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...
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 another...
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...
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...
