The courage to pause, slow down and recover

The courage to pause, slow down and recover

Many of us hold the belief that great leaders and high performing individuals work harder and longer than everyone else and don’t take time off. Research demonstrates that workplace performance improves after people take rest periods and recovery, even if the work...
How to make exercise a daily habit (and why you should)

How to make exercise a daily habit (and why you should)

Exercise is one of the best therapists out there! It stimulates dopamine, a feel-good neurochemical and helps to combat anxiety, depression and unhelpful stress.  But if you have trouble starting an exercise plan or sticking to one, you’re definitely not alone....
Beat the blues with these easy mood boosters

Beat the blues with these easy mood boosters

Has a stressful day, week or month got you feeling down? It can help to remember that everyone experiences stress and worry at different times in their lives. And while it is for the most part perfectly normal, it doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable! Whether you’re...
How to be the boss of your worry

How to be the boss of your worry

Worry got you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unable to cope? It can help to reconceptualise worry as a bully that bosses us around, telling that something bad is going to happen, that we’ve stuffed up, or that we’re not good enough in some way.  The good news...
Essential goals for a successful 2020

Essential goals for a successful 2020

The new year is the ideal time to reflect on your progress over the past year and to set your goals for the year ahead. When thinking about creating your goals, you need to ensure you are setting realistic targets, develop an achievable timeline, work out how you will...