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Oct 11

Self-care: an intentional approach

In the first two posts in this series, I explained what self-care actually is, and flagged some common self-care pitfalls to avoid. In this final post, I want to share a framework you can use to structure or plan your self-care activities, so you can be more intentional. The PERMA... read more →

Oct 04

Self-care: 5 mistakes to avoid

This is the second post in a series focusing on self-care and its role in our wellbeing at work. For a reminder of why self-care is so important, you can check out the first post in the series here. This time round, we're going to look at some of the... read more →

Sep 26

Self-care: what is it and why does it matter?

When you imagine self-care, you may well visualise someone easing themselves into a hot bubble bath, a glass of wine in their hand, and a big smile on their face. You may also imagine someone settling down on the sofa with their favourite snacks, ready to watch another few episodes... read more →

Sep 19

Workplace wellbeing: it’s about getting the essentials right

When exploring ways to boost your employees' wellbeing at work, it can be tempting to scan the horizon for new solutions and products; that one thing that will make all the difference! When you think about promoting wellbeing, it's easy to easy to visualise events and themed weeks, in an... read more →

Sep 09

Ten years later…

I've always been interested in our perceptions of the passing of time. Personally speaking, the past summer practically flew by, while I know the upcoming 'dark and wet season' is going to feel a lot longer than it is. For me, at least. I know when I'm enjoying myself, a day-long... read more →

Jun 18

Choosing a coach: what to look for

I've recently been discussing the essentials of coaching and coaching skills at academic conferences and in client meetings. These discussions have revealed a real lack of understanding about what being a coach means and what coaching actually looks like. In this post, I'd like to highlight the bare essentials to... read more →

Mar 20

First steps in Psychological Flexibility

I'm delighted to announce a new set of free resources to help you develop your Psychological Flexibility. When we're psychologically flexible, we're clear on what matters, we're able to be present and take helpful action in the direction of our vales, and we spend less time caught up with avoiding... read more →

Feb 06

Can coaching improve your wellbeing?

When you think about coaching, what do you visualise? Is it a focus on getting that next promotion? Focus on improving your performance at work? Maybe learning how to step up into a new more senior position? While all of these are realistic scenarios where coaching can be helpful, I... read more →

Feb 01

One month in: how are those goals?

We’re finally into the second month of this year. I'm sure I'm not alone and feeling that January lasted much longer than the 31 days the calendar says it contained! This is possibly a good time to pause and look at the progress you've made on any goals you committed... read more →

February 1, 2024
Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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Goals, Intentional Living, Personal Development

Jan 10

Are you considering coaching for 2024?

If the start of another year means you're thinking about making some changes in your life, coaching might be the perfect tool in your personal development toolkit. You might have some great ideas about goals you want to achieve, or habits you want to cultivate. Turning these aspirations into tangible... read more →