Read the January issue of WorkLife here.
This month we look at the psychology of Richard Branson and what makes him tick; the research around the link between body size and people’s perceptions of one’s ability to lead; and delve into the topic of domestic violence as it relates to workplaces.
We believe peace is good for your wellbeing and mental health. We also know that workplaces that embrace conflict and seek peace do better. They tend to have the elusive ‘X’ factor that makes them more attractive to the market and have better cultures.
Bad managers can cause mental health issues in their workplace, and through bad management they can also worsen issues staff may be experiencing. If we can better equip businesses and managers to understand and deal with mental health issues in the workplace, we can save lives – many lives.
Mental Wealth reveals an approach to workplace mental health and wellbeing that is proven to get results. We are talking about Mental Wealth through our just released book, Mental Wealth: An Essential Guide to Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing. What else is in WorkLife this month? Check it out here…
This month we delve into the strategic, business mind of Jeff Bezos thanks to the highly brilliant and analytical mind of our cover person, Steve Anderson. You might not know Steve yet, but you will. Soon his book, The Bezos Letters, will be in every book stand in most countries. Check it out here…
Mental Health is a tsunami that’s coming. Life has acquired a unique complexity of late and this state of affairs is sure to impact people’s mental health. Workplaces must stay on top of this. Is your organization ready?
As an employer, there’s a lot that you can do to support your employees’ mental health. Try some of the things that the world’s top companies are doing to support workers’ mental health. You’ll see what a difference these changes can make to your organization and your employees’ well-being.
Given social media is a leading cause of depression and anxiety today, problems which cost the global economy approximately $ 1 trillion yearly in lost productivity (according to the WHO), the importance of developing strategies for workplace mental health can’t be overlooked
At the Workplace Mental Health Institute we are painfully aware of the impact of this modern daily life on people. Some thrive. Many do well. Most ‘cope’ (whatever that means), and seems like an ever increasing lot is experiencing stress. How about you? How about your loved ones? Your colleagues?
This April issue of WorkLife has something for everyone. There’s a feature article on Cameron Daddo, an actor and tv personality involved in some important humanitarian efforts. Emi Golding, our Director of Psychology, had the pleasure of interviewing him recently. Check it out here…
In this edition we talk with Dr Phil McGraw about the impact of social media on self-acceptance. We also try the Konmari method of tidying up to see if it really can create ‘lightness’ in the mind.
We are very excited to bring you the world’s #1 Wisdom Coach, Vikas Malkani. You can read all about him in this Workplace Resilience eMag – WorkLife January 2019 issue
In this Workplace Resilience eMag – WorkLife Nov-Dec 2018 issue you’ll find expert insights and tips on how to build resilient and mentally healthy workplace cultures
Bethenny Frankel featured in our WorkLife – Workplace Resilience eMag October 2018 issue, discussing mindfulness, perfectionism, mental health checklists and domestic violence.
Mindfulness based stress reduction training is evidence based education that has proven effective in reducing stress, anxiety and depression, and can be offered in conjunction with other organizational wellbeing initiatives, to improve staff productivity, performance and wellbeing.
In mindfulness workshops, most people raise their hand when asked if they have heard of the word before and are able to describe mindfulness as being more present and calm. So it’s safe to say, Mindfulness has become a widely familiar term.
Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help people to slow down, and connect with the present moment. Mindfulness not only trains people to experience the world through our five senses and be more open to what life has to offer.
This September 2018 issue for the WorkLife – Workplace Resilience eMag is dedicated to The Future of Work featuring Michelle Duval. Yes, we are assuming work has a future and we’ve dared to explore it.
In this August 2018 issue for the WorkLife – Workplace Resilience eMag, we featured psychotherapist Doug Green and his dog Shirelle.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an Anxiety disorder that is triggered as a result of some serious trauma. The Diagnostic Statistic Manual version V states that “Post traumatic Stress Disorder is characterized by the reexperiencing of an extremely traumatic event accompanied by symptoms of increased arousal and by avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma. (DSM-VI)”
