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...]
The one thing you need more of
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...]
How resilient are you?
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...]
Keep Calm and Carry On – The Path to 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...]
‘Cause you had a bad day
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...]