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A device that looks like a weighing scale is shown weighing truth and facts on one side and fake news on the other. Image by Hartono Creative Studio.

The Writing is on the Wall for Godi Media

Reports of the death of TV news channels are not exaggerated. Check Instagram for proof!

Blogs

Jul 265 min read

In a wooded area, a young girl helps a boy get up from a log. Image by Annie Spratt.

Unlikely Allies

Have you ever been surprised by support from unexpected quarters? Read on to be inspired by stories of unlikely allies in politics, sport and entertainment.

Blogs

May 155 min read

A person standing on the third-last step of a ladder, held by no one and standing at the edge of water, reaches for a shooting star in the distance. In the context of this post, it represents our expectations and how they impact our experience. Image by Armand Khoury.

To Expect or Not to Expect: How Expectations Impact Experience

In the gap between what we believe will happen and what actually occurs, lie disappointment and contentment.

Blogs

Mar 135 min read

A black and white picture of a young woman wearing a striped t-shirt and a pair of jeans relaxing on an outdoor slatted wooden recliner. This photo by Ashkan Sadeghi is symbolic, in the context of this blog post, of the underrated luxury of boredom.

The Quiet Luxury of Boredom

In small doses, boredom is just the thing we need.

Blogs

Feb 133 min read

A sailboat seen in the distance on the vast and seemingly endless waters. In the context of this post, this image signifies vastness of the Universe and Time and the smallness of our efforts and lifespans. Image by Mari Duarte.

The Triad of Talent, Effort & Reward

Is talent more crucial to success than effort? Is there a deadline for hard work to be rewarded?

Blogs

Jan 93 min read

One person's hand being held between another person's hand on a wooden table, in an act of empathy and compassion.

What Makes a Person Empathetic?

Tough times can fuel empathy but not for everyone. Why is that?

Blogs

Dec 5, 20254 min read

A handwritten letter lies half-covered by a post-marked envelope, a pink ribbon and a vase with a few mauve flowers. Image by Debby Hudson.

You've Got Mail: The Age of Letters

Finding old letters in a shoebox is like being sprinkled accidentally with stardust. It's nostalgic, kind of magical and the shimmer sticks.

Blogs

Sep 12, 20253 min read

A metal shopping basket with a mix of fresh food and canned goods on a blue-and-white checkered tablecloth against an orange background.

Honey, I Shrunk the Goods: The Story of Shrinkflation, Skimpflation & Excuseflation

Are you aware that sneaky forms of inflation are manipulating you away from getting your money's worth?

Blogs

Aug 8, 20253 min read

A desktop computer displaying the text Do More in bold white letters against a black background. The computer is placed on a desk with the usual office paraphernalia next to a shelf with notebooks, boxes and a plant.

Simple Productivity Tips to get Stuff Done

Smart hacks to boost productivity without missing out on rest and joy.

Blogs

Jul 4, 20256 min read

An audio tape lies unspooled against a bright yellow background. In the context of this blog post, it symbolises planned obsolescence.

Planned Obsolescence: The Open Secret that Endangers Us

Are we being manipulated into buying more than we need? And who's paying for it?

Blogs

Apr 4, 20255 min read

The Most Popular Blog Posts of 2024

Like, comment and share your favourite post of 2024!

Blogs

Dec 27, 20245 min read

Books stacked in a shelf in a fashion that allows for the creation of a circular peep-hole.

The Book Business: Will the medium dictate the message?

E-readers and audiobooks have changed how we read. Now they may end up changing what we read.

Blogs

Aug 2, 20245 min read

Celebrity cook and author of many a cookbook, Nigella Lawson cooks in an aesthetically pleasing kitchen. Photo: Nigella Lawson's Instagram

Comfort TV shows that help me Unwind

A long day calls for some couch therapy! This is my list of what never fails to soothe.

Blogs

Jun 28, 20243 min read

Rising above Imposter Syndrome

Do you worry about whether people think you're a fraud? Or feel like you don't deserve to be where you are? Well, you're not alone.

Blogs

Apr 12, 20244 min read

A man stands atop a jutting pile of rocks on a cliff, overlooking a large body of water. A galaxy of stars glitters in the night sky. This image is being used to symbolise the Universe's role in our experience of synchronicity. Image by Evgeni Tcherkassi.

Seeking Synchronicity

Einstein called coincidence 'God's way of remaining anonymous'. Which is why a random happenstance can sometimes, be far from random.

Blogs

Mar 22, 20245 min read

An illustration of two human heads talking about the ideas in their brains. Signifies the idea of brainstorming and the importance of collaboration.

The Collaboration Credo

Working with others can spark innovation, creativity and lead to groundbreaking achievements. It can be fun too!

Blogs

Dec 8, 20234 min read

The Myth of Multi-Tasking

Does multi-tasking aid productivity? Or does the appearance of doing everything all at once mask the fact that we're not getting very far?

Blogs

Nov 17, 20235 min read

11 Life Lessons I learnt from the 2008 Recession

Why waste a crisis? I used it to introspect and figure out what's important, what's not and what's got to change.

Blogs

Oct 27, 20236 min read

Netflix's Persuasion: How not to adapt a classic

This film is a prime example of what is lost when the spirit of a story comes third to audience appeasement and cashing in on market trends.

Blogs

Aug 25, 20237 min read

A teal-coloured woollen scarf knitted in a star stitch pattern on a knitting needle. Photo by Ninay Desai.

My Tryst with Knitting

How long does it take to knit a scarf? It took me two decades to knit my first. Read on to know why.

Blogs

May 26, 20234 min read

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