This was my summer read: ‘ The Happiness Trap ’ by Dr. Russ Harris. a game-changer in how we think about happiness and mental well-being.   The book challenges a conventional thought that we should always strive to be happy and instead introduces practical tools for breaking free from the cycle of chasing happiness and avoiding discomfort, teaching us to embrace our emotions rather than suppress them. One of these rituals is called ‘dropping anchor’. When confronted with an e

My first book of 2025 came as a Christmas present but delivered an eye-opening look at how deeply status influences our lives, often in ways we don’t even realize.   This book dives deep into the invisible forces that drive so much of what we do: our endless pursuit of status. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or on social media, Storr reveals how status games shape our identities, decisions, and even our societies. It’s both fascinating and a little unsettling to real

Giving and receiving feedback may feel unnatural, but with the right mindset they can be powerful leadership tools.