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Self-Care: Indulgent or Investment?
Self-care and the commitment we each make to create a sustainable career is critical.
How do you build your bandwidth?
As we expand our capacity to be present and effective in our personal and professional lives, we not only navigate challenges with grace but also unlock the potential for genuine fulfilment and impact.
What hinders your ability to build bandwidth?
Our bandwidth is like the foundation of a house, you can’t see it directly, but if it is not solid, the house is shaky and unsustainable.
Finding Anchor Points Amidst Overwhelming Systemic Challenges
Amidst the chaos, finding and engaging with our anchor points helps us stay grounded and reminds us why we do what we do and that there is a future beyond this present moment.
Addressing the Cost of Caring: Caring for our Overwhelmed Healthcare Warriors
Never before, have the pressures of dysfunctional systems been so impactful.
Are you feeling valued?
Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.
What are the hidden costs of efficiency?
Balancing the need for being efficient alongside the costs of efficiency is a continual juggle in our workplaces.
Are you over-functioning for your workplace?
Too often, we fall into the trap of excessive selflessness, feeling under significant pressure to equate personal depletion with effective professionalism.
Creating Professional and Personal Sustainability
As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our wellbeing and capacity to thrive.
The Importance of Self-Compassion During Challenging Times
Self-compassion is a critical component for navigating life's challenges. By extending kindness and understanding to ourselves during times of hardship, we can embrace imperfections and confront challenges with a balanced perspective. This article outlines the many advantages of self-compassion and practical steps to embrace it.
Dealing with Burnout
Self care should always be a priority.
It needs to be a proactive focus at a team and individual level, not just when an individual is getting burnt out. Self-care should also not just be a priority because of covid.
7 tips for thriving at work
The workplace can often feel like a hectic and exhausting place to be, and with the line between work and home being constantly blurred, considering steps to remain resilient through your working day is critical.
There are some key tips that I carry around
Are you investing in yourself?
As we start heading in to the last stretch of the year, I’m aware many of us are feeling tired and lagging the energy to feel inspired and motivated to our usual level.