Stress + No rest = Burnout
The WHO has recently announced that ‘burnout’ will be recognised in the International Classification of Diseases manual. It is described as a syndrome “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”. Burnout has…
Self-acceptance is fundamental to reaching your potential
I went to the IBEC Keepwell summit in Dublin last month. There were many highlights but a particular one for me was Nigel Owens, the Welsh Rugby Referee sharing his story. You could hear a…
What does wellbeing mean to you?
Wellbeing is defined as ‘the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy’. These can mean very different things to different people. Too much focus on comfort can be bad for both health and happiness! Anyone…
Letting go of the need to be right
Do you want to be right or happy? A good friend asked me this 13 years ago. It is etched in my memory as it caused me to pause for thought. When I spoke about…
Employee engagement and company growth
There is a lot of talk about employee engagement these days. It is a term that was coined and became popular in management theory in the 1990s. With business growth, the number one objective for…
The importance and role of a good personal mentor
If you feel you are not fully living the life you want, or being who you want to be, the support of a good mentor can be invaluable. You cannot see all of yourself at…
Problems – Why me?
How you view and deal with your problems is a big factor in your wellbeing, stress levels and growth in life. As long as we are alive, we will have problems. Some are bigger and…
Celebrate the smaller milestones of your life and growth
Boost your success through celebration Life can be very busy. There is a lot happening in our smaller and in the wider world on a daily basis. There are many weapons of mass distraction. It…
How to leave work at work?
I am often asked by people how they can stop worrying about work when they are off, on holidays or at 2 am. This is a good and key question and one that requires good…
How to get back on track after you mess up?
We all make mistakes every day. None of us are perfect. Sometimes, we do things we would prefer not do unintentionally and unknowingly. Other times, it is because we are distracted or even tired –…