Where does self-care fit on your to-do list?
Publication: decision making | happiness | motivation
Many years ago, taking care of my health and well-being was down my priority list. I ate ok, generally slept well and got a modicum of exercise. Nothing was entirely out of balance, nor was it humming along perfectly. I regularly cancelled a gym session because of meetings or snacked late at night because I […]
Ultra106five: Five ways to turn a bad workday around
Publication: happiness | performance | workplace
Listen in as David from Ultra106five and Michelle are in conversation about bad work days and how you can improve them.
psnews.com.au: Rediscovering our pre-pandemic personalities
Publication: happiness | motivation | resilience
In this article for psnews.com.au, Michelle says too much time spent alone during the pandemic can change people more than they realise — but as the months pass we can all shake off any emotional hangovers. Have you ever had a time when you forget what it felt like to be you? I was reminded of […]
Q Magazine: It’s time to quit
Publication: Career Leap | careers | happiness
Thanks to Q Magazine, here are Michelle’s insights on when it’s time to quit your job and how to do it gracefully. Working is a part of life and offers benefits beyond the regular paycheck. Research shows the positive impacts on people’s health and well-being and can provide an increased sense of purpose and accomplishment […]
Body & Soul: 10 things you can do to make a bad work day better, according to an expert
Publication: happiness | performance | workplace
Thanks to News.com.au and Body & Soul, Michelle shares simple steps to ick the work day blues. Everyone knows what it’s like to suffer through a bad work day. Here’s what you can do to reframe, refocus and regain some joy at work. Bad days. Frustrating days. Days when you don’t feel like getting out of […]
Is technology controlling you, or are you controlling it?
Publication: happiness | performance | stress
Over the summer, I had the joy of spending six days in nature. There was no technology. I didn’t listen to music or podcasts while walking. Instead, I focused on putting one foot in front of the other and regularly stopping to immerse myself in the awe of the surrounding environment. If you’ve ever spent […]
What will you gift yourself?
Publication: goals | gratitude | happiness
I love this time of year. It brings back happy memories and, even better, the opportunity to create many more happy memories. It’s also a great time to ponder what gifts you want to give yourself to set you up for an awesome 2023. Now, this isn’t a new wardrobe, an expensive holiday or anything […]
IML: Why leaders need to switch off their digital devices over the summer holidays
Publication: habits | happiness | performance
In this article for the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Michelle explains why it’s important to turn off your digital devices over the summer holiday period. The summer holiday is planned. The itinerary is sorted. Accommodation is booked, and your bags are packed. You’ve cleared your schedule and wrapped up critical tasks, but have you […]
Are you outsourcing what you love?
Publication: decision making | happiness | performance
As someone who loves to get things done, I am always looking for ways to save time and make the most of it. I’m not alone on that front. There are productivity hacks, mantras, books, gurus, and many messages telling us to be productive. There’s even a Productivity Commission. Productivity in all these guises is […]
psnews.com.au: Using the past to imagine the future
Publication: happiness | progress | Success
It’s easy to dismiss yesterday’s ideas as out-of-date and irrelevant, but like fashions, they have a habit of coming back. Thanks for psnews.com.au for publishing this article about how you can use the past to imagine the future. In high school, one of my favourite subjects was history; so much so I thought about becoming a […]