by Jo Banks | Oct 30, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (09:25) “If I don’t get this right, they’ll realise I’m not good enough.” Does that sound familiar? That’s where perfectionism becomes exhausting: a mistake stops being something you’ve done and starts feeling like proof of who you are. Someone once told... 
by Jo Banks | Oct 15, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:05) You can be smart, capable and brilliant at solving complex problems… and still spend hours replaying one conversation in your head. Being intelligent doesn’t make you immune to overthinking, and I’m certainly not suggesting that overthinking... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 26, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (09:29) Do you ever find yourself worrying about things that haven’t actually happened yet? Maybe you’re convinced your job is at risk because your manager has been acting differently. Perhaps you’ve delayed booking a holiday because... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 19, 2026 | Inspiration
Audio Version (10:17) Have you ever had someone criticise you, only to spend the next three days replaying every single bit of the conversation in your head? Maybe you know they were trying to help, but it still felt deeply personal. You’re not alone. In this... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 11, 2026 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:54) Have you ever noticed that the moment you start speaking up, setting boundaries or refusing to go along with everyone else… you suddenly become the problem? It happens in workplaces, families, friendships and social groups every day. But what if... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:20) Have you ever noticed that some people can’t take even the smallest piece of feedback without becoming angry, argumentative or shutting down completely? Whether it’s a colleague, a partner, a friend or even your boss, some people seem...