Creating “Me” Time

In today’s jam-packed, over-committed, mega-busy world, it’s hard to find time for numero uno: yourself.  Remember, you’re the only one who can take care of you. Stress, lack of exercise/sleep and a poor diet will ruin your performance no matter what your job.  According to the NSW Mental Health Association, 75% of Australians surveyed admitted that stress in their lives …

“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Merriam-Webster Definition of empathy 1 : the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner also : the capacity for this. EMPATHY & EMPLOYEE HAPPINESS Across the board, workplace studies show employee happiness directly …

TIPS FOR HAVING A HOLLY-JOLLY & BALANCED SILLY SEASON

Let’s face it, this time of year life throws everything but the kitchen sink at us.  You know the feeling: distractions galore. Everywhere you look is an opportunity to undo all the healthy habits you’ve formed throughout the year: Christmas cookies, unexpected work drinks, leftover cheese plates, anyone wants to take home this fruit cake?   More than usual, it’s …

How to Fail UP.

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.   — Michael Jordan   It’s time to stop kicking yourself when you’re already down. …

Using Routine Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed (Holiday Edition)

This time of year, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of commitments booked into your diary. You have: Holiday parties. Work deadlines. Catch-ups with friends, family, your book club, and your daughter’s netball team. Cooking. Cleaning. Relatives. Beach days. Christmas Shopping. Santa Photos. Whoa. Undoubtedly, your calendar is filling up with countless obligations this time of year. …

How to Reduce Distractions.

SCARY FACT:  The average person checks their phone close to 150 times per day! Let’s face it, we all get distracted, we are only human! But what if I could tell you about a few simple things you could do to reduce the amount of distractions you face in a day? A way to actually finish the tasks you have …

Uplift Recruitment. From the Beginning.

We figured the best way to get to know Uplift Recruitment is to start at the beginning.  Enter Simon, Uplift’s Director. Today, Simon shares a little about the company, its start, and where UpLift is headed.  No pun intended but it’s definitely UP! Tell us a bit about your background… Where are you from? How did you get into recruitment? …