Toxic workplace: Why silence is not golden

If you’ve experienced a toxic workplace, then you’re probably familiar with the feelings of negativity, stress, and conflict that can come with it. Your boss is micromanaging and demanding and you’re constantly feeling stressed and anxious. You’re starting to dread going to work, and you’re wondering if this is really the job for you. Whatever form it takes, the impact of a toxic workplace on employees can be devastating, and it’s not always easy to recognise when you’re in one. I used to think unkind, demeaning, and demoralising treatment at work was normal – simply a fact of life. While …

Toxic Workplaces: Are you trapped in a Toxic Workplace?

Have you ever had a bad day at work that just seems to drag on forever? Maybe you’re dealing with a heavy workload, difficult co-workers, or feeling the pressure of tight deadlines. Whatever the reason, we’ve all had those days where we can’t wait to go home and forget about work. However, when a bad day at work becomes the norm, you may be dealing with a toxic workplace, the effects of which can be much more severe and long-lasting. A toxic workplace is more than just a bad day at work and it can be a serious threat to …

Rebuilding your self-worth and confidence after surviving a toxic workplace

As a woman, being in a toxic workplace environment can have a devastating impact on your mental health and physical well-being. From experiencing workplace harassment, being passed over for promotions unfairly, or having your voice drowned out, it can lead to a loss of self-worth and confidence. In this post, I will dive into the after-effects of toxic work environments and the importance of rebuilding self-worth and confidence through self-care. Exploring the effects of a toxic workplace environment The impact of a toxic workplace environment goes beyond just the physical work environment. It can cause emotional exhaustion, burnout, and take …

How to manage anxiety at Easter

As a wellness coach and EFT Practitioner, I understand the struggles that come with managing anxiety during holidays like Easter. The pressure to meet family expectations and the financial burden of gifts and events can be overwhelming. In this blog I offer strategies for dealing with anxiety to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable Easter. Easter is a time for celebration and joy, but for some people, it can also be a time of anxiety – a common mental health condition that can cause feelings of worry, nervousness, and unease. It can be triggered by a variety of factors, including stress, …

Secret Benefits of Celebrating International Pillow Fight Day

Pillow fighting is not just a sport for children or for teenage girls at sleepovers. On the first Saturday of April each year, people all around the world gather to celebrate International Pillow Fight Day. While ordinary pillow fights have existed for time immemorial, small ‘Pillow Fight Clubs’ popped up around the world, said to have been inspired by the movie Fight Club. The fun quickly grew from these small clubs and the first official International Pillow Fight Day was held in 2008 where over 25 cities were said to have participated. This has since spread to over 100 cities …

Why you should try EFT Tapping?

If you want to improve your health, wellness, and vitality, it all starts with healing your body and mind. From the inside out. This is exactly what emotional freedom technique, or EFT Tapping, can do for you. I’ve been using Tapping for quite some time to help with my own anxieties, eczema, and chronic TMJ ear pain. And my goodness, it WORKS! Honestly I have tried just about everything my doctors suggested to help with the awful ear pain I’ve endured since I was diagnosed with TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) in January 2011. I’ve tried painkillers, physio, arthrocentesis, botox, chiropractic …

Give yourself permission for Self-Care

As adults, we are constantly hammered with mixed messages. We’re expected to perform at our highest and best level, delivering top-notch work in our careers while staying responsible for the must-do tasks of our daily lives. In addition, we’re supposed to spend quality time with family and friends and also stay connected to the world by joining groups or volunteering. And somehow some way in all of that, we’re supposed to keep our own mind, body, and soul connected. Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., ABPP refers to this as the “impossible situation”. And impossible it most certainly feels. In today’s society, …

3 Simple Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Block Schedule

Has everyone been telling you to add self-care to your day but you just don’t know how or where to fit this in? It can be incredibly overwhelming to find the time for self-care with everything you’re juggling and all the plates you’re trying to keep spinning right now. But, it doesn’t have to be. Finding the time for self-care is possible. I’ve been helping my clients manage their schedules and effortlessly add self-care to their daily routines and it’s easier than you might think! Read more to discover 3 simple ways to add self-care to your block schedule. First …