Nine ways to overcome anxiety and avoidance

Nine ways to overcome anxiety and avoidance

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this time of great uncertainty, anxiety can lead to avoidance and procrastination – it’s a catch 22 because avoidance creates stress and anxiety about whatever it is you’re avoiding. We all need strategies to break this...
How to dissolve conflict

How to dissolve conflict

If you’re like most of us, you probably don’t particularly like conflict and you may go out of your way to avoid it. In fact, conflict often sits below the surface, taking days, weeks or even years to truly surface. While it’s a part of life, it can be deeply...
R U OK? Eight steps to turn anxiety into action.

R U OK? Eight steps to turn anxiety into action.

It’s R U OK? Day. The day when we are reminded of the importance of a simple, yet powerful question to ask ourselves and those around us – are you ok? If the answer is “no, I’m not ok”, there are two things you need to know: It’s ok not to feel ok. You’re not...
Am I feeling stressed or is this anxiety?

Am I feeling stressed or is this anxiety?

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? How do you know which one you are experiencing? In this article, I explain stress – the good, the bad and the ugly, how it differs from anxiety, and share some helpful strategies to cope with it. What is Stress?...
Managing change in a time of uncertainty

Managing change in a time of uncertainty

The global pandemic is a cloud of uncertainty that hangs over us and the exponential progress of the digital age has brought about this era of disruption. It is challenging to navigate this ever-changing landscape.  Being a leader in this environment comes with...
Finding the positives in a challenging year

Finding the positives in a challenging year

As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, I’ve been reflecting on the year gone by. No doubt, 2020 has been challenging – for some more than others. Even in the most challenging times, it is important to find the silver linings and celebrate successes – it’s...