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Unfortunately, mental health problems aren’t so openly discussed and the reaction to the statistic is more of “I can’t see that happening to me”. Given that mental ill health is one of the main causes of time off work, good mental health isn’t just a problem for the individual.
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It has never been more important for organisations to develop an engaged, motivated and committed workforce. Effective leadership and motivation is key. The following tips will help you:
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Here is an extract from our Developing Personal Resilience course about learning to become more optimistic.
Highly resilient people have a realistic, optimistic view of the world. This optimism is not fantastical it is based in reality. They persist in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks. They tend to operate from hope of success rather than fear of failure. Setbacks are viewed as due to manageable circumstance rather than personal flaw.
Read MoreThe Six Thinking Hats is a problem solving and decision making process which is particularly useful tool to help people think in a variety of ways instead of relying on their preferred method of decision making.
Read MoreHere is a little exercise to help you feel invigorated by the New Year ahead….its worth sticking the completed version on your fridge door!
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Energy versus time
The relationship between time and energy is a funny one – have you ever been totally focused on something and so productive that you have achieved a lot in a very short space of time?
Anger is a perfectly natural emotion that tells us something is wrong. Feeling angry in itself is not the problem, far from it, the way in which people manage their anger can be the problem. Learning to express and manage anger in a healthy way can take time and practice.
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Question There are now six people in my department but the workload expected of us is at the same level as when eight people were employed. How can I learn to be more assertive and say “no” the next time extra work is given to me as I feel I’m already pulling my weight and…
Read MoreBBC Radio Scotland Interview with Dr David Mason Brown on Friday 21 May 2010.
The full script is now available
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Question
“Do you have any tips which would help me get out of bed on the first alarm in the morning, rather than stealing another ten minutes in the warm, which is enough to throw my morning routine out of kilter?”
Answer
In Equilibrium Consultant, Dr David Mason Brown, provides some practical suggestions to a scenario many of us will recognise.
