Tag Archives: Values and Behaviour

The Science of Gratitude (or What your Mother didn’t teach you about how to say ‘Thank You’)

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Saying thank you is important. Your parents probably spent hours drilling this into you. A polite ‘Thank you’ smooths social interaction and makes life a little kinder. But what your Mum probably didn’t teach you, was how to express heartfelt gratitude in … Continue reading →

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ACT and conscious evolution Part A: Why cant we get our act together to respond to global change?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

We live on a planet completely transformed by humanity.  Our impacts upon the planet are so great that scientists have now coined a term for a new geological age – the Anthropocene.   We are changing the climate, the chemical balance … Continue reading →

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When Feeling Awkward Gets In The Way Of Change

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Have you ever wanted to try something new but because it felt awkward you backed away from the change and went back to what felt more comfortable, even though part of you really wanted to persist with the change? I … Continue reading →

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Closing the intention-behaviour gap

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Over Christmas I put on an additional 3kg. I have been getting rid of it ever since and I have realised that losing weight is a fantastic practice in psychological flexibility.  Just about every minute of the day there are … Continue reading →

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How You Can Make 2013 A Successful Year

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

So here we are in 2013. What will it take for you to define this year as successful? Let’s start by looking back on 2012. What did you achieve? What mistakes did you make? Where do you feel you failed? … Continue reading →

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Growing Compassion in Organisations

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Hello! I am so excited to be joining “Working with ACT” exactly two years to the day since Rob and Rachel started this wonderful blog. Working with mindfulness and values is a big part of my professional and personal life. … Continue reading →

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Jumping Off A Piece Of Paper

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Do you have something important that you need to do but even the thought of it makes you feel so uncomfortable that you just avoid it? It might be risking rejection; doing something boring; risking looking stupid….. In this great podcast, DJ … Continue reading →

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Listening to The Future You

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

When you have to make a difficult decision (Shall I eat another chocolate almond? Shall I buy the $15 wine or the $50? Should I apply for that job?) considering how you would view that decision in 10 years time … Continue reading →

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How to Build Engagement and Vitality

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Are you willing to invest energy in your work? Do you persist in the face of difficulty and give your full attention to your work when you are at work? Do you feel like your work matters? Do you care … Continue reading →

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When Your Mind is Saying: ‘You Just Aren’t Good Enough’

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

I want to tell you a secret…I have a fierce ‘I am not good enough story’ running today. It has been in my face on and off most of the day. What triggered it? My dear friend and co-blogger, Rob … Continue reading →

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