Warren Buffet famously said, “If you can’t control your emotions, you can’t control your money”. There’s a lot of truth in those words, especially as our emotions can drive productivity, performance, and profits, explains mind-body peak performance expert Vesna Hrsto. It’s hard to imagine someone who’s constantly on edge, or in a bad mood, being… Read more »
It’s R U OK? Day, a day of empathy, compassion, and connection. A day to remind us all that simple conversations change lives. This year’s theme is “I’m here to hear”. It calls on all of us to let the people we care about know we are really here for them. The story of R… Read more »
Caring for your mental health as a business owner may feel low on your list of many priorities, however, it is of paramount importance to your business’ survival that you put your own mental health and wellbeing needs first, writes Co-CEO at Pin Payments, Chris Dahl. The Labor government’s recent $15 million package for mental… Read more »
LifeWorks’ latest Mental Health Index found the majority of Australian workers are at risk of poor mental health, with one in three (34 per cent) facing a high mental health risk. The index was launched during the early stages of the pandemic in April 2020 to capture the mental health risks of Australia’s employees. The… Read more »
Rose Zaffino, Director of Clinical Services at LifeWorks, says that the overall mental wellbeing of Australian workers has seen little improvement since the outbreak of the pandemic, and the latest financial hardships faced by everyday Australians may fuel the next big mental health crisis. She outlines how companies can do more to support their employees’… Read more »
For you and your pooch a pet-friendly office may seem a no-brainer. More of us are facing pet separation anxiety than ever before. Dog ownership surged with pandemic lockdowns and working from home. Now, with the boundaries between work and home already so blurred, shouldn’t every inclusive, caring employer embrace an open-doggy-door policy? What’s the harm?… 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 »
With one in three Australian workers suffering burnout and mental ill-health costing $2.8 billion per year in New South Wales alone, a new peer-to-peer phone support line, Hear2Talk, has launched to support the mental health of NSW workers. With current mental health support services stretched to their limits in the aftermath of the pandemic, and… Read more »
Stress and burnout are absolutely real, especially at the end of the financial year when business owners are under the pump. Writer and former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter, shares five excellent mentally healthy habits to start now, that will make the next year less stressful and more successful. With a financial year finishing this… Read more »
If there’s one singular thing that every business owner the world over can relate to, it’s the feeling of stress. For many, the pressure and anxiety can become overwhelming. Productivity coach, mindfulness expert and author, Chelsea Pottenger, explains four ways we can relieve stress and strengthen our frame of mind overall. You don’t hear your… Read more »
Research shows that the study of mindfulness can have myriad benefits to our mental and physical health, as well as our productivity. Motivational speaker, author and productivity expert Chelsea Pottenger explains why. We often hear words such as ‘calm’ and ‘mindful’ being thrown around when discussing wellbeing. A quick Google search displays a ‘calm and… Read more »
Known to be among the toughest people on the planet, Special Forces soldiers undergo a gruelling selection process which is followed by intense daily training to ensure that they are mentally and physically fit enough to stay alive while doing what they need to do. Heston Russell is a Special Forces veteran who served for… Read more »
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