What is Burnout? Burnout is a term that is commonly used, but what exactly is it? In simple terms, burnout is chronic workplace stress that isn’t managed well, leading to exhaustion, emotional detachment from work, and reduced professional efficacy. It affects individuals in all professions, from artists to athletes…
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. We can get so caught up in our daily routines that we forget how to be our best selves. The good news is, you don’t have to wait for a big life event or a huge change in your life to…
Firstly, you’re not alone if you are unhappy in your job. Lots of people feel it, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I got to visit Facebook Singapore’s new office last week, where there was a panel discussion about having great workplaces. So apparently there’s this company…
One of the reasons people set goals is because there’s an underlying assumption that we gain greater happiness when we achieve our goals. That can sometimes lead to entering into a never-ending chase of material things. And as we begin 2018, I’m sure many of us are setting new…
“You can be anything you want to be!” This is a common statement I’ve heard from many well-meaning people concerned about our development – parents, teachers, and friends. I’m sure that these were said with the intention to motivate me, but sometimes these statements can do more harm than…
For the longest time, I’d been trying to change my eating behaviour. And sometimes with a loving mum, that can be difficult… With one of her widest smiles, my mum walked up to me and handed me a 3-pack Kinder Bueno box, knowing that I love chocolates. Most of…
One of the first steps I take in coaching is to help people identify their goals. Some clients start off by stating what they want to achieve, some start off with a problem they want to avoid or get rid of. Regardless of their starting point, we always end up redefining both…
I need to build some new habits (or get rid of old ones) if I want to meet my goals. Like many guys, one of my goals is to get awesome-looking, lean six-pack abs. Vanity I know, but at least I’m honest about it. Unfortunately, my belly now looks more…
Did you know that over 15.7 million Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessments assessments have been taken to date? Given how young this tool is, this number is staggering. Nevertheless, as powerful as the Strengths-Based approach is, many people may be engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors without knowing it. One Misconception About Strengths Some time back,…
As we begin the new year, it is all too common to dive into new resolutions and goals for the year. If you haven’t already taken some time at the end of 2016 to practice some gratitude, now is a good time to start before bulldozing ahead for the…
