Ramble


On tunnel vision

I know there have been many times in my life where I become so fixated on something that I can’t see …

I am the only one restricting my abilities and opportunities.

Far too often I am quick to blame my environment for my lack of opportunities but, more often …

On Anxiety and Control

I’ve come to realise something quite profound over the past few ways.

In my life (and …

Different types of friendships can exist for different people

I’ve come to accept that friendships can mean different things to different people and can look very …

Making a decsion without all the information

I’m very quick to make assumptions about people and events without fully considering the …

Comparing yourself to others as a distraction

One thing I learned today is that not only does comparing yourself to others make you feel …

Getting called out in a loving way

I am grateful to have people in my life, who are not afraid to call me out for my behaviour …

God's Plan vs Mine

This year, so far, has been a tough one. I can see how God has been teaching me about making my own …

Finding peace and being content

“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Nelson …

Some thoughts on job application rejections

Applying for jobs is hard enough, but being faced with constant rejection can really have a negative …

Do we love LLM's just a little too much?

Do we use LLM’s a little too much? Probably? I know I use it a lot throughout the working day. …

What is Social Media For?

I think it’s fair to say that I’ve never real “got” what social media is all …

Thinking about God as Father

At our weekly church Bible study yesterday, we were talking about the line “Our Father” …

The Challenges of Academia: Part 3

Once again, I find myself writing yet another post about some of the many challenges and …

Is outsourcing in the NHS really that bad?

A recent poll conducted by YouGov shows that around 60% of a sample of N Britons support the idea …

The Challenges of Academia: Part 2

There are a lot of activities and events that take place in academia. However, many of these involve …

I need to slow down more...

It’s fair to say that I’m not very good at taking it easy and relaxing. I’m always wanting to do …

Navigating Conflict: Two Perspectives to Consider

I’ve come to realise something quite profound over the past few days. When it comes to …

The Challenges of Academia: Part 1

To kick things off, I would like to start by saying that despite the many challenges of working in …