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A collection of insights about balancing ambition and self care.
Thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to inspire your work and life.
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Why Self Reflection Is Important For Work and Life
Have you ever felt a sense of detachment from your true self? A feeling that you don't recognise the person you've become? Have you ever...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
3 min read
Be 'Authentically You': A Makeover For Your Work and Life
How often have you given your life a makeover? Maybe you’ve refreshed your wardrobe, redecorated your space, or revamped your skincare...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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How To Communicate Effectively In Relationships
Imagine this. You’ve just received a promotion, and you immediately call a significant person (a friend, a partner, a family member) to...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Wires Crossed? Here's How To Avoid Miscommunication
Wrong end of the stick. Wires crossed. Baffled expressions and head-scratching moments. We've all been there, left utterly bewildered by...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Your 'Superpowers': Using Strengths For Career Success
As a busy professional navigating a relentless sea of responsibilities, it’s easy to feel swamped and uninspired. Despite your hard work,...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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From Work Dread to Delight. Managing the 'Sunday Scaries'
Have you ever been hit by the dreaded 'Sunday Scaries'? That sinking feeling of anxiety and dread that settles in as the weekend comes to...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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The Good Things About Being Neurotic At Work
We’ve all encountered someone at work who seems a bit neurotic. In fact, we might even be that person. Yet, despite its presence,...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Five Reasons Introverts Are Good For The Workplace
In many traditional organisations, the work environment often caters to extraverts. Performance metrics frequently reward networking...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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New-Starter Gifts: Ten Reasons They're A Modern Must-Have
Think back to your last job start: the mix of excitement, exhaustion, and that awkward feeling of not quite knowing who’s who or where to...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Lacking Inspiration At Work? You Need To Read This
Ever find yourself staring blankly at your computer screen, feeling drained and uninspired, wondering, “Is this all there is?” If your...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Here's How To Write a To Do List That Actually Works
We all have that one thing that seems to follow us everywhere—a to-do list. Whether it’s on your phone, scribbled in a notebook, saved on...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Breathing: A Proven Strategy For Managing Stress
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by work that you found yourself snapping at the smallest things? Maybe it was your partner’s indecision...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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How Overusing Your Strengths Can Derail Your Success
We often celebrate our strengths as the core of what makes us valuable at work. Empathy, kindness, drive, ambition—these are attributes...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Take A Strengths Based Approach For Better Leadership
Leadership — it’s rewarding, yet incredibly challenging. Of course, there’s a relentless pressure to perform, but there’s also an...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Relationships and Wellbeing. An Important Part of Self Care
In our busy, often solitary lives, we might not always realise the profound impact our relationships—beyond just romantic ones—have on...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Gratitude Makes You Happy. Here's Why.
Have you ever taken a moment to genuinely appreciate someone or something in your life? Maybe you felt a rush of warmth, a calming of...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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If You Want To Be Your Best Self Watch Out For This Bias
Have you ever recommended a film to someone, only to be baffled when they didn’t enjoy it? Perhaps you raved about its brilliance, but...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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To Boost Your Wellbeing You Need to Find Your 'Fit'
You’ve probably heard the saying, "You have to kiss a few frogs before you find your Prince (or Princess) Charming." The idea is that by...
Kirsten Forgione | Psychologist
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Gratitude. Busting The Myths About This Undeniably Powerful Practice
When you hear the term ‘gratitude,’ what’s your first reaction? Maybe it’s skepticism, frustration, or even indifference. You’re...
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