The sun’s out! Time to get your work done and get outside and enjoy it!
As summer approaches, the allure of warmer weather and longer days can sometimes lead to a decline in work productivity. However, by implementing effective strategies, we can maintain our efficiency (and ensure we dont miss out on the those long summer evenings which are so important for our wellbeing).
The power of powering through!
The art of ‘powering through’ refers to the ability to persevere in the face of challenges, obstacles, and adversity. It involves developing a mindset and set of habits that allow you to maintain focus, determination and motivation in pursuit of your goals, even when the going gets tough (and in life it often does!).
Gratitude is not a tick box exercise
Ultimately the strongest benefits of gratitude come from fostering a culture of gratitude in our lives and in our networks. It should permeate our work and social interactions. Having helped to develop the culture of gratitude in various organizations it has been amazing to then see how the ripple of positive impact extends well beyond the boundaries of initial interventions.
I scoffed a whole bar of chocolate without noticing. Time for more mindfulness and gratitude
Last week I rewarded myself after a tough clinic by buying myself a (large) bar of chocolate. One of those bars that is clearly designed to be shared (though I suspect I’m not the only one who doesn’t). I was eagerly anticipating sitting on the sofa and demolishing it.
Resolutions, resolutions
It’s just past mid January so the perfect time to check in and ask how your New Year’s resolutions are going…
One small step for you, one giant leap for your wellbeing
With our mobiles fixed in our pockets counting each moment we plant our feet throughout our day, it is all too easy to get obsessed with one particular walking metric.
5 gratitude practice myths debunked
Sometimes it is helpful to look at what gratitude practice ‘isn’t’. Here are 5 common myths about gratitude practice…
It's the people who make the job: grateful for colleagues
The first days of a new job are usually tough. The last days can also be tough. Ironically the thing that makes the first days better is the same thing that makes the last days difficult: good people we work with.
A little ‘thank you’ at work goes a long way…
It is concerning how rare on a busy day saying ‘Thank you’ with any depth or meaning can be….We know that expressing gratitude benefits both the receiver and the giver of gratitude. We also know that there is a butterfly effect, with gratitude rippling on through networks.
Gratitude is a self esteem boost for us all
In a world where we are constantly being told to compare ourselves to others, and focus on what is lacking in our lives, our self esteem can really suffer.
