Lockdown was a crash-course in flexible working for many of us. In a matter of days, thousands of New Zealanders were forced to pull together a slapdash attempt at a home office with limited resources (and sometimes questionable ergonomic support). We learned how to juggle team meetings, emails, and [...]
Family relationships inevitably take a hit when family members spend an extended period of time in close proximity with one another, such as family holidays or annual celebrations like Christmas and Easter. At best, we can expect to find that the mere existence of our family members is irritating [...]
During these uncertain times you may have noticed that your emotions are heightened - or that you don’t even know what you are feeling. This is completely normal and understandable as we adjust to changing circumstances and different daily lives. Many of us are grieving at the moment, and [...]
Be grateful, practise gratitude, count your blessings, write down 3 things you are grateful for… Advice to be more grateful is everywhere, and it is sound advice. A solid body of psychological research has shown that gratitude is consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude also helps people experience more [...]