Blog - WorkLifePsych

May 28

You weren’t built to remember everything

You remembered to make the coffee. But you left it at home. You forgot to charge the car. You meant to stop at the supermarket and only realised your mistake when you opened an empty fridge the next morning. These aren't signs of a failing mind. They're examples of prospective... read more →

May 27

Is your calendar running you?

Your calendar is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal, but only if you’re the one in charge of it. Open up your calendar right now. What do you see? If you’re like many of the professionals I work with, you’re looking at a wall of commitments: meetings,... read more →

Apr 24

That’s not reflection

In my last blog post, I made the case for regularly pausing to reflect. Reflection contributes to our self-awareness, helps us keep on top of our commitments, and allows us to be more intentional as we go about our day. Having read it (right?!) you might already be saying to... read more →

Apr 14

You’re getting stuff done. But what are you learning?

We live in a culture that prizes doing. Full calendars, crossed-off to-do lists, back-to-back meetings. These have become markers of a productive professional life. But there's a quiet cost to all that doing: without pausing, without reflection, we're not actually learning from our experience. We risk repeat the same mistakes,... read more →

Mar 31

Beating your procrastination: A psychological approach that actually works

Most of the popular advice about procrastination is frustratingly useless. "Just make a start." "Stop putting it off." "Grit your teeth". It's the productivity equivalent of telling someone who's anxious to "calm down" - well-intentioned, but quite unhelpful. The good news? There's a better way to think about procrastination —... read more →

Mar 24

Procrastination: why you keep putting things off

Procrastination is one of those topics almost everyone relates to - and yet it's widely misunderstood. We use the word loosely, apply it to ourselves too harshly (or not harshly enough), and rarely stop to ask: why is this actually happening? Understanding what causes procrastination can help us see it for... read more →

Mar 13

Are you procrastinating or prioritising?

Are you putting off a task or conversation you could easily do right now? Does glancing at your task list spark a feeling of dread? Are you trying not to think of all the tasks and commitments you've pushed into next week? You may be procrastinating. The monthly theme over... read more →

Feb 02

How to maximise your fresh start

In my last post, I outlined the benefits of giving yourself a fresh start when it comes to a behaviour, a habit or an approach to an aspect of your life. This time, I want to share some other simple but practical considerations that help when making your fresh start.... read more →

Jan 27

It’s never too late for a fresh start

We've all been there. The ambitious New Year's resolutions made with the best intentions, only to find ourselves at the end of January feeling like we've already failed. The gym membership gathering dust, the language learning app unopened for weeks, the healthy eating plan abandoned after a stressful day at... read more →

Jul 07

How psychological flexibility supports sustainable leadership

We don't pretend otherwise: leadership can be a tough gig. But that doesn't mean the pressures of leadership need to inevitably wear down role holders. Our focus in promoting Sustainable Leadership is to highlight how we can make leadership a more fulfilling and healthier experience. One approach is to ensure... read more →

July 7, 2025
Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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Psychological flexibility, Sustainable Leadership