It takes focus to maintain a good work life balance but all too often people are presenting with burnout. So…what exactly is it, how do you recognise the symptoms and causes and how do you avoid it? Ayala Pines and Elliot Aronson defined burnout as: “A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally…
Very often, when we work, we can forget about taking time to recharge. When we are striving to hit a deadline, or a complicated task has got us feeling under pressure, it can be tempting to force ourselves well past the point of fatigue. Not allowing ‘down-time, replenish-time or rest and reset time,’ can have a negative impact on our…
So, it’s your turn to chair the next meeting and you want to make sure that it is effective, productive and relevant with actions and outcomes that focus on the business goal. Following a plan and structure that ensures everyone gets the best results from the meeting is key. It will allow you to stay focused and on track whilst…