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Should leaders take the time to indulge?
Researchers have found that adaptive indulgence not only boosts well-being and happiness but also aids individuals in recovering from the em
Tamar Balkin
Feb 196 min read
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What is the critical element in recovery and replenishment from work?
Recovery from work is essential for employees to remain energetic, engaged, and healthy, even under high job demands.
Tamar Balkin
Dec 4, 20246 min read
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Why do we need Movember? Surely, men care about their health.
Whilst Movember is focused on men's health, all my readers have the responsibility to be proactive with their physical and mental health.
Tamar Balkin
Oct 31, 20247 min read
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Can you really refresh over a (long) weekend?
Taking time off to recharge and enjoy yourself is a healthy habit, offering short-term benefits and contributing to long-term wellbeing.
Tamar Balkin
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Can We Bring More Confidence Into Our Decision-Making?
The complexity of decision-making isn't solely determined by the potential outcomes but also by the significance individuals attach to them.
Tamar Balkin
Mar 7, 20246 min read
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We Need To Broaden Our Perspective On Managing Psychological Well-Being In The Workplace.
Growth in the well-being sector has not led to improvement in workers' mental health.
Tamar Balkin
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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How Are You Going To Achieve Meaning And Purpose At Work In 2024?
“And you light up my life You give me hope To carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song" You Light Up My Life by Whitney...
Tamar Balkin
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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Can Leaders Minimise The Likelihood Of Unethical Behaviour?
“Hey, white liar Truth comes out a little at a time And it spreads just like a fire Slips off of your tongue like turpentine And I don't...
Tamar Balkin
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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Can The Next Month Be Both Frantic And Lovely?
The end of the year is filled with squishing in as much as possible before Christmas, that we neglect finding the time for leisure.
Tamar Balkin
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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It’s Movember And It's Not Negotiable
Movember is all about men’s physical and psychological health. It’s a yearly reminder to head off to the GP.
Tamar Balkin
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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Today Is "R U OK" Day. Are You Here To Hear?
This R U OK Day aims to encourage meaningful conversations about mental health and emotional well-being by really listening.
Tamar Balkin
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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What Do You Do When There’s Trouble In Your Workplace?
Do you have the courage to exhibit the vulnerability required to create and maintain a psychologically safe and healthy workplace?
Tamar Balkin
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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The Mature Worker: An Asset Or A Liability?
As a society, we tolerate ageism more than other forms of discrimination. With 27% of Australian workers aged 50 and above impacted.
Tamar Balkin
May 29, 20235 min read
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Can Praise Be Considered A Secret Weapon In Change Management?
Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash “Positive leadership focuses on how to get people to fulfil their potential and develop their inner...
Tamar Balkin
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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What Is Appropriate Humour In The Workplace And Can It Improve Wellbeing?
"I only wanna sing A song that's happy That's why I only wanna walk a street that's sunny I only wanna see the side that's funny" I Only...
Tamar Balkin
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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What Is The Vital Role Of Leaders In Reducing The Incidence Of Domestic Violence?
“Yes I think I'm okay I walked into the door again If you ask that's what I'll say And it's not your business anyway” Luka by Suzanne...
Tamar Balkin
Feb 6, 20236 min read
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I'm taking a summer break, are you?
The December summer holidays are filled with sunshine, rain, family, friends, loneliness, alcohol, partying, travel, being active, leisure,
Tamar Balkin
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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What are you doing for world mental health week?
‘No more gas in the rig Can't even get it started Nothing heard, nothing said Can't even speak about it Out my life, out my head Don't...
Tamar Balkin
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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Self-Disclosure At Work: What Is The Role Of The Leader?
When deciding when and what personal information to share, the purpose is critical.
Tamar Balkin
Oct 7, 20225 min read
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9th September Is "R U OK" Day. What Are You Going To Do?
"Sometimes in our lives We all have pain We all have sorrow For no one can fill Those of your needs that you won't let show You just...
Tamar Balkin
Sep 7, 20224 min read
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