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...]
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...]
The Changing Nature of Leadership
We're in print! This article is published in the May 2015 issue of New Zealand Management magazine. CLICK HERE to view the article. By Julie Varney. ‘Mood based’ working areas which eliminate a designated desk and chair, an emphasis on wellness and healthy working environments, blurred boundaries between home and work are all characteristics of the future of our working environment. Gone are … [Read more...]
Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Parent
Statistics NZ states that I am far from alone in being a working mother. In 1986, 42% of children in two-parent families were living with a full-time employed father and a stay-at home mother. By 1996 this had dropped to 27% and I’m willing to gamble this figure will continue to decrease. As a married, mother-of-one, working part-time, I now find myself contributing to these statistics and I'm … [Read more...]