Why you should talk about your achievements. Communicating your achievements at work can be challenging, especially in cultures that value humility. It is essential to strike a balance between highlighting your accomplishments and not appearing boastful. However, there are psychological benefits to discussing your accomplishments in a balanced way. Effective communication of your successes canContinue reading “Toot your own horn!”
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Behaviour change made easy!
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to make changes to your life without effort? Sounds too good to be true? I have good news for you, there is something that can help you not only start changing things, but also stick to them long-term.
5 evidence-based ways to lower your Mental Load
While it is possible to maintain this state for a short while, the frequent experience of many is that their mental load is nearly constantly at a maximum. Trying to hold on to too many tasks at once is tiring and places the body in an ongoing state of stress. So what can be done to decrease the mental load?
How to deal with “negative” Emotions
Strong emotions are by definition irrational and often messy. Luckily, it is possible to increase one’s own emotional intelligence.
Setting Boundaries with Friends (and others you care about)
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.”. So how do you do it?
How to move on after Dissappointment
You didn’t get the job, or lost it. Your partner left you or you decided to break up. Or you realized that the degree you were pursuing is not for you. Having big plans go up in flames is a painful experience most would like to avoid in their lives. Most, however, will make theContinue reading “How to move on after Dissappointment”
Part 2: Personality of Success EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment is essential for our success, because a lack of it will make it less likely for us to really try achieving our goals. When we do not believe we are capable of achieving our goals, we are generally less likely to even try, which makes it impossible for us to succeed.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Burned Out? Try Capacity Planning.
Capacity planning is something that we could and should do with our own personal resources.
Time Management Tools and Strategies of a Psychologist
Many report problems with time management. Usually people become aware of their time management issues when they feel overwhelmed, have to rush and end up with results that are less satisfactory. In this article I will discuss how I use my calendar for time management and some of the strategies I apply to keep on top of my varying tasks.
6 Tips to Combat Zoom Fatigue
Most of our day-to-day work interactions have moved from in-person encounters to online meetings, calls and chats. Theoretically, this sounds very convenient, and to a certain extend it is. We don’t have to change out of our piyama pants anymore (although it is recommended) to chat with colleagues about work, or even leave the house to attend a session with our therapist.
Margaretha Madoures 