Cluttered Office, Cluttered Mind?
There is a difference between ‘work in progress’, and a mess. Untidy office space damages relationships, performance, morale, and more. It also broadcasts a message you might not want to share, but does a cluttered office necessarily say something about the occupant's mind?
Learn How to Embrace Uncertainty
One of the great gifts bequeathed to us by our evolutionary development is the ability to predict – to make assumptions based upon past experience – which allows us to prepare for what will happen in a variety of situations. We make assumptions to save time and to reduce uncertainty, in this they are useful. But we need to distinguish where there is uncertainty that implies real risk, and the sort that just makes us feel uncomfortable. Lower levels of tolerance for uncertainty can make us risk averse, overly worried,...
Are You Able to Say “I Don’t Know”?
Embracing uncertainty can be scary, but admitting what you don't know can be liberating.
Our Need to Get Even Makes It Hard to Back Down
Conflict causes widespread damage; it's not a private matter and it isn't only the two adversaries who suffer.
Self-Compassion is a Key Personal Strength
We’re often told to “toughen up” or “push through” when life gets hard. But the real strength lies in meeting yourself with compassion, not criticism. Self-compassion isn’t weakness. It’s a bold, evidence-backed way to recover faster, think more clearly, and face challenges without collapsing under shame.
Beware of Conventional Wisdom
Conventional wisdom often dictates the received way of doing things but there are risks attached. Being overly invested in a particular way of doing things, we can be reluctant to try new approaches or take risks that could lead to failure.
When Talking Doesn’t Work: How Solution-Focused Conversations Create Breakthroughs
If your role involves talking… If your role involves talking… Here's an alternative approach to conversations. Solution Focused thinking provides empowering tools and tactics.
Breathing – Do It Effectively and Change Your Life
The ability to control your breathing has been called a "gift of life". Enjoy the benefits with my free Life Balance audio exercise.💡 Most of us never think about 'how' we breathe, we just do it. But, the way you breathe can change your energy, your mood, even your health. Learning to control your breath isn’t woo-woo, it’s science, and it might be the most powerful (and overlooked) life skill you’ll ever master. 🌬️✨
Being Self-Employed – When the Daily Grind Is Too Much
Switching to being self-employed is a brave choice and not for the faint-hearted, but it can be hugely rewarding and much better for your self-esteem, levels of confidence, and mental health in general.
