Fearing the amount of work they would be returning to often stops people from taking much-needed breaks from work....
What’s the most satisfying job in the world? You’d be surprised
People are not content with getting up and going to work everyday just to get by. We want to...
What motivates us at work? More than money
When we look closely at why people work, we learn that money is not the most significant factor. In...
The happy secret to better work: A reading list
The key to being successful at work is to be happy, and to learn how to be more positive...
Helping your people find purpose in their work
No matter what you do, your job exists for a reason. When you know that reason, and fully understand...
The sleep habits of highly successful people
As you might expect, it’s a good idea to get a reasonable amount of uninterrupted sleep every night. This...
Flow, the secret to happiness. Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi, author
Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi, author of “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience”. What makes a life worth living? Not money, but...
How to Make Work-Life Balance Work. Nigel Marsh, author.
Nigel explains his plan for finding a balance between family, self and work.
How great leaders inspire action. Simon Sinek, author and motivational speaker.
Sinek says people usually build their business from What to How and then possibly add Why, but he says...
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist.
This talk explores how posture can affect not only how others perceive us, but also how we see ourselves.
Working with upset
When people get upset it is useful to be able to intervene. Simply telling them to calm down is...
Understanding anxiety
Anxiety means feelings of unease, worry and fear. It usually relates to something that might happen, in the future,...
Psychological first aid
Conversations with distressed people can be daunting. Here are some principles to bear in mind:
Reducing anxiety by breathing well
This is a deceptively simple way to relax and feel calmer inside. Practise it regularly and it will change...
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Four Steps to better meetings
Meetings use a great deal of time in some companies, so first do a cost-benefit analysis - who will...
The language of understanding
The meaning in two people’s heads is never exactly the same, and it is often significantly different even when...
Dealing with distractions
We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...