With this year’s iconic Oasis reunion (oh yes – this Philosopher-in-Residence did manage to get tickets, thanks for asking), we’ve all been reminded that we are “freeeeeee, to be whatever…”

Whilst we might love evoking memories of Britpop songs and a feeling of insouciance, is this another domain where we don’t always take our own throatily-sung advice?

We know we should

Use our phones less

Be more present

Think before speaking

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables

Breathe

Be whatever we choose

Instead we

Mess up our brains by constantly flicking on notifications

Fail to get the most out of things by allowing our brain to focus on what’s next

React to situations

Open a packet

Tense

Be a shadow of the true self that makes us happy.

Food for thought isn’t it. Which thing are you going to change after reading this today?

Next fortnight I’ll be writing On Eight , in honour of October showing up again. Please get in touch with any particular aspects of this subject you’d like me to write about.

In the meantime,

Happy Planning

PS If you want some other free tips for your business life, check out the Working Well blog – out fortnightly on Wednesdays, courtesy of Make Me A Plan’s Productivity Expert, Penny Le Kelly. Browse the latest edition here:

https://www.makemeaplan.com/news/creating-a-safe-and-welcoming-space-for-everyone/