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What will it take to secure that next promotion?

As a tool for creativity and problem solving, thinking is a wonderful ability indeed. But when the table turns and our thinking takes a negative turn, or persistent thought patterns become destructive rumination, our happiness and well-being take a nosedive.

Wednesday 17 February is #RandomActsofKindnessDay2021. Kind acts can be simple – such as a smile, a thank-you or a word of encouragement. It doesn’t have to cost anything or take much time.

What can you do to promote good mental health? Evidence suggests there are five practical steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. This article looks at these steps and what else you can do to look after yourself.

Working with horses helped me get better and setting and accepting boundaries in my relationships…

Scared of Uncertainty? Tips to Embrace Change and Surf the Wave

I used to think that D and D was for geeky boys. I was wrong

Nowadays, it can be hard to remember the good things in life. Put things in perspective by focusing on what makes you smile and brings you comfort. Appreciation is about what’s going on inside your head and heart, as you decide what to focus on.

Check your work-life balance. Work-life balance is only possible when you value yourself. Simple. There’s no other way. Expectations you have on yourself are almost always higher than your employer. Why does it take burnout, a chronic illness, or a stress-related disorder to make you realize it?

I recently learnt a mind-training exercise that made me realise how many irrelevant thoughts we have every day and how easy it is to get stuck in them. In this article I want to share this technique with you. I’ve been doing a lot of meditation lately (between 1 and 2 hours every day) and […]