Work life Articles
It’s easy to find advice about how to deal with difficult people at work. But what if it’s you who is the difficult employee? And you can’t seem to stop being that person? Why does it matter if I am a difficult employee? Even with changes to the workplace since the pandemic, many of us...
By Claudia Cole Does the familiar blue glow of a device make your eyes sore after a day of being behind a screen? But also perhaps give you a feeling of being worn out and depleted, or even a bit low? It’s likely you’re feeling the brunt of digital fatigue. What is digital fatigue? The...
Feel like nobody notices you at work or in social situations? Why are you always overlooked, and what can you do about it? Why don’t I make an impact? So why is it that we the sort who just never gets picked for things, or seems to make any sort of impact? See if the...
Multitasking was once seen as a desirable talent. But lately it’s been rumoured as counterproductive. Does multitasking really work? And if so, what are the best ways to put it into practise? The meaning of multitasking We assume it means we are doing many different things at the same time. Which is true… if you...
by Andrea Blundell During the pandemic you had time off work, or didn’t have to go in to the office. And something in you is just… done. You don’t want to work anymore. Is there something wrong with you? You are far from alone According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), almost one in...
An avid ‘do-it-yourselfer’? Can’t be bothered to ask for help at work, home, or in relationships? Refusing to learn how to delegate means you are missing out on a powerful tool of personal growth. Learn how to delegate to reap these benefits How is delegating a tool of mental and emotional wellbeing? 1. It helps...
Feel disappointed in yourself and your life? Long wondered how to be successful in life? And wondering if therapy could help? Isn’t therapy for when I’m feeling bad? It’s a common misunderstanding about therapy that the time to go is when our lives are falling apart. While it certainly can be a godsend during difficult...
You’ve read all the productivity guides, you know all the top time hacks…. and yet something still stops you every time. Can psychology help you get things done? And what mental health disorders and issues might be the real problem? Why is it I just can’t move forward? There are actual mental health disorders, like...
by Andrea Blundell You’ve read all the articles about how to make working from home a success and you were loving the experience. You’ve created a routine, worked out boundaries with your partner who also works at home, exercise daily, and you ‘turn off’ at the end of the day. But the truth is, you...
Life was pretty normal. A good social life, a job that was bearable. And now, not only are you unable to leave the house and see friends, but you’ve just found out you’ve been made redundant. How can you cope with pandemic and losing work? 1. Allow yourself to mourn. Losing your job can be...
