Month: February 2019
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Mindfulness playlist to zen out to
In 2019, we’re taking self care seriously at The Collective. That’s why we’ve started our event series Self Care Sundays, bringing the best of meditation, mindfulness, hand craft and soothing skincare to our Sunday workshops. One of our favourites is Mindful Meditation with Levitate, a drop-in meditation studio in London, a monthly Self Care Sundays…
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The art of napkin folding
Check out MY BLOG POST FOR THE COLLECTIVE: Bringing people together is always at the core of what we do at The Collective, and we’re always discovering new, creative ways to do that. Who knew that napkin folding or ‘napery,’ could be one of those art forms? Kate Colin, an artist by trade, tells us…
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Sitting at the Workbench: a chat with founders Katie and Kirstie
Check out MY BLOG POST FOR THE COLLECTIVE: Being a maker at its core is about working with your hands, an age-old tradition that these days, is seen as a novelty. The art of handicraft survives in the digital age through artisans who are both passionate, and business savvy. Katie and Kirstie, best friends and…
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The Collective’s dating horror stories
Check out my blog post for The Collective: Let’s face it: sometimes, love stinks. Valentine’s Day has rolled around again and we’re commemorating commiserating the holiday by baring it all: the worst, the bad and the ugly. Our members and colleagues share our most tragic dating horror stories. These comic Valentines will make you cringe, cry and…
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6 mindfulness tips for the busy Londoner
Check out my blog post for The Collective: The rush of a fast-paced city like London is whirlwind – until it leaves you winded. An important part of keeping the balance between work, socialising, relationships and fitness is mental health – and too often, we let it slip to the wayside. This winter at The…
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7 tips to improve your sleep
Check out my blog post for The Collective: Feeling sluggish, restless and just generally blah? Winter is in full swing, and it’s known to have a detrimental effect on your sleep. Due to the cold weather and shorter days with less sunshine that the blustery season always brings, it’s no surprise that your sleep suffers…
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The future of work: 5 ways the world will change in the next century
Check out MY BLOG POST FOR THE COLLECTIVE: The world is changing, fast. The future of the professional world will undoubtedly be changed by artificial intelligence, or AI – which pretty much means that robots will be working alongside us. Move over Alexa, because AI is coming into the mainstream in a big way. We…
Alyssa Jaffer 