“True belonging is not something you negotiate externally, it’s what you carry in your heart. It’s finding the sacredness in being a part of something.” By Brené Brown We all want to belong; our innate desire is to seek approval and to fit in. True belonging is knowing and accepting who we are, and having […]
Burnout does not happen overnight it takes small bites overtime and gradually wears you down… Our bodies and minds generally give us warning signs, we need to be alert and recognise these early. Common causes of burnout include: unsustainable work load, conflict of values, insufficient support, unfair expectations, lack of encouragement to find creative solutions,
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It creeps up as a result of always being busy. How do you recognise the signs of stress that could lead to burnout? These can be different for all of us, and at times it is difficult to recognise the signs as they occur. Signs that you might be experiencing an overload of stressinclude: less
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Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.We do not see burnout coming. Burnout is often the result of a busy and stressful workplace environment. When we are so focused on our work, we fail to notice the signs of burnout that we are experiencing. Signs that
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In life there are many difficulties along the road. Knowing your values can aid and support you in making decisions and staying true to your authentic self! Defining your values: Identify times from your personal and work life when you were at your happiest, proudest and most fulfilled; Think about the factors that contributed to
Values define what you believe to be important to your life and confirm your true self. Building a lifestyle around values, then living with your values in mind, helps to create a meaningful and satisfying life. When values are aligned with priorities, life is generally on the right track! When these do not align, life
Being part of a great team is an exceptional place to be! One where your work can be effortless, constructive, supported and extremely pleasurable. This is something to be cherished and maintained for the benefit of all involved. What are the optimal conditions to develop and grow a team? I liken this to growing a
It is switch tasking! When we switch tasks, the brain stops and starts again, and again… This costs time, is less efficient and drains our energy. This happens, often in our lives, I know all too well as I was queen of the multi-taskers! It used to be me!! Does this sound like you too?
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Gratitude enhances our emotional and physical well-being. It is the practice of focusing on what we have, noticing and appreciating the positives in our world. Gratitude creates benefits such as: happiness; increased resilience; improved self-esteem; better quality sleep; lower stress; and more meaningful relationships. Tips for practicing gratitude: slow down and be mindful of what
Caring for our soul involves the spiritual area of our lives. Spirituality “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things” as defined in dictionary.com. What does this mean to each of us as individuals? Spiritually means different things to each of us and is connected to our
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