Countering burnout in the new world of work by applying the principles of elite sport is a strategy that Dr Rob Archer, Director of Cognacity has identified, to help reinvigorate performance for so many of our clients. Dr Rob Archer firmly advocates: “We don’t rise to...
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How To Build A High Performance Routine with Dr Rob Archer
Hybrid working appears to be here to stay, with at least 2/3 of employers expected to offer working from home in the future. Whilst this brings clear benefits for many, it still represents a significant shift in ways of working which will take some adapting to....
The ACT Approach to Handling Anxiety Like a Human Being
Everyone is feeling some anxiety right now and frankly, why wouldn’t we be? But it’s worth remembering that humans are constantly anxious. Here are five reasons why, followed by five ACT-based techniques to handle anxiety like a human being. Five Reasons Why We're...
Financial Wellbeing
Money is the biggest cause of stress for employed adults - far outweighing stress caused by career, health or relationships. Financial stress significantly increases the risk of mental health issues. Fear, envy and shame are the most common negative emotions at the...
Preparing for the long-term impact of COVID-19 “bad” deaths
The corona virus pandemic has been one of the deadliest and rapidly developing global health crises since the Spanish Flu. Even with the research and medical advances since 1918, the human race has very much been caught off guard with its global and deadly spread. As...
‘Blessings in disguise’ – making the most of opportunities for learning and growth in the time of Coronavirus
One common observation from psychotherapy and indeed life itself, is that many of the greatest opportunities for human growth and learning come from experiences we do not initially welcome or recognise. The potential for learning and transformation in any given...
Coronavirus
As uncertainty rises about the continuing spread of coronavirus, many of us may begin to feel a sense of vulnerability. With the heightened media attention, a wide range of thoughts, emotional reactions and behaviours, including an increased sense of anxiety and risk,...
Performing under pressure
We all encounter pressures in our daily life. Maybe it’s an upcoming deadline at work, or a repayment that seems too large. And this can be made even worse, if we feel that others are not really pulling their weight, and are we are left picking up the slack for them,...
That World Cup Feeling
There is no doubt that emotions run high for many of us during the World Cup, as many of us would have experienced watching England's opening game last night. Whether you are an avid football supporter or not, it is hard to avoid the pull of that green screen filled...
Mental Health Awareness Week and a Royal Wedding: A New Chapter
A red-headed boy, stepping a slow and sombre march through the grey streets, behind a carriage. It’s an early image that is seared into the memory of many us - a 12-year old Prince Harry, walking respectfully behind his mother’s coffin. A walk that would be too much...