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The Reflective Resume: Professional Stories as a Source of Identity and Meaning

New Emotion Science Article

More than just a record of our jobs, professional roles, and accomplishments, our resumes tell hidden stories of strength, resolve, and meaning. Our science article this month introduces you to a simple intervention, inviting you to see your resume (or CV) as a record of your professional identity and an unfolding story of meaningful work.

Ikigai: How To Discover What Gives Your Life Meaning

Featured Podcast Episode

What is the purpose of life and living? This is something that many of us tend to ask ourselves at one point or another. Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose. But how do you identify your Ikigai?

The Tyranny of Speed: How to Reclaim Your Time in a Hurried World

New Book Release

The Tyranny of Speed invites readers to re-evaluate the relentless pace of modern life and craft a richer life by being more present in and savouring life’s moments.

By examining the impact of our fast-paced culture, from technology’s effects on our attention to how we relate to ourselves and others, the authors offer practical strategies for reclaiming a sense of agency over what truly matters. This book draws on psychological research, mindfulness, and personal experience, encouraging readers to reconsider the societal narratives around productivity and redefining our relationship with the prevailing culture of immediacy and perpetual busyness.

At its heart, The Tyranny of Speed invites us to step off the treadmill of relentless striving, to savour the beauty in everyday moments, and to cultivate a mindful and ultimately more meaningful way of being. Through their reflections and insights, the authors offer readers valuable strategies to create a life with increased purpose and contentment in an age of shallow distraction.