Do you sometimes feel that you’re drowning in expectation (from your manager, team, peers, family, friends, or even yourself) – trying to do all that is required of you in terms of managing the day to day, taking on new projects and initiatives, and being creative enough to take your team and its results to […]
Article written by Karen for Bond & Des Voeux When we first get the go ahead for our house move, excitement kicks in. A new adventure, in a new home. It’s not long, however, for the excitement to turn to stress, when we think of all the things that need to be done to get […]
There seems to be a lot of struggle in the workplace to get and keep ourselves motivated and proactive – let alone helping others. But it’s no wonder many of us are feeling a bit demotivated at the moment. Over and above the obvious issues and anxieties that we’re facing at this strange time, there […]
“Zoom fatigue” – yet another phrase we would never have said or heard of this time last year! And it would be fair to say that many people are in the “I’m bored of it all now” stage. 2020 has certainly been a masterclass in seeing how mental anxiety and stress increases when we are […]
Nobody likes to feel left out of a conversation, or that their contribution isn’t valued. Well, I’ve not met someone yet! The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” has become increasingly concerning recently, and as we move forward with new ways of working. Effective leadership and communication will help keep the whole team engaged, […]
As humans, uncertainty is something we don’t really like. And we’re current all experiencing the biggest period of uncertainty in our history. Uncertainty is contagious, fuelling anxiety in many of us. We try to pay attention to every opinion or scenario, ending up feeling overwhelmed. And that’s because uncertainty triggers the fear part of our […]
Are you planning on investing time on you this year? What is it that you want to develop for yourself? What are your targets and goals for your development that you want to put in place? We spend all our lives using certain skills and behaviours, but something can then make us realise that some […]
Negatives can affect us at any time, and it’s not just about being in a positive or negative mindset. As per my previous article, getting the right balance of emotions at any given time is key, especially for self-regulating our emotions as leaders and for when we’re working with others. For instance, when we’re angry, […]
How can you keep calm when all around you seem to be getting angry and frustrated? There are some people who manage to do it easily, and keep control during difficult conversations. They come across as quietly assertive, and are highly respected for their communication skills. But unfortunately, most of us don’t, and we find […]
As we breathe approximately 20,000 times a day, inhaling and exhaling about 15 to 20 times a minute, you’d think we’d have it all under control. But no!! Think about the last time you were in a stressful situation, made a big mistake, or were asked a question in a presentation you couldn’t answer. What […]
Do you know when you are stressed, or could you be anxious instead? In the workplace, saying you are stressed is more “acceptable” than saying you’re anxious. But there are vital differences which leaders need to be aware of for themselves and their colleagues. Both are caused by our own thinking and “perceptions”, as in […]
Ever found yourself having to do a presentation and you are absolutely petrified? There are many articles on presentation skills, in order to improve your delivery, your appearance etc. However, despite reading all of those, my experiences of doing presentations still felt terrible. This is what used to happen to me. When I was 23 […]
Recently, the CIPD reported that the annual cost of sickness absence has climbed to almost £29 billion for UK organisations, according to new figures from PwC. Additionally, British workers take more than four times as many sick days off work than some of their global counterparts. There are many reports about stress in the workplace […]
Only joking!! We know that most people think they don’t need more stress, they need less. But do you know the level of stress that ensures you’re at your optimum performance level? Or could you be someone who believes that you have to be anxious and worried about all eventualities in order to be in […]
We all experience stress and anxiety at some times in our working lives and many of us feel that a little bit can be fine. But when does it become too much and damaging to our career and our health? Stress really isn’t worth it in the long run, although I appreciate reducing it […]
Are employees more frustrated with people calling in sick too often, or when they come in to the office when they should have stayed at home? Employees taking days off sick can cause a delay in work or projects being completed, reduced productivity and increased workloads (and possibly overtime costs) for those taking up the […]
The economic downturn has been a significant factor in increasing stress levels in the workplace. A recent survey has found that 41% of employees are currently feeling stressed or very stressed in their jobs. Importantly, 20% think that if they mentioned stress they would be first to be made redundant and 48% are scared to […]
The dip in afternoon productivity when employees don’t take a lunch break has been reported by Bupa as costing businesses nearly £50million a day. Employees believe they are doing their bosses a favour by working through lunch, with a third of those not taking a break saying this is down to management pressures or work […]
