REFRAME TO SUSTAIN
Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning, primarily focusing on strengths, building on optimism, cultivating positive experiences, powered by a positive mindset. “Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). In the workplace, it is applied through a range of practical evidence-based coaching and tools to…
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing workplace, energy is more than just a personal resource, it’s the foundation of success. Organizations and individuals alike are recognizing that managing energy is the key to sustainable performance, resilience, and long-term growth. But how do we harness energy in a way that fuels well-being and high performance? The Missing Piece:…
Setting boundaries is not merely a sensible thing to do, but a critical skill, especially in the workplace. Boundaries help us to preserve our time and energy. It is not about saying no to everything, but giving yourself space, so you can say yes to the things that matter to you. We can view boundaries…
Sometimes keeping pace, pushing harder, running faster, doesn’t always deliver the results you want. In fact, quite often, when we are going too fast, it has the opposite desired effect, we can actually get less done. It is so important to schedule breaks, set boundaries, spend time on the things that matter, that bring you energy. It comes down to what you want to achieve. McKinsey talks about “knowing that solutions are…
Why I hear you ask? ”What’s wrong with having high standards, a desire to improve and having fun in the process?”. That’s the adaptive type of perfectionism, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it still can come with its problems. Maladaptive perfectionism is the one to watch out for. You are never satisfied with what you achieve and,…
I don’t know about you, but I find it easy to criticise myself. If you consciously listen to your internal dialogue for one day, you will realise you do it a lot more than you think. But this article is not going to focus on self-criticism, because when we cultivate self-compassion, there is no room…
If we want to cultivate emotional agility, we need to stop treating our emotions like the enemy. We tend to put emotions in two camps, positive and negative. Science tells us that positive emotions enhance our cognitive abilities and help us think beyond the immediate situation, while negative emotions impair our cognitive abilities and relate…
What do I feel gratitude for? A question I ask myself most days, often more than once. This has become second nature for me. I’ve known about the benefits of gratitude for many years, but it was in 2020 that I started doing the ‘3 things I feel gratitude for’ exercise. It is a great…