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Contagion and ideas for staying mentally well

11 March, 2020

In the spirit that we teach best what we most need to learn, this blog is about staying mentally well. Maybe its a combination of the worldwide prevalence of Covid-19, the anniversary of the 15th March Christchurch attack, combined with surviving a Wellington summer, and working from home, which has left me focusing on what it means to stay positive and maintain well-being. There are some great … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Resilience, Self-leadership, work life balance, Workplace well-being

Want to make changes in 2019? Start small.

21 January, 2019

Thinking about making resolutions for change in 2019? Change is a process, not an event. Rather than making radical, life changing decisions, focus instead on making small, subtle changes that steer you in the new direction. Steering course for change is a bit like steering a ship: Steer just a few degrees one way, you completely alter its direction. Over the course of a long journey, it may … [Read more...]

Tagged With: competence, Resilience, Self-leadership

The one thing you need more of

5 April, 2018

energy management

If I was to ask you what you would like more of, what would be your response? Time? Money? Peace and quiet? How about more energy? Having enough energy for life is more than just fueling for physical activity. It is about having the energy for a strong and healthy mentality, emotional capacity and spiritual practices. As a commodity for employees, organisations are realising that having enough … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Business trends, Employee engagement, motivation, Resilience, work life balance, Workplace well-being

How resilient are you?

12 September, 2017

resilience and wellbeing

Highly resilient people are able to cope well with adversity, learn valuable lessons from their tough experience and use it to their advantage. Today, employees in every work place experience on-going change. They’re asked to take on new responsibilities, learn new skills, and often have less time. Highly resilient workers are able to cope well with on-going change and they sustain good health and … [Read more...]

Tagged With: change, Resilience, Self-leadership, Workplace well-being

Keep Calm and Carry On – The Path to Building Resilience

15 November, 2016

building resilience

Feelings of panic, stress and uncertainty were likely felt by many throughout New Zealand during the earthquakes on Monday. As New Zealanders, earthquake stress is something we are learning to address and understand. There are opportunities to support each other, develop strategies to cope and be prepared for the future. Some people are able to 'keep calm and carry on' in the aftermath of … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Resilience, team performance, Workplace well-being, Workplace well-being

‘Cause you had a bad day

24 May, 2016

resilience

OK, you've had a bad day. It all started when you ran out of petrol on the way to work, but things really turned to custard when someone bumped into you on the way out of the cafe, knocking your flat white to the pavement. A grumpy co-worker aggravates you all day by interrupting you with trivial questions.  Then on the way home from work you stop at the supermarket for the regular, weekly shop. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: coaching, communication, competence, Employee engagement, employee motivation, Resilience

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