Thinking
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Psychological detachment – how to get the most benefit from your down time
Most of us would agree that time away from work is important to our wellbeing, and to restore our ability to perform well when we return. But in our hectic lives it can be [...]
It’s the journey, not the destination: How metaphor drives growth after goal attainment
We are all familiar with the experience of setting ourselves goals — to pass an exam, run a marathon, lose weight or get promoted at work. Achieving the goal can be a tough process, but maintaining [...]
Reducing digital overload
The advantages of being able to work flexibly, contactable at any location and to respond quickly to urgent requests make smartphones and other portable devices invaluable in our working lives. Feeling unable to switch [...]
Trust and mental health
High rates of stress and mental illness in New Zealand workplaces mean there is increasing recognition of the need to protect wellbeing and foster mental health at work. Otherwise, we lose talented staff [...]
Breaking the busy habit
Too much to do Not enough time Feeling frantic/overwhelmed Feeling I’m not doing anything properly How many of these comments resonate with you? It’s a dilemma that we are hearing more often, and [...]
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Put it into practice
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