by Jo Banks | Jan 24, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development, Your Dream Job
In my last article, I wrote about why we experience Imposter Syndrome. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can read it here. Essentially, our brain is hard-wired to scan for danger when we enter new environments; this is an in-built safety mechanism deeply encoded in our... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 18, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Research suggests that New Year resolutions typically get abandoned by 15 January! So, if you set NY resolutions this year, or if you are setting new goals, here are my top tips to help you follow through. 1. Set small goals or break larger ones into smaller... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 18, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Apparently, yesterday was ‘Blue Monday’. The day when, typically, many of us are at our lowest ebb, given that Christmas and New Year celebrations are well and truly over, and we are back to the routine, without even an inkling that Spring is on its way. I have to be... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 16, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
For many people, excessive worry is a part of their everyday lives; so much so, that I frequently hear, ‘I worry if I have nothing to worry about!’. Why do we worry? The majority of excessive worriers learn this behaviour as a child. Typically they have... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 9, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
During the first lockdown I discovered a new found love of the great outdoors. Due to gyms being closed (and my dodgy hips making it almost impossible to run), I took up the rather expensive hobby of road cycling. Every day, regardless of the weather, I made a point...