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How to create psychological safety at work and why it makes a difference
Leaders in an organisation play a critical role in enabling psychological safety in the workplace as they are seen as role models and have the authority to establish norms and expectations in the organisation. If you are a leader or manager, here are 6 actionable ways of how you can create psychological safety at work and lead to a better performing team.
I tried journaling for 30 days and here’s what changed
Picture this: It’s 31st of December. While you try to look back on your year, you struggle to recall what happened in the past 12 months. It seems that time flew and a year just passed by. You remembered making New Year resolutions at the start of the year but…. life happened and your resolutions are once again recycled to the next year. Sounds familiar? In this article, Sandra shares about her 2024 resolution to restart her journaling habit and to be consistent about it.
How to cope with pressure and expectations as a first-time manager
This guide is your compass, offering essential lessons for first-time managers to navigate this new journey with confidence. Learn to handle responsibilities, manage stress, build a support system, communicate effectively, prioritise tasks, practice self-care, embrace learning, seek feedback, and maintain a positive outlook. By implementing these strategies, you can increase your chances of success as a first-time manager.
The Eldest Daughter Syndrome
Made viral through social media, Eldest Daughter Syndrome is a phenomenon that spotlights the plight of first-born daughters. EDS is NOT a clinically diagnosed condition, but rather a term to describe the shared emotional turmoil and struggles faced by eldest daughters. In this article, Farah explores her own experiences with EDS and shares the ways in which she healed her EDS.
Have you been taking care of yourself lately?
Amidst all the chaos and endless ‘to-dos', you may not have had the time to check in with yourself and reflect on how you’ve been feeling lately. Maybe you’ve had a rough week, maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed at work, or maybe you’re feeling exhausted from back-to-back social events.
How Remote Work Affects Mental Health
Working remotely has become a norm since the pandemic that took over the world in 2020. It has brought on a paradigm shift in the way that employers and employees interact with each other, collaborate on projects and conduct meetings. Whether it was a scramble to get used to the ‘new normal’ or it was already a practice in your working environment pre-pandemic, the fact is that working remotely has its benefits as well as its challenges.
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