As we return to our normal schedules and duties post COVID-19, many people will find it difficult to get back into the swing of things. Self-care in the form of time for ourselves, exercise, eating right, and routine will help get us back on track. But what if you feel you’ve lost the “spark” that makes you the best at …
Did COVID-19 change your career forever? Maybe you are one of the millions of people around the world who lost their job due to COVID-19. For others, the pandemic was the perfect wake up call to pivot and change careers. No matter your circumstances, if you’re looking for a job right now, you already know you’re not alone. 6.2% of Australians …
The world as we know it will never be the same. That is what they are telling us. This instils FEAR in most people because they do not know how this is going to impact them, their loved ones or their very livelihood. Usually, NEGATIVE THOUGHTS start flowing through most of us. I have written previous blogs specifically on FEAR …
Humans tend to naturally avoid things that scare us. The words “job interview” or “career change” are a red flag. Danger ahead. Our instinctual brain causes us to react before we have analyzed the threat. Overthinking whips us into a state of constant anxiety and stress in the days leading up to submitting an application, going to a job interview, …
What is the single best indicator of your success at work, ability to overcome challenges, and your longevity? Take a guess. It’s not where you were educated, how much money you earn, or your IQ. The answer is your social support network. With so much riding on the quality and quantity of your interactions with others, you should prize and …
It’s time to change the conversation in your head. Do you approach every challenge, every job interview, every day with a bright sunny, positive outlook? The truth is that most of us suffer from an internal negative feedback loop in our heads during part or most of our lives. This negative inner-dialogue can flare up especially when we are learning something …
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 …
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 …
Goals: “How Do You Eat an Elephant?” I’ll never forget this somewhat silly question or it answers, “one bite at a time.” What do you do when faced with what seems like an insurmountable task? How do you wrap your head around volumes of material, climb the ranks of an association of superstars, or create an empire out of sticks? …
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 …