We’re always so focused on working hard, enhancing productivity and pushing ourselves to our limits. Rarely do you hear about the importance of taking breaks. This is especially important in the field of psychotherapy, where your mental health needs might take a back-seat as you dedicate yourself to clients. MENTAL HEALTH FOR PSYCHOTHERAPISTS We […]
We’ve talked plenty about sustainability in the office, but environmental awareness doesn’t stop once you clock out! Being a sustainable consumer in your everyday life goes miles in reducing your individual environmental impact. WHAT’S A SUSTAINABLE CONSUMER AND CAN HE/SHE/THEY REALLY MAKE A CHANGE? Even small changes, like opting for reusable shopping bags and sending […]
Time management is a tricky thing — everyone wants to master it, but it’s always easier said than done. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best time management tips for work, to help you achieve both your short-term and long-term goals! #1 GOAL-SETTING It’s always tempting to jump into the details when […]
Meditation is a popular mindfulness practice of the 21st century. It’s even been adopted by industry leaders, from Steve Jobs to Arianna Huffington. However, many dismiss meditation as an over-hyped trend precisely because of its popularity. In reality, the benefits of meditation are very real, with strong scientific backing. A QUICK INTRO TO MEDITATION […]
Being a good listener is important, but especially for therapists. Active listening defines client-therapist relationships as it affects trust, transparency and ultimately, patient progress. It, therefore, determines the very basis of your work! It’s time to get back to basics with active listening for therapists. WHAT IS ACTIVE LISTENING AND DOES IT REALLY MATTER? […]
Discussion about greener offices tends to center on altering day-to-day habits. Although changing up certain workplace practices can yield results, we often forget about the large-scale office events that have a huge impact on a company’s annual carbon footprint. It’s about time we took a look at organizing eco-friendly office events! WHAT’S AN ECO-FRIENDLY […]
In our quest to understand the intricacies of productivity at work, we’ve looked at note-taking techniques, team-bonding activities, productivity solutions, and even office plants. Today, we’ll explore the humble office snack: a surprising candidate for workplace productivity. DO OFFICE SNACKS PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY? If you have potato chips, donuts and cupcakes in mind — the […]
So you came across an article about practicing mindfulness at work, and you gave it a shot. It turned out so good that you just want others to experience it as well. After all, mindfulness adopted by one person is great for their personal work experience, but mindfulness adopted by a team could revolutionize an […]
Team-building activities at work are seriously underestimated. We associate them with “having fun”, but they actually have significant benefits — such as increasing office productivity. TEAM-BUILDING AND INCREASING OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY Team-building is closely tied to workplace efficiency. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace survey, 70% of the American workforce feels disengaged. On […]
Our environment is undeniably in decline. Bushfires in Australia are raging, heat waves were disastrous in India last year, and flooding has wrecked parts of the American Midwest. Climate change is only going to get worse — what will you do about it? In this era of environmental crisis, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerges as […]