Workplace negativity can spread quickly, dampening morale and productivity. Research from positive psychology shows that a more optimistic environment fosters better well-being, creativity, and engagement. Positive emotions, according to the Broaden-and-Build Theory, expand our capacity to think, learn, and solve problems, helping teams thrive. Here are ten ways to shift…
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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, protecting and nurturing our mental wellbeing has become more critical than ever. Recently I’ve read three insightful books, “How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds” by The School of Life, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathon Haidt and “Dopamine Nation” by Ana Lembke. While they have…
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In March 2020 I began work on an incredible community wellbeing project. I didn’t know it at the time but staying in Tasmania when covid-19 hit would be a pivotal point in my life and change the lives of many people in the small community of Break O’Day. My…
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Oliver and I have been training for the last 8 months to become a volunteer team with PAWS Pet Therapy. Recently… we made the cut and passed our assessment. But then… after a visit with a busy little toddler, it became clear that Oliver didn’t quite have the patience or…
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Practicing self compassion may well be one of the most important things you do this year. Too many people focus on what they do wrong, where they failed or the times they missed the mark instead of noticing the things they did well. (Which is pretty normal when we take…
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The Timboon Effect occurs when several factors in a small town coincide to support and empower the community to be their best, both collectively and individually. Allow me to explain. Timboon is a small town in the South West corner of Victoria. With around 800 residents, many of which are…
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There are so many benefits of kindness at work. Recently I read ‘The five side effects of kindness’ by David R. Hamilton, PhD. The book provides solid research into why kindness is good for us and goes into depth about how it impacts our minds and bodies. Here I’ll use…
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I’m often asked “What is Self Compassion?” Well, to make it really simple, it’s being kind to yourself. It’s interesting how business works, it seems clients’ always come in clusters with similar challenges. With each group of clients I find there is a message for me, something pertinent that I…
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Jodie Cooper and Stephanie Meades developed the kindness calendar in 2016 as a simple way to promote kindness in schools, homes and workplaces. Together they formed the Kindness Crew and are on a mission to make kindness a priority in the lead up to Christmas. Each calendar has 24 Random…
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