There is potentially a ‘great resignation’ on Australia’s horizon.
Many have experienced burnout during the pandemic, so it is no surprise many of us are considering a change of profession and lifestyle.
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The last two years have been tough for business owners. What do business owners need to do to tackle the new year with enthusiasm, and what practices will ensure they work at their best?
It’s only natural for difficult times to reveal what we really value. Often our greatest challenges become the catalyst for reinvention or changing our direction. In sailing terms, this is known as tacking, changing direction by turning the boat’s bow through the wind. Your tack is also the course you are on relative to the wind (the environment).
COVID-19’s disruption of traditional corporate culture, namely the individual wellbeing of employees, has laid the foundation for a transformation in business practices.
Organisational resilience and operational efficacy have been tested like never before, with the accompanying stress leaving many employees overwhelmed.
What goes around, comes around.
Kindness and gratitude are attributes that most of us are taught from a young age. From our siblings to the schoolyard, it’s ingrained in us — and for good reason. Compassion, consideration and empathy are qualities that deeply benefit all of society.
While it’s easy to think these behaviours are purely for the good of others, the truth is, saying thank you isn’t just about being polite and being cordial is much more than a nicety.
Kindness quite literally, positively charges your brain.
The brain — it’s our biggest asset. But how much do we really know about it?
Sure, it’s made of around 100 billion neurons that control everything from your speech to movement and even your personality. But have you ever felt like you walk around on ‘autopilot’ some days? How can you best tap into this incredible, complex organ? And why should achieving good brain health be top of your ‘to do list’?
One minute you’re dreaming of bright lights, flashing cameras and the trappings of success. The next minute you’re in a state of near panic, gripped with a migraine, swirling thoughts and nausea, seriously wondering if this new venture of yours has all been a huge mistake and a job is what you need.
Most mornings I…
I am like a hermit crab who doesn’t want to leave the comforts of a warm comfy shell!
However, due to an accident twenty years ago, I suffer from chronic back pain. I find a morning stretch out on a roller foam and a yoga routine really helps to get the energy flowing in my body. It’s then time to wake up my brain with a fun minute radio quiz with my family… we’re all slightly competitive! Followed by a family dog walk and breakfast, before starting online school and work.
Workers across Australia and New Zealand are experiencing a higher rate of burnout compared to the global average, according to new statistics by Asana. The research found 89% of employees are working late – up 8% from 2019.
With a long, successful career in corporate organisations, Vannessa McCamley’s experience and curiosity about Neuroscience led her to research and write her new book ‘Rewire for Success’ which explains how understanding our brain function can help people achieve their goals and improve their efficiency as well as their mental health!
As a North Shore local, I was pleased to be interviewed for this publication. Have a read through this article by clicking below.