Last week I asked 'What is the biggest obstacle to your wellbeing right now?' 42% said Inner Doubts/Fears/Worries were the biggest obstacle, with 35% saying 'Working too Many Hours'. I find this result interesting because one would appear to be...
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The Soulful Psychologist
Niamh regularly writes new articles from her experience as both a psychologist and corporate coach bringing together the science, mental health and emotional intelligence.
What does ‘Meaning’ mean to you?
When we talk about meaning in life, how do you make sense of that for yourself in your life? Often, meaning in life is defined as a sense of having a purpose or investing time and energy into the achievement of your goals. For some, meaning is...
Relationships as a Path to well-being.
Hello! How is April treating you? It feels like we have come such a long way, through a very long winter and lockdown; but finally, we’re getting closer to the light at the end of the tunnel! Kids are back at school (that makes such a difference to...
Pathways to Wellbeing
There are many paths to wellbeing. Very often people think that if they have a good diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep; that that’s it. And they’re right to some extent; those are the basics, what I think of as the foundations of...
Positive Emotions in Tough Times
It’s the 1st of February, yay! Did anyone else find January l-o-n-g?? I hit a wall of tiredness and fed-up-ness, with emotions ranging from teary sadness (I cried for half a day) to irritation and anger (ranting). Disappointment and frustration...
How NOT to set New Years Resolutions this year – 5 Top Tips
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions", isn't that how the saying goes? Every year you make the same resolutions; lose weight, get fit, give up smoking/drinking/eating sugar/…take up running/meditation/veganism/…you get the picture. As if...
Managing Stress (& getting through Lockdowns in Covid)
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise Victor Hugo In this quote, we are reminded that 'this too shall pass'. We have come through lockdown before and we will get through this one. Rather than resisting and expecting everything to be...
Want to know how to stay in the Performance Zone??
Recent research from LinkedIn (Workforce Confidence Index - Sept20) highlights the impact that COVID-19 is having on the stress levels of both employees and their leaders. 56% say the global pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental...
Why Employers value Leaders with high Emotional Intelligence (EQ): here are 8 reasons why it’s so important to develop your EQ as a leader
Leaders with high EQ are more likely to stay calm under pressure –they’re better able to cope with stress and adapt/flex to change and challenges, whilst maintaining an optimistic outlook and holding onto confidence. If you’re struggling with...
5 reasons why you need to care about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) at work – particularly if you’re a leader (or aspiring leader)
Emotional Intelligence has increasingly been written about as an essential set of skills for successful leaders, but how many are committed to working on their EQ? And if you’re a leader, what’s in it for you? Here are some of the reasons you might...