All Hallows’ Eve was originally dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. Now it’s a marketing strategy to get dressed up, decorate your house, buy junk food and ask strangers for lollies… It’s not something I celebrate however, 6 years ago on 1 November my husband and I …
Last week I interviewed one of my favourite humans, Rachael Kable, as part of my ongoing commitment to bring light to mental health and wellbeing. Rachael is a mindfulness mentor, blogger and host of The Mindful Kind podcast. Rachael’s podcast helped me through a dark time in my life – a time when I was …
October is mental health month and the theme this year is Tune in. Breathwork helps us tune in to our bodies and be present in the moment. It increases our confidence and reduces the feeling of overwhelm, fear or anxiety. I’ve been practising breathwork for a few years now and love the physical and emotional …
October is mental health month and the theme this year is Tune in. Tuning in helps to reduce stress and worry and make more effective choices. Do you get anxiety or that feeling of dread when you’ve got: a big meeting coming up a performance review a job interview to talk to that difficult customer, …
2 October 2020 Your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile are your first opportunity to shine with an employer or recruiter. How do you make sure you stand out from the crowd in the current market? Earlier this week I interviewed Amie from AD Connects to get a recruiter’s perspective on the job market right …
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With thousands of people looking for work, the job market is tougher than ever. The current restrictions and Government lockdowns have seen some businesses forced to reduce hours or close for long periods of time, leaving an uncertain future for many workers. Many people have been let go and are having to find a job …
7 September 2020 Our fight or flight response is designed to get us out of immediate danger. Long term stressors can cause significant damage to our nervous system as outlined in this article Stress Effects on the Body by the American Psychological Association. 2020 has kept many people in a constant state of stress, fear, …
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26 August 2020 What have you found most challenging about leading teams or individuals in the current climate? In this article, I discuss 5 things we need to be mindful of when leading in a digital world. 1. Email overload With almost everyone working remotely now, we can’t simply walk over to our colleagues and …
We need each other now more than ever 2 April 2020 | Nicole Turnbull on LinkedIn R U OK? day is on 10 September this year. Their mission is to ‘inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.’ Currently, we’re all practicing physical distancing to save …