Wellbeing

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Want to make a change? Get advice from someone who doesn’t care about you

By Lucy Kippist

When life coach Jaemin Frazer came up with the name of his business, The Insecurity Project it went against every ‘rule’ in the business book.

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Explainer: what is a ‘state of disaster’ and what powers does it confer?

A “state of disaster” has been declared for the whole of Victoria from 6pm, Sunday August 2, for a month. How is this different from the existing “state of emergency” and what powers does it give the Andrews government?

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Taking a break is not being lazy, it’s working smart

A few weeks back I wrote about being a small business owner and the impact Covid 19 had on my personal health and wellbeing, Can you hear the cry of your body over the noise of Covid19? It was a fairly frank account of suffering burnout as a result of trying to do everything and be everything in my fitness business whilst pivoting to online delivery. It was also an experience shared by so many business owners across the board.

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Coronavirus update: VIC records 723 new diagnoses, 3 NSW schools close, QLD charges women over false declaration

By Cec Busby

Coronavirus update: VIC records 723 new diagnoses, 3 NSW schools close, QLD charges women over false declaration.

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My imposter syndrome started when I became a mum

By Kate Christie

You’ve been faking it, big time. You really have no idea what you are doing and it’s only a matter of time before someone comes up and taps you on the shoulder and quietly asks you to leave the room without making a scene.

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Podcast 228: How to safeguard your mental health during COVID

New research from MYOB shows 50% of our small business community are facing COVID-induced mental health challenges. Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Smiling Mind Lead Pyschologist, Mike Hines to discover how we can turn this statistic around.

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Is it time to move on from your dodgy office chair?

What would you say if someone told you that you spend an average of 6.3 hours every day with a killer? They’re crazy… Right?! According to Gavin Ward, the CEO of Office National – a leading supplier of office supplies and stationery, that is exactly how long office workers spend sitting at their desk everyday – uncomfortable, unhealthy and unflattering.

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Don’t forget to look after yourself, warns Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell

By Lucy Kippist

As we head into the fourth consecutive month of COVID life, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged small business owners to pay close attention to their mental health.

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What does it mean when I crave sugar after lunch?

If you have been working at home for some time, or have found yourself with the fridge in easy reach in recent weeks thanks to COVID, you will be all too aware that what we choose to eat throughout the day not only plays a powerful role in energy regulation but also in weight control. So if you know that your ‘at home’ nutrition needs a little work, here are the easy ways to ensure that you are getting your lunch right, to ensure you are fueled and satisfied throughout the afternoon.

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3 ways you can use food choices to manage stress

Running your own business, although exhilarating, is also stressful, especially at this point in history. Managing this stress through a combination of strategies, such as physical activity, meditation and getting support from people who can offer solid advice are all important. However, a less-common strategy is eating to manage stress more effectively.

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The 4 stages of an effective apology

Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not time that rebuilds trust, it is giving a proper apology instead. The moment someone apologises effectively, it’s no longer necessary to be guarded towards them.

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Podcast 223: How to COVID safe your business

In this episode of the podcast Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Customer Service about COVID safe measures.

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Are you suffering from a business mood swing?

I have mood swings quite frequently – hormonal mood swings, that curl-up-in-a-hole mood swing when I’m feeling fed up at having to be all things to all people and since I started my own business – business mood swings.

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Life in transition? 4 tips to energise you

By Emma Delahey

I was enjoying a walk the other day when a colourful note made me stop. It was stuck to the fence of a nearby house. In crinkly words it read: Be Greatfull… It was clearly written by a child who wanted to create a nice message in difficult times.

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How to handle relationships conflict in #iso

Have you been feeling it? That little (or big!) bubble of irritation coming up as you look at your partner or kids or house mates... who left this mess? Who's dishes are these? Where did that washing come from? Can you take the kids I am on a call?!

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Can you hear the cry of your body over the noise of COVID 19?

Whatever your work situation, the necessity of self-care has been expounded for long enough to be both commonly understood and extremely well-resourced. There would be few people who hadn't felt, or didn't know of the benefits of strategies such as breathing techniques, exercise, mindfulness and meditation in managing stress and fatigue. We all know the importance of looking after ourselves to sustain our health & well being. We also know it helps our productivity, morale and corresponding employment satisfaction. When we feel well, we work well. Simple as that.

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A message for women in business

A message for all you beautiful women out there, stop trying to be everything to everyone, instead be a savvy business woman, in it for the long haul, who has time to enjoy life along the way.

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Podcast 221: How to change a core belief (and why it will transform your business)

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Lucy speaks with Insecurity coach Jaemin Frazer about how we can change a core belief and why doing so can transform our business.

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7 ways to manage your coronaphobia

By Kochie's Business Builders

As we’re slowly moving out of lockdown, many Australians will be feeling anxious about going outside, away from the safety of home, and returning to normal life.