Emotional competence is a skill that really does not get the attention it deserves. In a society that has for so long rewarded the ruthless and cutthroat, there thankfully seems to be a renewed interest in being able to manage people and emotions rather than simple treating them like roadblocks and frustrations that you shouldn’t […]
Stress and burnout: Are you spreading yourself too thinly?
It really worries me when I see how many people are reporting stress, burnout and work-related depression and anxiety problems in their lives. Work is an important part of life, and we all want to be productive and successful, but when we start to see serious mental and physical health ramifications it is time to […]
When the worst thing happens
What is the worst thing that can happen in the workplace? You get overlooked for a promotion? You work hard for no reward? You miss the submission date of a big tender? These all seem like huge ordeals when we are faced with them, but there are much worse things that can happen. No, the […]
Are you ultra-stressed and burnt out?
Ask yourself right now whether you are walking into work happy, positive and motivated? If the answer is no, and has been for a long time, then you might be on the path to burnout. Stress and burnout are chronic conditions in our society today. With everyone working overtime towards ambitious goals and increasingly tight […]
Procrastination, paralysis and big mental logjams
There are times in our lives when we just feel unable to do what we need to do. As much as we strive to be super-efficient and get everything done on our priority list, the reality is often very different. Some things, at some times just feel all too hard. Procrastination! It’s a word we […]