How to avoid burnout amid a pandemic
Burnout is one of the latest buzzwords, a front-burner topic amongst HR professionals, and it has featured in several articles and conversations lately as the biggest threat to our wellbeing, productivity and engagement. Yet do we know what burnout really is and how to avoid it? Ariana Huffington’s experience of burnout in 2007, whilst she […]
How to Measure Your Wellbeing
It goes without saying that most of us have seen an increase in our struggles over the past few months… Yet each of our experiences during this pandemic have been different, and so has the way we have handled what has been thrown at us. I have spoken recently with several people and teams, who have […]
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 […]
Helping by Learning about Aboriginal Culture
As unrest continues in the United States, once again we are reminded of the similar issue of Aboriginal deaths whilst in custody in Australia. Sadly, Indigenous Australians are more likely to be jailed than the non-Indigenous population particularly when it comes to youths. Yet this is only the start of the list of disadvantages, unfortunately it […]
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 […]
A Good Dose of Optimism
If we want to bounce back from this global pandemic stronger than we were before, we need to remain optimistic. Although it may not protect you from the coronavirus, optimism can play a role in how your mind and body work during this time. It can be a challenge to be positive about the future […]
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 […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
With all the tragedy unfolding around us, it might seem a little odd or insensitive to suggest that we all need to inject more positivity into our lives right now. Yet positive emotions can help us cope during challenging times. A study of significantly distressed students after 9/11, showed that those, who experienced more positive emotions […]