For many people the run up to Xmas can be a highly demanding time that sees their stress levels soar.
Stress is triggered by the fear that one or more of
Experiencing burnout
Have you ever experienced burnout? I have. It's not a pleasant experience.
During my 30 year accounting career I experienced burnout a number of times thanks to excessively long hours
This edition of the blog was prompted by the fact that it's Mental Health Awareness Week here in NZ. The theme this year is "Nature is key - unlock your
Research suggests that two-thirds of small business owners suffer work related stress.
This statistic isn’t surprising. The promise of flexible working hours and complete autonomy draws many people to start up
I’m guessing that if you’re a small business owner, like me, you love what you do and would never consider doing anything else.
Owning a small business comes with lots of
The September 9th issue of the Listener has an excellent and important article by Nicky Pellegrino, called Taking Off The Mask.
The article explores the fact that at any point in
NCEA exams are on the horizon. This can be a stressful time.
The pressure to perform during exams generates huge amounts of stress and anxiety that inhibits peak performance and creates
“What’s the difference between pressure and stress?”
This is a question I'm often asked. Let's take a look .....
PRESSURE
The term 'pressure' means to press. All kinds of thoughts, situations, expectations and
Did you know that America celebrates National Relaxation Day?
What a fantastic idea!
This year America celebrated National Relaxation Day on August 15.
In the hustle bustle of our daily lives,