So often we think that when we leave high school or university, the turmoil of bullying is left behind upon entering the real world – the truth of the matter is, no matter how old one gets, bullying never ceases. Bullying is one of the few things that no matter how old we get, no matter where we go or what we do, will always exist. When we enter the workplace, we go in with, … [Read more...] about How to Handle Being Bullied at Work
Archives for March 2018
Why Your Mental Health and Physical Health are Equally Important
Health practitioners always seem to remind their patients to exercise as well as eat healthy all the time to keep up a healthy body. Though this is great, they forget one more significant aspect that unless the patient is mentally healthy, physical health does not matter. The World Health Organization describes health as a state of complete physical, mental and … [Read more...] about Why Your Mental Health and Physical Health are Equally Important
How Workers’ Stress is a Symptom of a Greater Problem
The modern organization is defined by stress. The workplace doesn’t just have stress, it’s saturated with it. There is ‘good’ stress – the kind that motivates people and is an integral part of any busy working life. And then there is bad stress – the kind that impacts people and erodes at organizational productivity. Organizational leaders need to know one thing: bad stress in … [Read more...] about How Workers’ Stress is a Symptom of a Greater Problem
How to Talk to Your Boss about Mental Health
While discussions about mental health are becoming more commonplace, people remain hesitant to have these discussions with their boss. This is, in part, due to fears of unfair treatment, loss of credibility, and being passed on opportunities and promotions. There are many misconceptions about mental health, especially in relation to one’s work ethic thus, discussions … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Boss about Mental Health