Do you remember what it was like to be a child? As a mental health professional, I have done a lot of work with adults over the past twenty five years. But I started...
Imposter Syndrome – Are You Hiding Behind a Mask?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
06/06/2021
The imposter syndrome can be described as feeling like a “fake” – it's a belief that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Imposter syndrome is very real –...
Why Are the Finns So Happy?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
01/04/2021
According to the 2021 World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row – even during the pandemic. Of course, people...
Give Me a Break!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
18/03/2021
Is this you? You get up from your desk and take small breaks throughout the day regularly? You do a few minutes of exercise or stretching every hour or two? You often eat lu...
It’s Not My Fault!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
20/02/2021
As a mental health professional, I have worked with many people who struggle to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Over time, I have learned to...
Are You Afraid to Shine?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
29/01/2021
Are you afraid of being YOU? Whatever area it is – professional, social, physical, mental, spiritual – what are you afraid of? Perhaps fear is holding you...
Are You an Interesting Person?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
21/01/2021
More and more, we are being pressured to fit into a “box”. We are expected to look or act in certain ways. There’s increasing pressure to blend in with others. But...
The Power of Human Energy
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
07/01/2021
Quantum physics tells us that everything is energy ... you, me and the world around us. How is this related to wellbeing? Simply, emotions and feelings are...
What Kind of Leader Are You?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
24/12/2020
Let me start with a simple question... Are you a courageous leader? Or do you just go along with things instead of challenging the status quo? Too often, leaders...
Why SISU Matters
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
09/12/2020
One of the lessons I have learned as a mental health professional is that resilience and wellbeing are linked. People with higher levels of resilience experience higher...
