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...
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 ene...
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,...
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...
The Power of Self-Reflection
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
25/11/2020
Many of us are too busy to slow down. There just seems to be too much to do. We hurry, rush, run and race through life. And we are surrounded by digital distractions,...
Are You in Prison?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
12/11/2020
No prison is a pleasant place! I know, I’ve worked in many… and seen things most people will never see. Sadly, many people live their entire lives trapped in...
The Meaning of Balance
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
08/11/2020
Pause for a moment and look at all areas of your life – physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual. These different areas, or life domains, are important for your...
