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06May

What my Dog Taught me about Loving my Job

Kerry Hannon

career, self, wellbeing

Work

Kerry Hannon shares the lessons she has learnt from her golden retriever about making the most of life and work - and urges us all to be more dog!
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18Mar

Wellcome Book Prize 2015: Do No Harm by Henry Marsh

Louise Chunn

books, career, culture, Wellcomebookprize

Soul

This book may not sound like an easy read. Chapter after chapter about the triumphs, tragedies and tribulations of a London-based neurosurgeon as he looks back over 40 years of treating serious accidents and illnesses. Blood, bone, brain and many tears. Doctors live with life and death decisions every day; they seem to be able to cut themselves off the human tragedy. But some, like Henry Marsh, can use what they see, hear, and ultimately do, to open us up to essential truths about life and what really matters. That’s why this book has made the shortlist of...
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19Feb

How To Deal with Passive Aggressive Behaviour

Gill Hasson

career, communication, family, friendship, work

Mind

We've all been the victim of passive aggressive behaviour. Here are some tips on how to best communicate with someone behaving in this way.
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12Feb

11 Things to Know About Starting a New Job

The Chartered

career, unemployment, university

Work

These eleven simple tips will help you become more adaptable and productive; making starting your new job less stressful.
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31Jan

9 Ways To Be a Business Romantic

Tim Leberecht

career, tips

Work

Tim Leberecht is author of The Business Romantic: Fall Back In Love with your Work and your Life. The book promotes devotion over data, aiming to reveal that business can transcend mere rationality and self-interest. The following are a condensed version of his Business Romantic action items: 1) Come out as a Business Romantic If you feel that the workplace or a brand does not accommodate your full range of spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs, it is time to come out as a Business Romantic. It is imperative that you don't just "confess". You can...
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26Jan

4 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Working

Fergus O'Connell

career, communication, jobs, stress, work

Work

Stress at work is one of the biggest causes of illness in the UK. Here's four pieces of advice to make your work-life balance less stressful.
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09Dec

What is Music Therapy?

Gráinne Foster

career, counselling, creativity, music, therapy

Mind

Learn about the fantastic work music therapists do, and what music therapy is.
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26Nov

How To Succeed in a Job Interview

Michael Parker

career, confidence, jobs, success, university

Work

Been struggling in job interviews? Treat it like a pitch says Michael Parker. Here are his 7 tips for success, whatever stage you're at in your career.
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19Nov

How to Become a Psychotherapist

Julia Bueno

career, education, self

Therapists

It took a while to get there, and by a rather circuitous route, but I count myself extremely lucky for having one of the best jobs I could imagine. I'm intellectually and emotionally challenged, with ongoing development and learning an essential part of my work. I'm my own boss, which allows me to structure my working week around other commitments. I work both alone and with a team, and I have a strong network of professional support. Every hour of each working day differs, and there is a range of directions in which my professional interests may steer me....
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05Nov

From Patient to Psychiatric Nurse

Joan Inglis

career, self

Mind

Psychiatric patient to psychiatric nurse, Joan Inglis shares her personal journey
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