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The National Year of Reading
To bring back the nation’s love of reading, the Department of Education launched a UK-wide initiative, marking 2026 as The National Year of Reading.

Jade Burrell
Feb 121 min read


Monday, we need to talk
What is the deal with Monday? The one day that’s already carrying the emotional baggage of Sunday guilt and the looming terror of the rest of the week.

Jade Burrell
Nov 20, 20252 min read


The scam I'm happy to fall for
“Christmas is just a big marketing scam!” And you know what? Consider me scammed.
Hook, line, and jingle bell.

Jade Burrell
Nov 20, 20252 min read


My top 11 fiction books
To celebrate National Book Lovers Day, here are my top 11 fiction books that have truly captured my imagination and heart.

Jade Burrell
Aug 9, 20253 min read


How bouldering became the cool kid of exercise
Once the domain of dirtbag climbers and outdoor purists, bouldering has become the trendiest way to break a sweat.

Jade Burrell
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Are we remembering the moment or just the social post?
The way we showcase our experiences online can shape and distort our memories, blurring the line between reality and perception

Jade Burrell
May 1, 20253 min read


The nostalgia cycle trap
Regurgitating culture, reviving aesthetics and romanticising the 2010s – is it time to start embracing the present?

Jade Burrell
Apr 26, 20254 min read


How TikTok Shop tricks you into playing a game you always lose
Impulse buying has been turned into a game, and it’s slowly robbing app users blind. Let's break down the dirty tactics to save you from yourself

Jade Burrell
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Minimalism’s dirty secret
Ditch the clutter, toss the chaos, and keep the space that actually works for you.

Jade Burrell
Feb 28, 20253 min read
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