New Year, new beginnings: focusing on what truly matters
As the calendar flips to January 2025, a familiar energy fills the air. New Year’s resolutions, reflections on the past, and plans for the future occupy our thoughts. But beyond the goal-setting and celebration lies an opportunity to reconnect with what truly matters in life. The essence of a meaningful life often boils down to […]
The toxic normalisation of pleasing: Breaking free from the trap
In our fast-paced world, where expectations are abundant and demands unrelenting, the act of pleasing others often masquerades as a virtue. Some people have been raised to believe that prioritising others over ourselves is noble, even heroic. Yet, there is a fine line between kindness and self-sacrifice, and when the latter becomes habitual, we enter […]
Acknowledging the depths of human cruelty: reflections on the Gisèle Pelicot Case
Today, the outcome of the Gisèle Pelicot court case has sent shockwaves through society, forcing us to confront a harrowing reality: the depths of human cruelty. This case, which goes far beyond the boundaries of sexual abuse, has laid bare a level of calculated violence and betrayal that is difficult to comprehend. At the centre […]
The Delusion of a single, perfect strategy: Why adaptability is key
In a world saturated with self-help mantras, leadership hacks, and life principles, the allure of finding a single strategy that works 100% of the time is compelling. "Be kind." "Stay non-judgmental." "Always forgive." These are noble ideals, but life’s complexity often reveals that rigid adherence to any one principle can lead us astray. The truth […]
