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Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least

May 4, 2021 marvinmidlife Main sections, Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s better to be brief if you want to keep people’s interest, and especially so if you’re being interviewed. So sometimes short and sweet is better

My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?

April 27, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

During lockdown my body shape has changed. Even my birthday suit no longer fits me like it did, and sags in all the wrong places. Now I’m being asked to go back out into the world and return to the office. What can I do to squeeze some extra years of life from my suit collection and save myself the embarrassment?

I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

March 29, 2021 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s not co-workers who reduce your productivity. It’s you phone and email who are the real “distraction Daves”. Phones impact concentration… read how.

Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision

March 15, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness, Midlife Issues

If you are struggling with decision making, the answer may be a lot simpler than you think And making a decision will make you happier than not making one at all.

I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?

March 8, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I have been offered a promotion at work, but it will mean spending more hours tied to the desk and less time focusing on my friends. How do I make the decision to take the promotion or not?

Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

March 1, 2021 Martin Tea & Cake

Bourbon Biscuits sound posh, look posh and are extremely popular. So where did they come from and are they really the best biscuit ever?

False memories are made by a creative brain

Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?

February 15, 2021 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

False memories mean that sometimes what you think happened never actually did. Why is that, and what can you do to leverage this brain quirk to make you happier

Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently

February 8, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness

Remember Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide? Marvin’s sayings reflect what many of us feel in middle age. Read how, and what you can do not be a Marvin.

Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?

January 25, 2021 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

Evel Knievel is proof that a hip replacement isn’t necessarily the worst thing that can happen to you, and you can break a lot of other bones before it restricts you too much

12 months after – a total hip replacement recovery story. Was 2020 the strangest year ever?

January 14, 2021 Martin Hip replacement stories, Midlife Health & Fitness

12 months in my total hip replacement recovery story. In the end 2020 was much more than that, with Covid, lockdowns and a new job being thrown into the mix.

Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal

December 31, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.

I’m so stressed with lockdown and Covid-19, I’m literally tearing my hair out. What can I do?

December 26, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Stressed with lockdown and tearing your middle aged hair out? Read how you could help yourself turn to a happier, calmer you and keep that full head of hair

Can I skip giving cards and presents this year and just post a Christmas message on social media, or is that rude?

December 16, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Being in lockdown means I’m not likely to see many of my friends over the Christmas period. I usually buy them a small gift and get the a card. Do you think it’s OK just to send a generic Christmas message on social media this year? It would save me both time and money, and I won’t be there to see the disappointment on people’s faces.

Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?

December 10, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

Is Zwift for middle aged men a good idea, especially those with an artificial hip? Find out how one midlife man got on.

British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?

November 26, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

0 British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make chocolate fudge, or dip a

Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you

November 22, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness, Redundancy, Interviews, Work

Working from home is dangerous. Don’t wait for it to become a killer before you do something to change your ways, especially during Coronavirus lockdown

Try something new to save your sanity. Surprisingly it was Brussels and Zwift that did it for me.

November 9, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

+1 With Covid keeping us locked up once more, the advice is to try something new if you want to avoid cabin fever. With my

Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.

October 12, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Making the perfect cup of tea is underestimated. Most people rush it and end up with something hot but ultimately disappointing. A bit like me. Read how is should done.

Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…

September 1, 2020 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

How does it feel to resign from work. How do you need to prepare yourself? One thing is to find out whether you have work colleagues or friends – you may be surprised.

I have become a grumpy old man. How can I get back to being the thigh slapping, fun guy I used to be?

August 1, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I used to be a happy go lucky sort of person that laughed a lot. Now I’ve become a grumpy old man who rants about people, things and life in general. I’ve noticed that people who used to hang around with me are hiding away. I worry that even post lockdown I’ll still be alone in a room, reading the Racing Post and shouting at the TV. How can I become fun again?

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