Monthly Archives: October 2011

Finding True North: How to Clarify Values (part 1)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Rachel wrote previously about how to get clear about values and that post helps explain  how values can be tangibly defined.  But once you have a clear definition, what then? I’ve had huge problems defining my own values in the … Continue reading →

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How to Evolve a More Vital Life

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

If you are reading this blog, you are probably the sort of person who wants a life that is vital.  According to Steve Hayes, ACT helps us to evolve more vitality by: 1.Undermining Repertoire Narrowing Processes  What this means in … Continue reading →

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Self Compassion and Stress at Work

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Next week I am giving a speech at the Queensland Nurse Leaders Conference on the topic of ‘Stressed Organisations, Distressed Staff’. One of the ideas I will be exploring is self-compassion. The evidence suggests that self-compassion can help when we are … Continue reading →

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How Using ACT in the Workplace Could Change Almost Everything – Some Slides

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at the ANZ ACT conference with an extraordinary group of ACT practitioners who, like Rob and I, are committed to using best practice to create workplaces where people find meaning and purpose in their work. … Continue reading →

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