6 min read
Published in The Haven·Aug 4, 2021Why I’m Removing My TattoosI still love them…but they’ve got to go. — Don’t get me wrong, I love tattoos, especially on others, but at least for now, it is the end of our love story. Let’s start by disclosing just how dramatic I am. Both of my two tattoos are smaller than a Chihuahua’s feces and relatively dainty in nature. …Change4 min read
Jul 31, 2021What They Don’t Tell You Before Moving To ScandinaviaReporting from Stockholm, truly shocked. So, you’ve watched as Scandinavian countries have continuously ranked highest in the World Happiness Report for nearly a decade, and you want to try it for yourself? It was only a few months ago, before coming to Sweden, that I too, in my excited state…Culture6 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 30, 2021How To Get Through Moving To A New CityIt’s all so exciting — until you arrive… — Moving is healthy and experiencing a new city, culture and lifestyle — essential. You know the old saying; life isn’t meant to be lived in one place. But to many, the thought of up and leaving all they know can seem immensely daunting. For such a logistically simple move, it…Life Lessons5 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Jul 29, 2021How Startup Culture (Kind of) Ruined My LifeA friendly warning to those who aren’t aware of what it can do — At 26, I am lucky to say that my first two jobs were in the early beginnings of two hugely successful startups. One, a rather unimaginative copycat model to Uber, and the other, a complex blockchain business. It isn’t the usual introduction to work that most people get fresh out…Psychology5 min read
Published in a Few Words·Jul 23, 2021The Single Key to ProductivityWithout it, you don’t stand a chance. — The idea of productivity is something that we romanticize greatly in today's society. However, telling by the floods of encouraging Instagram posts that reassure us that it’s ok if we weren’t productive today, it’s pretty clear that many of us are struggling. We become frustrated if we don’t manifest the…Productivity2 min read