Almost everything is digitalized in today’s world, from eBooks, online classes, shopping to weekly meetings. We often do not realize how plugged in we are because of our work and if we are not mindful about the time, we could end up living in front of the screens. On an average a person spends about...
ContinueThe feeling when our hopes and expectations become unaligned with reality, a feeling felt deep within out being – This is disappointment. A complex and often confusing feeling that somehow seems to manage to linger and re-enter our thoughts at times when we are least expecting it. Disappointment is an uncomfortable feeling that we all...
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Ask yourself ‘who you are’ and when you find the answer be sure to highlight your strengths. Knowing your strengths will get you to go from ‘good to great’. Things become ‘difficult’ and ‘hard’ when you create a ‘mantra’ called ‘life is unfair, life is hard, life is difficult’. Nothing gets better when you moan, complain and focus on ‘what is wrong’ as opposed to ‘what is right’ and ‘what is good’.
ContinueIf you have ever failed at something in your life and you use this as a reason and excuse to not progress then you are creating hurdles and barriers that are unnecessarily hindering your personal growth and progression. Remember there is no ‘reason’ why any failure has to become your terminal illness unless you give...
ContinueWhat is the secret to having a problem-free life? This is a common question that I get asked every day. Unfortunately, as a Psychologist I don’t have access to a secret supply of magic wands! However, what I do have are simple reflections that will help you wipe away worries getting you closer to the...
ContinueMindset is very important when presenting. You have to believe the audience is on your side. Before you present, you must tell yourself that any questions you get from the audience, are coming from a place of ‘wanting to understand’ the content you are presenting and ‘seeing it from their perspective’. If you are already...
Continue1. A big to-do list (work, family, home tec – your list is huge and just thinking about it de-energises you) -if you look at a massive list achieving everything at once seems impossible. You deflate any motivation as you can struggle to absorb all your tasks at one go. The first thing to do...
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Christmas itself is often a time where we feel the pressure of perfection. We are surrounded by constant reminders of what our home should look like, wonderful relationships we should have and the extravagant gifts we should be giving and receiving. This can often make us feel far from amazing as we begin to compare ourselves and worry that our lives do not live up to these socially enforced flawless festive expectations.
ContinueHow to Convert your Intention into Impact when addressing: Black Lives Matter & Employee Morale in Uncertain Times. In conversation with Nicole Samuels & Bev Mileham. On this episode we discuss: X Virtual Inclusivity & Equality X Building Trust & Value in times of Racial Inequality & COVID X Key components of Team Happiness X How to bring humanity to the way you lead
ContinueDear Readers, social media has helped develop connections and friendships. Social media isn’t just a pastime anymore, it’s an essential part of life. Researchers haven’t yet been able to prove a direct causative relationship between social media and mental health. However, it seems more than a fluke that rates of anxiety and depression have...
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