Loss is unfortunately a part of life, and we will all go through it at some point in life. Whether it be the death of a family member, a close friend, a pet, a divorce, ending a long term relationship, the loss of a job, or breaking up with your best friend. All these situations … Continue reading Finding a path through loss
Category: Cognitive Health
Change your perspective to change your life
`There are no facts, only interpretation’. – Fredrich Nietzsche More than a century old, this saying by the German philosopher is still relevant today. Can we really say what is right or wrong or is it merely a view of perspective or circumstance? Is your perspective holding you back from living to your full potential? … Continue reading Change your perspective to change your life
Understanding your energy levels for peak performance?
Have you ever been at work all day and come home feeling drained – too exhausted to be with family or participate in social events? Ever wondered how someone can party all night and sleep in till noon the next day? These patterns have to do with understanding your energy levels and when you are … Continue reading Understanding your energy levels for peak performance?
How social exclusion impacts your mental health
As the lockdown extends once again on the eastern seaboard of Australia, it is timely to recognise the impact of being socially isolated has on your mental health. As you are aware, humans are naturally social creatures. They thrive on human interaction. When that contact is restricted, the toll it plays has serious consequences to … Continue reading How social exclusion impacts your mental health
Your mental health and poor performance
As you spend more time at work, you are exposed to a range of stressors different to those you may experience at home. So, it’s no surprise that many workplaces are starting to focus more on mental health, especially when we spend most of our time in the workplace. However, mental health is often confused … Continue reading Your mental health and poor performance
Mindful decision-making
In last week’s post we identified the benefits living mindfully and how you can become more aware of simple activities to adopt each day. Mindfulness can also play a part in the effectiveness of your decision making. Each day you are required to make decisions, some more quickly than others. Often it is those quick … Continue reading Mindful decision-making
Fatigue: On the Road to Burnout
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired and drowsy. It can be described as a state of mental and physical exhaustion which impacts on your ability to be effective at work, home or socially. Fatigue happens when you do too much without getting enough proper rest. It is your body’s way of communicating that you … Continue reading Fatigue: On the Road to Burnout
Burnout – The Silent Killer
Stress and burnout have been normalised as: `Okay, so you’re tired. I am, too. Suck it up and get on with the job’. But there are jobs where burnout can equal death. The Japanese even have a word for it `karoshi’, meaning death by overwork. Burnout can defined by the following symptoms: extreme exhaustion, decreased … Continue reading Burnout – The Silent Killer
How Bad News is Bad for your Health
It is important to keep up with the latest news from Australia and around the world, to know what is going on and how your life may be impacted. However, the constant stream of bad news seems to invade every moment of your day. News is readily available on more platforms today than ever before. … Continue reading How Bad News is Bad for your Health