We’ve been reluctant to admit that operating in a high-pressured modern economy might not be so compatible with other life commitments. In 1900, academia was almost entirely a career for the unmarried. The view was that certain kinds of jobs require such effort and devotion that one really shouldn’t try to combine them with other duties. One should live in a commune of sorts, single and socialise mainly with people in the same kinds of work.
This stands as a reminder that we’re asking ourselves to do a lot of complicated things at once. No wonder we squabble, feel resentment and experience the occasional burst of despair – to adapt to the modern workplace, we require a whole new set of strategies never considered before. | | | One of the immediate ways we can better balance the pressures of life is by addressing work-related anxiety. By making small tweaks to improve the balance of our spheres of emotional, social, physical and existential health in the office, we can make tangible progress in being more well in life as a whole.
May 14, 2025 | 12.30-13.30pm GMT Virtual Event | £45 | | | Our ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenge is an important skill for both professional and personal success. In the workplace, resilience can help us manage change, reduce stress, make better decisions, build healthier relationships and stay motivated. In fact, a recent study by the World Economic Forum found that resilience will be one of the top five in demand skills within the future of work.
May 27, 2025 | 16.00-17.00pm GMT
Virtual Event | £45 | | | The modern workplace can also feel as though we are being plunged into a pool of agitation, worry and panic; never before in the history of humanity have we expected so much from ourselves – or from life more broadly.
Navigating The Modern Workplace is a 4-week course, consisting of four 2-hour workshops. Throughout the course, we will develop practical techniques to overcome our biggest professional challenges with insight, creativity and patience.
At the end of the course, you’ll receive a 1-year subscription to The School of Life app, so we can continue to support you on your journey of self development.
July 14 - August 4, 2025
Virtual Event | £300 | | | Life doesn't stop at the office door. We believe your inner world matters just as much at work as it does everywhere else.
Imagine workplaces where emotional intelligence isn't just a buzzword, but a lived practice. We design intimate, thoughtful experiences that support individuals through their professional journeys - helping you discover your authentic professional self and develop the emotional skills that truly make a difference.
Our approach is simple: we help people and organisations grow together, nurturing the human beings behind the job titles. We create deeply personal experiences that transform how people understand themselves and work with others. | | | The Mind & Body Collection | | How to Get On With Your Colleagues | | | |
