Optimism at Work: Why It’s Not About Positivity
Most people misunderstand optimism. They think it means staying positive.Looking on the bright side.Believing everything will work out. But that’s not what optimism actually is. And under pressure, that version doesn’t hold up. What Optimism Really Is Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality. It’s about how you interpret it—and what you do next. More specifically, it’s […]
Why Avoiding Conflict Is Quietly Burning People Out
Most people don’t think of conflict avoidance as a problem. In fact, it often looks like professionalism. You stay quiet in meetings.You go along with decisions.You avoid pushing back. On the surface, everything seems fine. But internally, something else is happening. You replay conversations afterward.You carry frustration.You say yes when you mean no. Over time, […]
Stress Isn’t the Problem — Losing Control of It Is
Most people don’t feel overwhelmed because they have too much to do. They feel overwhelmed because they can’t slow their mind down. You can be organized, capable, and performing well on the outside—and still feel like everything is piling up internally. That’s not a time problem. It’s a regulation problem. This is the part most […]
WHBIS: Why Behavioural Health Belongs in Every Safety Strategy
Safety is no longer just hard hats and hazard tape. For decades, workplace safety focused on physical harm. Helmets, harnesses, and caution tape defined the standard. But in 2025, that definition is no longer enough. With new psychological safety legislation now in effect, organizations must recognize psychosocial risks. These are the everyday behaviours that quietly […]
Managing conflict
Conflict is natural. Knowing how to communicate your thoughts and feelings with people who have different points of view is important! Every opinion adds value and offers different perspectives. When dealing with conflict, ask yourself the following questions: Then follow these next steps: Relationships can be stressful. Knowing how to properly portray your thoughts and […]
Assertiveness
There will be times when you have to speak up for yourself and others. Avoiding conflict is unrealistic; it leads to resentment, bitterness and passive aggressive behaviour. This can cause a tremendous amount of undue stress, anxiety and interpersonal discomfort. Assertiveness is being able to express yourself with confidence and certainty to protect your rights, boundaries and […]
Balance
Stress is prevalent. Unhealthy amounts of stress may lead to many negative side effects including aches and pains, insomnia, illness, burnout, decreased motivation, and many other symptoms that get in the way of enjoying life. Cortisol is the stress hormone, it regulates blood pressure and keeps us healthy. Unfortunately, using it for extended periods of […]
Active listening
Listening matters. It is a topic that has sparked many debates, and has influenced decades of research, as it is one of the most important tools that we have at our disposal. To hear someone speak is entirely different than to actively listen to them. This has been my personal guiding principle in the past […]
Avoiding burnout
Sometimes it’s hard to remember to slow down. Demands from your personal and work life can be consuming. Rarely do we think to take time for ourselves and reflect. Burnout is emotional and mental exhaustion. But… how do I avoid burnouts? Take some time to reflect on how you are feeling. Notice your energy level […]
Self compassion
Being successful requires having your own back. Practicing self-compassion on a regular basis helps you persevere through difficult times. Be there to stand up for yourself when you need it! You need to love yourself unconditionally. That means despite mistakes and challenges, you can approach yourself with kindness, caring and perspective. Error is human. To […]