Humans have a funny way of biasing towards happiness. Research shows that lottery winners are no happier than non-lottery winners one year after hitting the jackpot. And the same seems to be true when we are hit with a global pandemic, writes Dr Amantha Imber. The World Happiness Report 2021 highlights that, across 95… Read more »
As we roll full steam ahead into the end of the year, many small business owners are looking forward to some much-needed R&R during the festive season. Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings shares six ways to make sure you actually get the rest you need. With the Christmas countdown now on, balancing the inevitable rush of… Read more »
Ben Lipschitz, CEO and co-founder of FoodByUs, reflects on the benefits for his business when he finally allowed himself to take a proper break from work after six years without a real holiday. As the leader of a fast paced and high-growth tech startup, you accept it’s a role that requires plenty of your focus… Read more »
Stress is a hot topic in every business these days, with one in three Australians suffering burnout and almost half of Aussie business owners suffering with mental health challenges. But what if there was a way to reframe stressful situations to be a motivator rather than a source of anxiety? Renata Sguario, founder and CEO… Read more »
The power of a morning routine is well known – some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs credit their success to starting their days deliberately and positively, setting the tone for the entire day. But which habits helped them establish themselves, and what can the rest of us glean from them? If your morning routine… Read more »
It’s one of the key reasons why people leave the workforce to start their own business: their current work just doesn’t align with what they truly value. If that’s you, but you’re not quite ready to make the leap into your own business full-time, change and leadership expert Michelle Gibbings has some great advice for… Read more »
A happy, caring and vibrant work culture not only improves employee wellbeing, it increases workers’ motivation and productivity too, writes productivity coach Chelsea Pottenger. Optimising your team’s energy will improve individual and business performance. Here are Chelsea’s top four ways to optimise energy in your workplace. 1. Get your sweat on One of the best… Read more »
Wellbeing at work is of utmost importance not only in the weeks leading up to R U OK? Day, but all year round, writes Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer at people management platform, Employment Hero. Businesses need a flexible system that can withstand time and evolve when and where required. R U OK? Day is… Read more »
What’s the number one thing holding your productivity back? You! It turns out that people switch screens once every 40 seconds in a typical workday. But when we switch screens, we suffer a cognitive switching penalty. It takes us out of flow — where we do our best work — and it takes us about… Read more »
Our emotional wellbeing plays a big part in how we cope as business owners, so it makes sense to put it at the top of the priority list. Clinical and coaching psychologist, Cass Dunn, explains five ways to boost your mental health and wellbeing so you can tackle FY23 from the best headspace. Cass recently… Read more »
No matter how large or small the enterprise, many entrepreneurs become so laser-focused on business success that they can tend to put their own wellbeing on the backburner. But for true success, entrepreneurs must invest in themselves as much as their business, writes Alan Manly OAM, CEO of Universal Business School Sydney. One thing all… Read more »
Life as a working mum is a constant juggle between a long list of family, household and work commitments, so it’s no wonder so many mothers are burning out. Author of Work. Mama. Life., Dr Ali Young shares her top tips for helping you thrive – not just survive – as a mum on a… Read more »
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