If only… Strategies to deal with regret
Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you had made a different decision at a critical point in your life? Most of us experience regret when our decisions negatively impact us or others. We wonder about missed opportunities, the feeling behind fear of missing out (FOMO). Research suggests that, in the short term, we are more likely
Benefits of Emotional Intelligence for entrepreneurs
When setting up a start-up, it is natural to focus on honing technical skills and gaining a solid understanding of the business world. As technology develops at a rapid pace, it is changing how we work and communicate with others. In addition, it is essential to learn to manage being outside of our comfort zone as
Burnout: What is it and what can we do about it?
Most jobs are very demanding, particularly in health and emergency services, social care and education. Ever-increasing workloads, ongoing changes in demands with decreasing resources, lead for many to work long hours for prolonged periods. People express feeling stressed, and it is affecting their health and wellbeing. It is not uncommon to hear that we need is to
What is self-esteem and how can we maintain balance?
Self-esteem refers to our evaluation of our self-worth. It is considered a generally stable trait, although it can fluctuate depending on our experiences, our expectations, and our level of self-awareness (Orth & Robins, 2014). When we notice a gap between how we would like to be and what we believe we are now and judge ourselves
What is PTSD? Strategies to maintain health and wellbeing
Whenever something happens out of the ordinary, it can have a significant impact on people. A traumatic event is described as such because it overwhelm us - such as a car accident, natural disasters, or when a person is attacked or injured. In these situations, most people will experience symptoms as a reaction to the distressing
What are the benefits of self-awareness and how can we develop it?
We hear that we need to develop self-awareness to manage stress and to create positive relationships. But why is it so important? Research demonstrates that self-aware people are more balanced, confident, maintain positive relationships, and have a greater sense of achievement (Eurich, 2017). Being self-aware is an element of emotional intelligence (Mayer et al., 2008). As
How to manage self-doubt and build confidence in times of uncertainty
Living through the pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone. Many feel under pressure with the ongoing demands at home, homeschooling children or caring for relatives, and the increasing workload at work. We may feel drained as the days working from home blend into each other. Add to this, experiencing self-doubt and worry due to
Boost your motivation and feel engaged again
Are you noticing that you do not feel motivated to sit down and start or continue with a task, even though you know that delaying it will make it even harder? The problem is that we cannot force ourselves to feel motivated. Instead, we can create the conditions to enable us to engage with our work. What
Being quiet in a loud world
We live in a world that celebrates those who are outgoing, talkative, that like to be in the spotlight and appear to be comfortable in large groups. We often hear people say all we need is to have confidence - to believe in ourselves - and we can achieve anything we want to do. So, what is
How we can maintain our resilience in times of uncertainty
Being resilient does not mean that we do not feel frustrated, disappointed, or upset. It means that even when things are not working out in the way that we were hoping for we have the capacity to tolerate this, and take time to reflect on this to find ways to understand the situation. It is a