How possible is fulfilling work for midlife women?
To kick off my PhD research into the Psychology of Fulfilling Work, I undertook a thorough review of the latest psychology research – to gather available insights and provide a…
Tag: psychology
Courage can be contagious (like other strong emotions) – here’s how
If you have ever found yourself ‘catching’ someone else’s anxiety or smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. The effect is…
Are you entering 2025 needing a work change – but not sure where to start?
Whilst there are real benefits to coaching, sometimes you need something more / different. Bravestarts is a great initiative cofounded by Lucy Standing and Anna Steule. I am leading an…
Are you one of the midlife team – when is midlife and why does it matter so much?
When I talk about my work specialising in the Psychology of Midlife, one of the first questions I get asked is “when is midlife anyway?” If you search midlife online…
What it really means to feel fulfilled in work
Research suggests fulfilling work is an aspiration available to many / most people, but how do you know you are feeling fulfilled? What is the nature of the experience? “Fulfilling…
Choir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker
I recently joined a choir – a friendly and inclusive community choir, with no humiliating auditions thankfully! This week, we’ve been performing together at various concerts and I’ve been struck…
Why some birthdays have more impact than others
This weekend, my twin and I turned 55. Not as big a birthday as 50 or 60 probably, but it does seem to put us into a different age group…
Career strategy #5: Practice explaining your story – to help others help you
Career journeys are never a straight line – there are always bends in the road, plot twists, changing characters. By mid-career and midlife, you will have done a lot, achieved…
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