A thorough discussion of self-confidence cannot be complete without exploring our own sense of determination, and how we motivate ourselves. Our confidence and determination are often interdependent; feeling good about ourselves has a lot to do with our ability to…
It goes without saying that mental health problems affect productivity in the workplace, and companies are becoming more aware of this ongoing issue. The Globe and Mail’s detailed report on mental health issues stated that over 500,000 Canadians would skip work in…
We are all very different, so it’s only natural that we think and see things differently. This often leads to conflict, which is a fact of life since we work, live, play and interact with others in our daily lives.…
You know how some offices or waiting rooms have those black-framed pictures on the walls with uplifting sayings, usually about achievement, teamwork, optimism or leadership? Well, those positive messages, although they may sometimes seem a little cliché, are actually very…
We all recognize the importance of self-reflection, and how it grounds us and helps us along life’s journey. However, we tend to spend a significant amount of our time rehashing past events or rehearsing future events, and playing all the…
In today’s society, stress seems to be a normal occurrence; we tend to use that word almost daily to describe all sorts of situations, and it’s clear that our stress isn’t going anywhere. In fact, one in four Canadians cite…
We know that mental resilience is our mind’s ability to adapt and recover when dealing with adversity, but it’s also important to explore how physical resilience impacts us, and why it’s important. Physical resilience is our body’s ability to adapt…
A few years ago, the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” was first heard around the world. In fact, in two sentences, Dr. James Levine shocked most everyone by stating: “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than…
After exploring the various aspects of risk-taking and mitigating risks, there’s another area that we need to consider – positive risks. We typically think of risks as hazardous, unwelcome events that negatively impact our goals. However, in every endeavour or…
Embracing change and responding quickly is so much more than simply being flexible. When talking about flexibility in my previous blog, we explored the various reasons why it’s important to be adaptable and make the most of changes we encounter.…
