Mental Fatigue: Executive Brain VS Autopilot brain A tiring day involves dealing with multiple challenges and these compound meaning that the executive brain can become fatigued. In this state, our executive brain tries to conserve energy and it delegates decisions to the other parts of our brain such as the ‘autopilot brain’. This part ofContinue reading “Mental Fatigue – What you need to know and how you can manage it better”
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How to stop comparing to others using my easy tips
Did you know that when you are comparing yourself to others, you are actually comparing their best state (what they are choosing to project) against your worst possible state (when you are being hard on yourself.) This is just not a fair comparison. What is far more productive? Looking at how far YOU have come.Continue reading “How to stop comparing to others using my easy tips”
Are you unhappy at work? Here are the top 7 reasons why.
Here are the 7 most common reasons people are unhappy at work and how can this affect performance, satisfaction and wellbeing. I have been a career coach for nearly 20 years and worked with hundreds of people who have approached me because they felt unhappy at work and wanted to make changes. I thought itContinue reading “Are you unhappy at work? Here are the top 7 reasons why.”
How to Make a Midlife Career Change
Is it possible to change career in your midlife? Most definitely! And it’s far more common than you think with many people opting to retrain, take a career break and use transferable skills to completely change direction. “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you are probably right. Henry Ford What do myContinue reading “How to Make a Midlife Career Change”
How to Check in with Yourself
Check in with yourself using six prompts to assess your physical and mental wellbeing. This easy, quick way to gain perspective in a busy time takes only 10 minutes. Why? It’s very easy to ignore physical signs of stress when we are rushing about. A headache, stomach upset, niggling neck pains for example, can allContinue reading “How to Check in with Yourself”
6 Ways to Boost your Energy Levels
Now that we have moved into Autumn, we may feel a dip in our motivation. As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, how can we boost our energy levels? Here are 6 simple tips I’ve put together which could help! Go outdoors! Exposing yourself to the sun’s rays is one of the best waysContinue reading “6 Ways to Boost your Energy Levels”
Avoiding Burnout in the Workplace
Check out my recent blog on this topical subject highlighting how to avoid burnout and stress. It covers what it is and why it happens, how to avoid it and useful links and resources. What is Burnout? “Burnout: physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress: “high levels of professionalism which may result inContinue reading “Avoiding Burnout in the Workplace“