Being a leader and managing people is not easy. It can be a delicate balancing act. In my role as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counsellor, I often observe managers...
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Fitness!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
17/06/2020
All of us have times when we feel stressed or anxious and find it hard to cope with life’s ups and downs. But when we are mentally fit, we are better able to cope with diffi...
Do You Keep Your Emotions in a Box?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
03/06/2020
I have worked in prisons… and heard lots of stories. Stories about relationships, regret, survival, abuse, violence, drugs, and death. But there is one story I will never...
Power Up Your Intuitive Intelligence
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
19/05/2020
When you make a decision, do you carefully analyse the problem and rely on hard evidence? What if you don’t have time to engage in conscious contemplation and analysis,...
Want To Be Mentally Strong? Try Stoicism
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
08/05/2020
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to stay cool, calm and collected in almost any situation? How do they keep it all together no matter what life throws at...
Watch Out! Don’t Catch a Bad Mood
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
14/04/2020
Would you be surprised if I told you that your own mood - both good and bad - is often influenced by the mood of others? For example, when you are around positive...
The Power of Humour
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
01/04/2020
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to coping with stressful situations, but laughter and humour are two powerful tools that can help you get through challenging...
Feeling Lonely At Work?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
23/03/2020
You appear calm and in control. You put on a brave face and pretend that everything is well. You maintain a facade of perfection and try and keep up with your work tasks. Bu...
Are You a Ticking Time Bomb?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
16/02/2020
Are you having a difficult time switching off from work? You came home hours ago but can’t stop thinking about that aggressive client, shouting abuse at you. The...
The Importance of Mental Fitness - Do You Have SISU?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
13/01/2020
How is your mental fitness? Are you generally happy and bounce back quickly from a negative comment, a stuff up or failure? Or do you find it hard to let go,...
