by Audrey | Dec 13, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Balance and Boundaries, Empathy, Wellbeing
It’s never easy to see someone suffer. Our humanity is our compassion for others’ plight. We are hard-wired to reduce others’ distress. Whether it’s their health, relationships, family, money or work strife, it’s always hard to be on the periphery of other peoples’...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 27, 2018 | Physical Wellbeing, Self Help, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy
Welcome to the silly season! If you’re anything like us, this time of year can leave you feeling just a tad unhinged – there’s so much on your to-do list before Santa comes barrelling down the chimney and you take a well-earned break. So, we thought we’d wrap up the...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 22, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Measuring Wellbeing, Purpose and Direction, Wellbeing
One of the defining elements of ‘wellbeing’ as it is generally considered today is the focus on thriving, flourishing and living life to its fullest. It’s no longer about simply surviving and avoiding ill health for most people (in the developed world). This is good...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 20, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Measuring Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy
In the run up to the festive season, it seems timely to focus on the positive wellbeing benefits that come from ‘giving back,’ or volunteering and contributing to something greater than our own self-interest. We’re not suggesting you give all your time to volunteering...
by Audrey | Nov 15, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Living, Meaning, Wellbeing
Having just had a month away from everything and everyone, I can report back… the solitude was sublime. Far from being lonely, I revelled in the space and freedom each day presented. Released from the everyday treadmill of ‘doing’ and the chains of habit, I could feel...
by Audrey | Nov 13, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Self Help, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy, Work-Life Balance, Working
Like every other aspect of leaders’ wellbeing, ‘work-life balance’ is a subjective and dynamic phenomenon. At GLWS we’re well tuned into this space – both professionally (as psychologists and coaches) and personally (as working mums,...
