My Pocket Psych

In this episode of My Pocket Psych, Richard and Pilar discuss the thorny topic of email. Whether it's email at work or email at home - of the plethora of other in-boxes we have to attend to these days - it can really be a double-edged sword. Very convenient, but also a chore to deal with.  We discuss why it's pointless aiming for an empty inbox and why it's so hard for us to switch it off. We also review how you can change your email habits for the better, considering both your mindset and your

In this first episode of 'My Pocket Psych', Dr. Richard MacKinnon and Pilar Orti explain what the podcast will focus on and clarify exactly what it is that an occupational psychologist does.  (And no, it's not "reading your mind at parties".) 'My Pocket Psych' is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll look at a different concept or challenge from a psychological perspective and share our views on how you can move from merely surviving work to thriving at work.  'My Pocket