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Do you really thrive on being busy?

Do you really thrive on being busy?

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 13, 2021 | Burnout, Career, MIndfulness, Overwhelm, Stress

I used to believe that I could thrive on being busy. Powering through to do lists made me feel energised and productive. I also loved being in demand. Let’s be honest, it feels good. It makes us feel we’re doing worthwhile things. And of course, we all need to make a...
The beauty of Beginner’s Mind

The beauty of Beginner’s Mind

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 22, 2021 | Confidence, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Negativity

‘Beginner’s Mind’ is about dropping our expectations and preconceived ideas about something, and seeing things with an open mind, fresh eyes, just like a beginner. If you’ve ever learned something new, you can remember what that’s like: you’re...

5 causes of burnout and how to avoid it.

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 1, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Inner Troll, Overwhelm, Stress

The causes of burnout might seem obvious.. too much work, right? Doh. But, in fact, while workload is obviously a major contributing factor, it’s a little more complex than that. In addition to workload here are 4 more causes. Lack of control One of the biggest causes...
Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

by Rachael Roberts | May 11, 2021 | Assertiveness, Burnout, Career, Confidence, Personal Development, stressed day

Inspired and depressed in equal measures? I recently carried out a survey into the situations and attitudes of 122 independent ELT professionals (self-employed teachers, trainer, writers, editors, school owners, consultants). Reading about why they loved their work...
Why emotional agility is far more powerful than ‘positive thinking’.

Why emotional agility is far more powerful than ‘positive thinking’.

by Rachael Roberts | Apr 27, 2021 | Confidence, Emotions, Inner Troll, Negativity

Everyone has negative thoughts and emotions. But what’s the best way to deal with these? Sometimes we hear people saying things like ‘turn that frown upside down’ or no ‘negative vibes here’…. I do believe that it’s possible to shift a negative perspective, but it’s...
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