Keeping on track with our goals
At this time in January, it is not unusual to hear people say it has been difficult to persevere with the goals they set at the start of the year. Not that the goals are no longer of value, but that we may experience some resistance to change and have difficulty setting boundaries to protect the
10 Strategies to Follow Through With Your Goals in 2023
Have you resolved to make some changes in 2023? New Year creates a new opportunity to make a fresh start. Most of us who want to pursue a goal that matters start with enthusiasm and determination. However, despite our best efforts, we soon lose motivation when we face setbacks. We live in a busy world, where many
How to stop procrastinating and get things done
We delay getting our work done when we feel unsure about what is required and believe it requires hard work. Often, we make plans to get started only to delay getting to work because it feels difficult, and we do not want to be disappointed. We are affected by the present bias - our tendency to
Starting a new academic year
It can take time to get back into studying after the summer break or resume studying after having a job. It may feel daunting to get back into a routine of lectures and organising the workload, which is likely to include listening to pre-recorded material in preparation for tutorials. As the term gets underway, you will be
Feeling stressed? How to prevent burnout?
Are you feeling exhausted, slower at work and doubting yourself? Are you experiencing compassion fatigue? Do you notice it is difficult to empathise with those in your care? It can be a distressing feeling for all those working in services such as emergency services, health care and education. We go into these professions because of a strong
Feeling tired? Strategies to keep well during challenging times
It is almost a year since the start of the pandemic when we started to live in lockdown. Many have been working tirelessly to keep things functioning to benefit others in the community. Some may be feeling the effects of the relentless pace of work, and the emotional demands of dealing with people’s distress have eroded
Developing good habits to keep well and do well
Are you preparing for the start of the new academic term? Perhaps you are imagining what it will be like to be at university at this time of Covid-19 when we are all having to keep social distance and be careful to protect ourselves and others. At first, the change from your current home environment to