The Upside of Stress
Do you consider stress good? Bad? Or both good and bad? I have been asking this question a lot lately and have found that I always get mixed responses. My aim for this post is to try and explain to you why the answer is both. With a global pandemic looming over our heads, stress […]
COVID-19: The Case for Wellbeing
“OK campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there…” Although we probably never thought it possible before, many of us are currently experiencing our own version of Groundhog Day. As the weeks roll on, it’s easy to forget what day it is. I’ve lost track of how many months […]
Shaping Your New Reality
As we enter the next phase of this pandemic, no doubt you’ve started to consider what your new reality will look like. It’s becoming clear that things won’t return to normal (whatever normal was anyway) given the experiences we have all had during the coronavirus. Not only have most of us changed but most of […]
Why Hope Matters
Do you think that your future will be better than it is today? And that you can make it so despite any roadblocks you see in the way? People who are high in hope don’t just think that their future will be better, they take steps to make their dreams a reality. Hope is all […]
Mind Full or Mindful?
Hands up if you’re feeling more tired than usual? If you’re human, your arm will be above your head… Given so much of our mental bandwidth is being taken up by the coronavirus, our levels of stress have heightened, which is causing us to lack energy and feel more tired. These are the first signs […]
Purpose in a Pandemic
The Coronavirus has disrupted our usual activities and attacked our future plans whatever they may have been – travel, business, studies, sporting events etc. So for some of us, what used to give meaning to our lives may have recently diminished. Having a sense of purpose is important for our wellbeing amongst other things. Therefore […]
Circles and Mindsets
As the novelty of being at home 24/7 starts to wear off, you may have noticed feelings of monotony and boredom starting to set in. You may also be more tired than usual given our mental bandwidths are being taken up by the coronavirus. What’s more, your stress may have sky-rocketed as we spend more […]
Nurturing your relationships whilst working apart
As working from home becomes the new norm for many of us, employers and employees are presented with a number of unforeseen challenges. Whilst we need to protect ourselves physically from COVID-19, it’s important for us to also maintain our wellbeing during this challenging time. Social distancing can give rise to feelings of loneliness and […]
Priming the Tigers
The work of Barbara Fredrickson (2001), and other researchers, has told us how important it is to experience positive emotions like joy, hope, pride, amusement, love and gratitude, in order to be more optimistic, resilient, accepting, curious, happier and healthier overall. When it comes to work, positive emotions have also been found to build better […]
Bouncing Back
When life throws you unexpected difficulties, how do you respond? Do you wallow and let things keep you down, or do you get up and continue on with your life? Resilience is thought of as our ability to bounce back from disappointment, defeat, failure or constant change. Masten and Reed (2002) suggest that resilience can […]