Social consumption
Social consumption has declined because consumption is becoming increasingly solitary. Put another way, people are spending more time consuming alone. This has consequences for …
Well-being
The benefits of walking
If you walk instead of driving you’re doing the planet a favour by reducing carbon emissions. However, there are many other benefits of walking. …
Do what you really want to do
“The minute you do what you really want to do, it’s really a different kind of life”– Buckminster Fuller Do you do what you …
The importance of relationships
Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives. Study after study reveal this, including one of the …
Extrinsic vs intrinsic
There is a deep divide between what our economy provides and what makes people well. Our economy is focussed on providing extrinsic rewards when …
Life is easy
I strongly encourage you to watch this TEDx talk. It’s a little bit cheeky to have a blog post that is a Youtube video, …
More good with less
‘Do more with less’ is a catch-cry in the sustainability movement but it is also a catch-cry for businesses who despoil the environment. The …
The best things in life
Money, where it comes from and what it can buy, is not everything. In our society, the economy gets way too much attention – in …
The benefits of the modest lemon
Throughout history people have used taken advantage of the benefits of the modest lemon. People have used lemons not just as a flavourful food …
