My mental health
Mental health help part two: what do I say
In the second part of the mental health help series, I focus on how difficult it was to come back to work.
12th November 2019
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the chat
expect lived experience, brutal honesty and clear and practical advice on how to manage your mind at work and thrive
Managers
Where companies often get tripped up when it comes to mental health at work
In all of my recent training sessions with managers, we’ve spent a good amount of time figuring out what the role of the employer is in supporting people’s mental health. So here’s my take…
8th November 2019
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podcast
How being human about mental health can loosen fear’s grip
As World Mental Health Awareness Day approaches, I’ve realised that being human can have a huge impact on the fear we all feel about mental health at work.
7th October 2019
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podcast
Does work have to make you mad and sad?
Can work be a place that you want to go to, where you’re supported, healthy, happy and thriving? That’s what I’m trying to find out with my new podcast – A Place to Thrive.
26th September 2019
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My mental health
How to use your phone more mindfully
At the time of this being published, I am in the country of Georgia, experiencing an enforced digital detox. So it seemed an apt time to share my advice on how to use your phone in a way that can support your mental health.
26th August 2019
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at work
Fear’s a bitch
Fear is one of the emotions that comes up the most in my workshops, events, talks and conversations with people about mental health at work. I’d like to offer you some reassurance that you needn’t be fearful, and some advice on how to overcome that fear.
19th August 2019
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at work
Why the bloody hell are we working as if it were still 1820?
Why oh bloody why are we still – in the main – fixated with working Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm? When the origins of this structure were born in the industrial age, why are we still wedded to it in the digital age?
6th August 2019
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at work
Getting under the skin of perfectionism and anxiety at work
As a recovering perfectionist, I’m sharing some insider insight into what it’s like to struggle with perfectionism at work, as well as tips to combat it in yourself and for you if you manage a perfectionist.
29th July 2019
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Resources
This quarters’ mad goals and your help please!
I need structure. A plan. Goals. A routine. I’m sharing my goals for the quarter here, as well as asking for your help with a new project!
24th July 2019
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comms
How to take a strategic approach to mental health comms
I’ve written before about the pros and cons of awareness days, weeks and months for mental health in the workplace. For internal comms practitioners, one of the cons is that it encourages a ‘tactics first’ approach. In this post I share some advice for taking a more strategic approach to communications around mental health at work.
15th July 2019
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