Many of us wish to work in a field that brings fulfilment, but how can we be certain of what that is? According to research, it is extremely difficult for people to foresee how they will feel about a situation … Read more
3 Ways to Improve Work Performance
Work is an essential part of our lives. Most people spend many hours a day at their workplace and wish to perform well, no matter what kind of job they are doing.
Being successful at work requires:
- focus
- commitment
- dedication
I am retiring soon. How can I prepare myself?
Whether you are looking forward to retirement, or are dreading what it will be like, retirement brings with it a change in lifestyle and preparation is key for psychological wellbeing. The following are 5 points to reflect on as you … Read more
The Truth about Work-Life Balance
Nowadays, work-life balance can seem like an impossible task. Certainly, Covid-19 and the increase use of technology have made employees accessible all around the clock. Many working professionals often report working more hours than stipulated, which no doubt has its … Read more
5 tricks to boost your motivation
Motivation is the whole complex process of directing and regulating ones behavior towards a certain goal. What gets our motivation going are our physiological and psychological needs.
However, sometimes we struggle with completing even those tasks that seem to match … Read more
Leaving a job in a positive manner
People change jobs for many different reasons. While many do so because they find a better career path, others have to leave because the place of work or the job itself no longer satisfies their needs. Whatever the reason, it … Read more
Is it too late to change careers?
Several people consider a career change after years in the same position/sector, while others may experience transitions which are not expected. Career transitions can result from a number of factors, some of which might be in the individual’s control, while … Read more
Preparing for exams during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the system of education and assessment (Gierszewski & Pieczywok, 2020). Distance learning has become the norm. Exams are however around the corner and they are a new hurdle to overcome. So how can you … Read more
Coping with various colleagues at work
Nowadays we are faced with various challenges upon entering the workforce. Some of which may be; whether we are good enough for the role, whether the job is going to pay for all the commitments we have ongoing and so … Read more
5 Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Approach
A multidisciplinary approach comprises a team of professionals, usually health care workers, who come from various disciplines with each member providing a specific service to clients (Huljev & Pandak, 2016). Professionals may independently see to and treat various issues a … Read more