In many stages of life, we set goals to motivate us and to give us something to work towards. If you’re considering making a lifestyle change, switching careers or enhancing your performance, goal setting can be an important tool to help you achieve your aspirations. Goals are essentially small objectives that we set to achieve…
Navigating a career change is a common experience for people during their mid-career. According to the National Careers Institute (2022), 23% of people in their mid-career are thinking about career change. Another 35% are actively taking steps, or have recently made a career change. Making the decision to change careers can be a big one….
As a busy working professional, you are used to navigating challenges, setting high standards and striving for peak professional performance. You embrace personal responsibility, pursue personal and professional goals, and consistently aim to raise the bar for yourself. But what happens when that drive begins to disappear? Maybe you’ve noticed the passion for work fading,…
Are you a successful professional who’s feeling unfulfilled, stuck, or even a little lost in your current career? You’re not alone. Many mid-career professionals find themselves questioning their career and wondering if there’s something more fulfilling. The good news? There absolutely can be! And a career change doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Professionals in their…
Introduction The experience of anxiety can be an overwhelming one, especially when we feel that we do not have the ways to manage it. The benefits of using deep breathing to manage symptoms of anxiety are well established in research. Breathing exercises are one of the most common tools provided to clients experiencing anxiety. When…
Have you ever wondered “is this it?” about your career? If you’re a successful professional feeling a nagging sense of dissatisfaction or a desire for something more, you’re not alone. Many mid-career professionals find themselves questioning their career path and longing for a change that provides them with a sense of meaning and purpose. According…
If you’ve started looking for support and found yourself scrolling through psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and coaches you’re not alone. If you’re not familiar with the different titles it can feel like there is no obvious way to tell what the actual difference is. When choosing to work with someone, it’s a genuinely important one —…
It’s common to experience some nerves or stress when performing in front of other people. When I use the term performing, I’m talking about things like a big presentation at work, speaking up in front of a room of people, or performing on stage. For people who feel comfortable performing in front of others, they…
From the outside, everything looks fine. You’re meeting deadlines. You’re turning up to meetings, answering emails, doing what needs to be done. Nobody has noticed anything is wrong, and that’s partly because there’s nothing obvious to notice. Inside, it’s different. You might feel flat or don’t have energy for things like you used to. You’re…
The return to work struggle Is returning to work after your Christmas break a bit of a struggle? You’re not alone! During our break, we become accustomed to letting our minds wander as we engage in relaxing and pleasurable activities. Returning to work means focus, concentration, and often waking up earlier. Shifting our minds from…
What is burnout? Experiencing stress is a normal part of life. Stress occurs in response to demanding situations and can provide us with the extra boost we need to meet the demands of a situation. Prolonged or chronic stress may lead to Burnout. Burnout is a feeling of extreme exhaustion that can impact people’s thoughts,…
What is perfectionism Perfectionism can be considered to be a combination of thoughts and behaviours which drive people to relentlessly strive for “perfection” in different areas of their life. The perfectionist assesses their self-worth (and at times, the worth of others) based largely on their performance and achievement. At the same time, they often assess…
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