Many of us are dealing with challenges that if we let them, can make us ‘cranky’. And what we focus on we tend to get. The ‘crankier’ we feel, the more likely we are to notice the negative things happening around us, which in turn makes us even more irritable. So what can we do to help manage the impact that our own, and other people’s emotions can have on us? Wellness Consultant, and Executive Coach - Dr Leanne Wall, shares five specific skills that have helped her to effectively and respectfully handle other people's difficult emotions. The good news is that with practice, you will create new neural pathways in your brain that will enable you to tap into these skills whenever you need to.

Research shows that loneliness is as detrimental to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and there is a correlation between loneliness and coronary heart disease, strokes and depression. Relationships Australia (2018), showed that men tend to report higher levels of loneliness than women and the stats are on the incline. Based on some of her own research, Dr Leanne Wall (Wellness Consultant and Executive Coach) shares her suggestions of what men can do to help avoid loneliness in the first place.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has redefined burnout as a syndrome linked to long-term work stress.  Today burnout is a global phenomenon and according to the WHO comprises three elements: an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion, becoming detached from one's job and a drop-in performance at work.

So how can you tell if you are close to burning our, or perhaps burnt out already? Read more here about the signs and symptoms you need to watch for ……

According to the Oxford dictionary, self-care is defined as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health”.  Dr Leanne Wall reveals the typical symptoms that indicate you may be overwhelmed, and shares some practical self-care strategies to help you address 5 of the most common ones. 

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics it is estimated that 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime and these conditions tend to affect individuals during their prime working years. The issue arises when there are prolonged periods of stress without the opportunity for recuperation. Read Dr Leanne Wall’s insightful article which explains more about the neuroscience around stress response and stress management.