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The irony of imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome can take a real toll on our mental health. But the irony is that it can actually make us better at our jobs, depending on how we respond to it.
How to find a good therapist
Finding a good therapist can be a difficult task. Here are 3 important things to check and 4 red flags to help with you search.
The problem with workplace wellbeing initiatives – and why they’re worth a second look
Workplace wellbeing initiatives can be perceived as cynical attempts to avoid dealing with the causes of stress. But even if they are, perhaps we can take what’s helpful from them to help manage the impact of stress.
Our tricky brains and the stress response
Understanding how our ‘tricky brains’ respond to threat can help us manage both the causes of stress, and the impact this has on our bodies.
The 5 stages of burnout
Understanding the 5 stages of burnout can help you to to recognise when you, or a colleague, need to reach out for support.
Navigating conflict at work: an enneagram perspective
How understanding your enneagram type can help you to manage conflict at work.
Creative Self Care for Good Mental Health
Psychotherapist Karolina Christopher discusses how the creative arts can support positive mental health and suggests some simple ideas for your personal self-care practice.
A reading list for weary souls
Are you feeling tired and depleted? Check out this reading list for weary souls – I hope you find something to bring you rest and nourishment.
The impact of shift-work on sleep
Dr David Lee, psychologist and sleep expert, explains the impact of shift-work on sleep, and how to manage this.
How to get better sleep
Learn how to get better sleep through establishing good routines, managing light exposure and optimising your bedroom environment.
Step-by-step guide to knowing your values
A step-by-step guide to knowing your values so you can do what matters and be the person you want to be
Why values are important
Values are important in enabling a fulfilling and meaningful life. Clarifying our values can offer guidance, motivation and a sense of meaning.
Shifting Gear not Switching Off
We often talk about switching off as the answer to achieving work-life balance. This is not only difficult, but probably unhelpful. Try shifting gear instead.
Building compassion step-by-step – exercises for developing a Ladder of Compassion
You can build greater compassion step-by-step. Use these exercises to create your own Ladder of Compassion.
Are you afraid of compassion? 5 steps to tackling fear of compassion
A fear of compassion can make us more vulnerable to the mental health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are 5 steps to combatting these fears.
Cultivating self-compassion
Cultivating self-compassion is an important skill to learn and practice. Learn how to really treat yourself like a good friend.
Grounding techniques – what, why and how
Grounding techniques can help to keep you steady through an emotional storm. Find out what they are, why they’re helpful, and how to use them.
Why compassion isn’t nice
Compassion is about being sensitive to our own and others’ pain, and doing something about it – but this isn’t always nice.
Preventing burnout through connection and creativity – one doctor’s story
Read one doctor’s story about taking time out to connect with other identities and interests to prevent burnout.
Taking a career break as a junior doctor – time to eat, pray, love
In this personal account a junior doctor describes how she came to make the decision to take a career break, how she spent her time off, what she learnt, and the impact this has had on her career.