Why we ask each other R U OK every day? Dr Natalie Flatt & Sasha Milinkovic, founders of Connect Psych Services How lucky are we to have found each other? No this is not your typical love story but one with just as much heart and soul. It’s also a story of two people who …
By Dr Natalie Flatt Failure to acknowledge an employee’s mental health can hurt productivity, professional relationships, and the bottom line: A total of 3.2 days per worker are lost each year through workplace stress however, businesses that take action will, on average, experience a return of $2.30 for every $1 invested in initiatives that foster better mental …
Saying thank-you is one of these things we do as humans, that has become so intrinsic and automatic that we don’t give it much thought. In many cases we are told from a young age it’s polite. I can still picture vividly the times where my mother was on my back saying “what do we …
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By Joe Busuttil How to communicate clearly, increasing professional effectiveness: Every good relationship is built on a strong foundation of trust that can only come from open and honest communication, embracing our strengths and working through challenges together. The same communication skills are equally applicable to running a successful business. Unless you are a sole …
By Dr. Natalie Flatt As we come into the colder seasons, I’m always reminded about the benefit of those brisk walks are for my mental clarity, productivity, ‘lightbulb’ moments, and overall wellbeing. We more often than not seek shelter and warm spaces which are comfortable and safe. Normally this can be linked to higher intake …
By Dr Natalie Flatt, Director During the week, I presented to a set of amazing and mindfully connected managers (which is always so encouraging) on a set of topics which can enhance workplace productivity. At the end of the workshop, I asked them which half of the workshop was the most they got out of …
By Joe Busuttil Every good relationship is built on a strong foundation of trust that can only come from open and honest communication, embracing our strengths and working through challenges together. The same communication skills are equally applicable to running a successful business. Unless you are a sole trader, you need to learn to work together …
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Untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year. PWC Report, (2014). What is self care in the workplace? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), self–care is “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” … Do this by educating employees on how to practice self–care both …
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ByJoe Busuttil I like working in a diverse workplace. The life experiences and opinions of other people allows me to see the world in new and interesting ways and that makes me a better person. I have never met someone, learned about them, and then wished I hadn’t met them. Sometimes I’ll disagree with them …
By Sasha Milinkovic Chances are if you are asking this question you are probably experiencing a level of anxiety. Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where we feel under pressure, they usually pass once the stressful situation has passed, or …