Hi there, With summer rapidly approaching, your mind may be turning to holidays, or at least thinking about your next break. Or maybe just looking forward to some downtime at the weekend. When we take breaks from work, it’s so that we can rest, recharge and maintain our performance
Hi there, Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Health & Wellbeing at Work conference in Birmingham. It's a fantastic annual event, showcasing the best new research and practice when it comes to workplace health. I was thrilled to be asked to contribute, especially given
🔥 Avoiding burnout with a sustainability perspective Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Hazel Anderson-Turner about her new book on using coaching in burnout contexts. Hazel has considerable experience using Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the workplace, which is a great fit for the podcast. I think she did
Hi there! How are you feeling? Indeed, what are you feeling? I’m writing this in the middle of a mini-heatwave that’s making life in London a little more challenging than usual. You can see the physical discomfort and unhappiness on the Tube, the decrease in patience on the
WorkLifePsych News 008. Hi there, A long time coming, our new podcast series all about psychology flexibility is live. I'm delighted to be collaborating with Ross McIntosh, fellow psychologist and host of the excellent 'People Soup' podcast. Each episode, we'll explore one of the
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WorkLifePsych News 017 Hello and welcome to the first newsletter of 2025. I hope the year has been kind to you so far, and the return to work hasn't been too rough. I'm a much bigger fan of marking the New Year than I am of
WorkLifePsych News 016 Hello there, As we hurtle towards the end of this year, it's time for the final newsletter for 2024. This time round, I want to reiterate one of the most important wellbeing messages I share with clients: the importance of sleep. I'm also
WorkLifePsych News 015 Welcome to the November newsletter This month, I continue our focus on Thriving at Work, exploring a few different facets of wellbeing. And I answer a few very important wellbeing-related questions. What it's like to be excluded and ignored at work, and what does it
WorkLifePsych News 014 Hello and welcome to the October newsletter. I continue my focus on all things wellbeing, reminding you of the importance of self-care, the power of psychological flexibility when it comes to wellbeing, and the need to be cautious about myths and fads. Personally, my self-care activities are
The Anniversary edition Hi there, I've always been interested in our perceptions of the passing of time. Personally speaking, the past summer practically flew by, while I know the upcoming 'dark and wet season' is going to feel a lot longer than it is. For me,
WorkLifePsych News 012 It's that time of year again: the sun has made an appearance in the sky and our in-boxes are full of 'out of office' notifications as seemingly everyone takes a holiday. Including me. ☀️ Time for a break I'm writing this just
WorkLifePsych News 011 Welcome to the July newsletter. And even though it's still summer (nominally at least - has anyone seen the sun lately?), I have an eye on plans and initiatives for the second half of the year. More on that later. But what about the half
WorkLifePsych News 010 Hello and welcome to the June newsletter. A little later than usual, as I took what I thought was a well-deserved break in the Spanish sunshine last week. Seeing as the sun has yet to make an appearance here in the UK! I have three quick topics
WorkLifePsych News 009 Hi there, Last month, I was delighted to be a guest speaker at a Coaching Psychology conference hosted by the University of Chichester. Organised by Dr. Ian Tyndall, the day brought together a variety of experts in various aspects of coaching, including behaviour change, existential coaching, outdoors
WorkLifePsych News 008. Hi there, A long time coming, our new podcast series all about psychology flexibility is live. I'm delighted to be collaborating with Ross McIntosh, fellow psychologist and host of the excellent 'People Soup' podcast. Each episode, we'll explore one of the
WorkLifePsych News 007 Hi there! When considering what to include in this newsletter, I often reflect on what's actually going on in my own life. Last month, I experienced the perfect example of psychology-in-action that I feel I have to share it with you. It all starts with
WorkLifePsych News 006 Hi there, It's finally February! I'm hoping you had a good January, which for so many of us, seemed exceedingly long this year. I don't know if it's the lack of holidays, the darkness or the cold, (or the