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Five myths about self-care – and what you can do instead

Self-care has a bit of an image problem. Ask most people when they last did something to look after themselves, and they will think back to a holiday, a spa... read more →
  • June 24, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Wellbeing

Self-care: start with less

When the subject of self-care comes up in my work with clients, there's a pattern I notice almost immediately. The moment I mention it, eyes glaze over, shoulders tense, and... read more →
  • June 18, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Wellbeing

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... read more →
  • January 27, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Behaviour change, Wellbeing

Self-care in uncertain times

The world right now can seem like a chaotic and frightening place. Especially if we allow thoughts about what's going on to permeate our waking hours and take us away... read more →
  • March 28, 2025
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Thriving at work, Wellbeing

Resilience: prevention is better than cure

In my last post, I outlined some of the risks in over-relying on employee resilience, including unwelcome interpersonal behaviour, erosion of the organisational reputation, and eventual burnout. If this left... read more →
  • February 14, 2025
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Resilience, Thriving at work, Wellbeing

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... read more →
  • October 11, 2024
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Thriving at work, Wellbeing

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... read more →
  • October 4, 2024
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Thriving at work, Wellbeing

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. ... read more →
  • September 26, 2024
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Thriving at work, Wellbeing

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... read more →
  • September 19, 2024
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Thriving at work, Wellbeing

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... read more →
  • February 6, 2024
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Coaching, Wellbeing
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