Paradigm Shift During A Global Pandemic
As we continue to evolve around what appears to be the ‘new norm’ of being stuck inside, working remotely, etc., it seems as though time has become irrelevant in this age of COVID-19. It can help to...
Experts agree: Mental health is everyone’s business
As mental health and well-being continue to assume greater importance in everyday life, local and international experts in psychology are urging all stakeholders to show an interest in the mental...
Shift Work and Family Routines
Submitted by Kamu Laird, M.Sc. Shift work affects the entire family since family routines can never be fully set. Participation in outside activities such as clubs and sports becomes complicated....
Assertiveness for Safety
It is important for one’s survival to be assertive about certain matters of safety. If you are in a vehicle with a ‘tipsy’ driver speeding on the highway, having consumed more than two drinks, and...
What’s your Parenting Style?
Psychologists have long recognized that parenting styles have a profound effect on the formation of children’s character. Among the most influential findings is Diana Baumrind’s description of...
The Togetherness of Work
Sometimes we need to do things together that we cannot do alone. Our talents and skills are challenged by others and the project flows as if some new passionate wellspring has been tapped. Our...
That Which Does Not Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger: Myth or Reality?
Written by Dr Gerald Lewis We all know the saying, “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” Well for work organizations, it may not be true. In recent years, there has been a wide range...
The New Generation of Technology
Is technology destroying the life of the children of the next generation? We cannot say for sure but what we can say for sure is that technology is certainly reshaping the life of our children. Ever...
Insomnia?
Rest and Rebuild Shift work or no shift work we must sleep. Sleeping is as important as waking. If we do not sleep properly, we cannot wake properly. It follows, therefore, that if we cannot wake...
Food for the Soul
Everything is food. Great sceneries, the magic of falling in love, exciting projects and productive work teams, playing a good game, healthy relationships and deep spiritual moments are all...