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The Perils of Social Perfectionism
In the modern workplace, the pressure to portray oneself as flawless across social and professional spheres is becoming increasingly prevalent. This phenomenon, known as social perfectionism, is characterised by the relentless pursuit of flawlessness in interactions...
Factors That Influence A Successful Return to Work.
The dynamic landscape of the modern workplace has been profoundly impacted by various factors, including technological advancements, globalization, and most recently, the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes have necessitated a...
Prioritizing Mental Health: Providing Support for Remote Workers
The rise of remote work has brought about numerous benefits and opportunities for both employees and employers. However, it has also presented new challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health. The isolation, blurred boundaries, and increased pressure...
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the value of neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain, encompassing individuals with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia,...
The Benefits of Promoting Workplace Wellbeing
Employers are now realizing that the health and happiness of their employees have a significant impact on productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. Promoting workplace wellbeing goes beyond traditional employee benefits; it involves creating a...
A moment of reflection
I have often written and spoken about the fact that there are many ways to live in the moment than using formal mindfulness techniques. Yesterday found another, indirectly. I was in the middle of delivering an online training course with a colleague. They and all of...
Maslow, the Pandemic, and the Cost of Living Crisis
In 2014 I took a year out and went back to University to complete my studies in psychology. I was by far the oldest person in my cohort, the majority of whom had come straight onto the master’s programme from graduating with a bachelor’s degree. One thing that struck...
Building Structure, Exercise and Accomplisment into Home Working
Since the pandemic, many of us have been working from home. It is worth noting that for some of us this was not an unfamiliar situation, even before the pandemic. I was listening to a radio phone-in programme one morning last week and one of the callers told the host...
Two Simple Relaxation Exercises
One of the more positive things for me about working from home during the pandemic was that that I finally had to have that long-promised clear-out of the office. I got rid of a lot of clutter and rediscovered some useful things that I had forgotten I had. Amongst...
Language That Might Indicate a Person is Struggling
The language people use can be an indicator that they are beginning to struggle with our mental health and wellbeing. Taking a little time to investigate the meaning behind their words can often be a good idea. Here are 10 bullet points about the kinds of words people...