Positive deviants are people who diverge from the norm in constructive ways. They make the world a better place. If you’re a positive deviant, this blog is for you.

Self-care when you don’t have time.

We all know self-care is important, but when you’re short on time and energy, it …

Self-caring or selfish? Resilient leaders know the difference

Attention busy leaders. Putting your needs first isn’t selfish and you SHOULD be doing it …

Is burnout really job related depression?

Feeling burnt out? Depression may be at the root of the problem. An analysis completed …

Burnout is NOT caused by stress

Attention busy managers. You can thrive despite your high workloads and challenging problems. Being in …

Is your stress really anticipatory grief?

Stress sometimes comes out of nowhere. You may find that you’ve recently become easily distracted …

I’m not the retiring type. Here’s why.

I’m fascinated by people who keep working long after they ‘could’ retire. For example Henri …

Stressed out? Swap affirmations for THIS

Are affirmations failing to address your stress? Research shows that self-affirmation techniques can ease stress …

Set limits with difficult people

Tired of letting others control your behaviour? You need to read Difficult People Made Easy …

Endurance and resilience are not the same thing

Most people think endurance and resilience are the same thing. But they’re not. Athletes need …

Manage stress to protect your brain

Stress management isn’t just about protecting your mental health. It’s important for protecting your brain …

Your brain on stress – it’s scary

We all know that stress is not a good thing. But did you know that …

#1 habit of super resilient people

Becoming a successful leader requires resiliency. Leaders need to be able to adapt to change …