Being the authentic you
Can you be yourself at work or are you having to be someone else? I’m working with a client, let’s call him Craig, who is having to operate so far from his natural self that it’s leading to all sorts of problems. He is a kind and considered and thoughtful man who likes to take […]
Tips to keep the holiday feeling longer
We all know what it’s like, we’ve got a holiday booked and work almost a double shift the week or so before so we spend the first few days of our holiday switching off from work, often still feeling stressed. Back home and our first day or two is so busy we feel like we’ve […]
Why do you make yourself work so hard?
This article may not be relevant to you, but you probably know people like this. Someone who volunteers to take on extra work, who sets themselves tight deadlines, who seems to be addicted to work and life at a very fast pace. That was me but gradually I’ve gone through recovery. Partly this is […]
Half of all workers regret their career path
Are you one of them? A recent survey (of 2,000 workers) has found that half of all Britons are unhappy at work and believe they made a mistake over their career choice. This sounds like a lot, but as a psychologist I want to ask questions about the questions and the survey methodology. It’s like […]
10 Ways to Fall in Love with Your Job Again
1. Do More of What You Enjoy Most Consider what you enjoy most in your job and look for opportunities to do more of this type of work. You can let others know of your interests and this may lead to opportunities to collaborate, possibly on a project. Also think about your colleagues, what […]
CAN A PSYCHOLOGIST HELP YOU?
As a chartered psychologist my work extends much further than work on choosing a career and help with job search. Alongside the external journey to make a career change, I help clients with their internal journey to understand themselves more clearly and to develop strategies to deal with challenging situations. Ioan Gruffudd, star of Hornblower […]
What have you done to learn and develop yourself this week?
Good morning, I’m spending a lot of this week at Cheltenham Science Festival, it’s not just ‘pure’ science and I’ve been to interesting sessions on technology and health. What have you done to learn and develop yourself this week? I can take learning from many things from attending a conference to going through an online […]
Were you up like a lark or are you more of an owl?
When are you at your best? Whether you want to know the best time to work on job search or to write that complex report, taking account of your body clock can help you work more effectively. I’ve found a BBC site which looks at the importance of our body clock on our body. […]
The Blame Game
I wondered how often you play the blame game? It’s sometimes called ‘if only … I am REALLY GOOD AT IT. I’m so much an expert in taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong, despite other people saying that stuff happens and I can’t anticipate everything. BUT … I want to be able to second […]
6 top tips to ensure your online profile boosts your career prospects
I’m assuming your LinkedIn profile is complete, you have a clear and flattering photo, (head and shoulders). You have completed details on your career history and have joined a number of groups. Let’s look at what else you can do to boost your career prospects. Everywhere you appear online should be consistent – your […]
