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 another type of ...
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...
Just Perfect!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
25/10/2020
Do you strive to get “perfect” outcomes in your work, study, home, sport or relationships? Perfect looks, perfect body, perfect marriage, perfect home, perfect...
Want to Achieve Your Dreams?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
12/10/2020
Keep your head in the clouds… but your feet firmly on the ground! You may have heard this old saying before but what does it actually mean? People often share...
Paw Power
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
30/09/2020
Looking for a simple way to reduce stress and improve your mood? Spend some time around animals. It has been shown time and time again that interacting regularly...
What’s in Your Wellbeing Toolbox?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
22/09/2020
I have spoken with many experienced Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the mining industry – both in Australia and overseas – and it takes a special kind of person to...
How’s Your SISU?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
13/09/2020
Do you ever feel like you can’t take it anymore? Motivation dwindling, just trying to get through each day stuck at home and wondering what the future holds in the post-pand...
Managers - Your Words Matter!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
31/08/2020
Words are more powerful than we realise. They can encourage and inspire. They can empower and energise. But they can also hurt and cause harm. Even a brief interacti...
Think You Can't Make a Difference?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
21/08/2020
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” Dalai Lama What a wonderful and funny reminder that each of us can have an...
