Wellbeing

A positive attitude is a great thing. But when it is over-prioritised and used as a rule about what kind of emotions are allowed and which aren’t, it can also lead to negative consequences, such as self-criticism and guilt about the inability to just be “more positive”, as well as a growing internal pool of emotions that have not been dealt with – which often makes things worse over time. Find out how to use the full spectrum of your emotions to make better decisions and create a life that is aligned to your values.

Who wouldn’t want to work in a great team with happy and high-performing team members, an outstanding track record of achievements, and where people seem to genuinely enjoy each other’s company? It’s what we all want, of course. But what are these teams’ secret ingredient, and how can you build it into yours?

Perfectionism is the antithesis to high performance. To find out if you are a perfectionist as opposed to a healthy high performer, and what you can do to shift your mindset and behaviour towards a more sustainable and positive achievement orientation, read on.

Do you usually start your days feeling energetic and focused, but find yourself in a mental haze and physically tired by the early afternoon? The key to ensuring that your ability to do high-level work at 4pm is the same that it was a 9am, may involve a more efficient management of your physical, mental and emotional energy levels throughout the day. Here are some tips for a better balance between energy expenditure and renewal.

Our collective experiences of 2020 - dealing with a pandemic that has changed communities, workplaces and politics all over the world - have not only disrupted business as usual, but have also introduced new challenges in people management. Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing is a key responsibility for every manager, and developing and strengthening the skills to do so has become critical this year. Here are some tips and suggestions.

For some of us, the many challenges, rapid changes and ongoing uncertainty which 2020 has brought into our lives have taken a toll on our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. If you think that your friend, colleague, client or employee may be struggling, have a conversation with them. Here’s how.

What’s your reason to get out of bed every morning, other than habit and a sense of responsibility? What keeps you going through the hard times, inspires you and puts a smile of your face? If you know the answer, maybe you have found your “ikigai”. This concept can be described as the meeting point between what you are good at, what you love doing, and what someone else needs and is prepared to spend money on. Where is this for you?

As Rick Hanson, psychologist and New York Times best-selling author puts it: “The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positives ones”. In other words, we are much better to notice, process, remember and believe bad events and experiences than positive ones. Read on to find out what you can do to overcome this unhelpful tendency.