Communication breakdown. The dangerous genius of email. January 19, 2021 For many of us, the main method of communication nowadays is by text and email. It’s very handy to ping messages across the globe at the touch of a button…. read more »
Stressed-out schools: what to do? December 6, 2020 Marc Smith is both a teacher and a chartered psychologist and he recently wrote about stress in schools in The Guardian. ‘Sadly,’ he says, ‘many of the stress management techniques… read more »
Stress November 27, 2020 The friendly and unfriendly sort Stress can help or hinder when we are faced with a challenge.If stress helps us to focus on the challenge, whatever it is, then it… read more »
The business of wellbeing November 15, 2020 There’s no doubt about it: the corporate climate is changing toward wellbeing at work. Slowly but surely, companies are realising that there’s more to management than ‘command, control and pay’…. read more »
Resilience. Is it the same as Tough? We hear a lot about resilience these days in the business world. But what is it? November 8, 2020 For many, the work place has never been so demanding, fast-moving or uncertain. It’s hard to handle the pace of change ourselves; it can, understandably, lead to various forms of… read more »
When things are uncertain… October 25, 2020 What can I do? When things are uncertain, I can still do certain things, do difficult thingsI can be a friend to myself, rather than attack myselfI can feel all… read more »
Big Brother is watching you… October 4, 2020 Is this the motivation you need? Business is booming at Hubstaff – though you may not be celebrating at home. They provide monitoring software to employers to help manage staff… read more »
Mental health in the work place: Is it getting worse? September 17, 2020 The state of mental health among employees in the UK has deteriorated, according to a People Management survey of HR professionals. And it claims organisations’ efforts to tackle stress, depression… read more »
This Covid Story September 6, 2020 What’s yours? It’s hard to know where to begin with Covid. It’s changed the world, simple as that; changed the way countries work and relate. It’s changed your world, in… read more »
A well being tool kit for surviving the corona virus April 1, 2020 Slow mind. This is a time for slow mind, seeking less stimulation, not more. Fast minds are anxious, slow minds are calm. We do not need to see the news… read more »