Thinking
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A simple concept we can all benefit from: Watching our thinking
There are times when I’ve wished I could switch my thinking brain off. Unfortunately, I haven’t found such a switch. Humans are a thinking bunch. We literally have thoughts firing off in a matter [...]
Burnout: The who, what, and why – and how do we reduce risk?
Last year, working New Zealanders and Australians reported that they were spending more time working late compared to 2019 (89% of people vs 81%). The biggest barriers to their productivity were high workloads and [...]
Leading loudly
The role of leaders in promoting effective work-life balance and preventing employee burnout We all know the importance of making time for non-work activities, for example blocking out time in our calendars for a yoga [...]
“I can’t keep doing this!”: Five ways to reduce personal burnout risk
If stress from work is leading to recurring thoughts in your mind like, “I can’t keep doing this” or “Stuff this, I’m quitting”, it’s possible that you’re experiencing the WHO-defined “organisational phenomenon” called burnout. [...]
Strategies and Support for 2021
When I introduce Umbrella to new organisations, I talk about how it all started with a book called I’ve had it up to here and, 10 years on, Gaynor had created a business that [...]
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