A framework for Mental Health Initiatives?
As we prepared for Mental Health Awareness week this year (now only two weeks away, 13-19 May 2019), it struck me that having a framework for thinking about the various initiatives on offer would be a good thing. And what better framework than the wise counsel (and one of my favourite quotes) from Medical Scientist, […]
Relationship Tips for Partners in Life & Business
Have you ever worked together with your partner or a close family member? If so, you’ll know the grit it takes to deal with the extra relationship dynamic that enters the frame when you mix home and work life and the fact that the challenges you face in the workplace often follow you home! We […]
Shall we talk… about money?
It’s (been) National Conversation Week this week, March 18th – 24th and, this year, the focus has been on encouraging people to talk about finances. Good call. Money challenges or issues over finances are one of the most commonly articulated reasons for relationships falling apart. We need to get better at having this conversation. Of course, not having […]
Productivity, Performance… and Personal Relationships
Happy people are more productive. Common sense tells us that. One of the things that can make us happy and content – or not – is our marriage or relationship with a “significant other”. In fact, it’s probably the main thing that makes us happy or sad. Which means it’s one of the main things […]
The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships
A little while ago we ticked a major box on the bucket list – delivering a TEDx talk! Unusually (at least for TED talks!) we presented as a couple, living out our message that by proactively building great relationships we get to reap the benefits that come from improved productivity, wellbeing and work-life balance. This was a […]
3 ways to get through conflict in your relationships
Today, 17 Oct 2019, is Conflict Resolution Day. Hands up who hasn’t had some kind of argument that didn’t go so well in the last week… okay the last month then! Why do you think that was? Was it them? Was it you? Well, if you’re anything like me, hopefully, you’ve learned by now that HOW you say what you […]
Positive Mental Health – Missing a Key Ingredient?
This year the focus for Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May 2018) is on stress – a very relevant topic for our high-octane, “always on” culture. Along with everything else, it seems the incessant demands of the chimes, pings and rings from our multiple devices keeping us indiscriminately at the beck and call of the […]
Valentine’s Day: Last-Minute Rescue Ideas
Hoping for a fun Valentine’s Evening… but racking your brains to find something that will hit the mark with your loved one? Did you know that in long-term relationships, often it’s the little things that count? But I hear you ask, which little things??? What if I said, the little things that move the dial the most in […]
Show Love for Valentine’s Day… and the other 364!
I love Valentine’s Day! Apart from continuing my birthday celebrations for the month, it’s great to look forward to special time out with my beloved, wine-ing and dining and indulging in our love, escaping the normal routine of life for a moment. While others scowl that it’s just a “commercial trick” to get people to […]
#RelationshipGoals: A strategy to strengthen yours
As we come to the end of wk 2 of 2018, how are you doing with your New Year’s Goals & Resolutions? Are you keeping up with them all? The challenge I used to find was that despite starting off with the best of intentions of things I would do differently “this year”… once the […]
