Whilst delivering a session earlier this week, I encouraged participants to discuss the ‘wonky’ thoughts that caused them stress. An interesting conversation emerged from one group about the use of technology. One person complained about the time it took to learn about, train others and establish new processes, and the other described how AI could revolutionise the way they work, prevent...
Getting back into the work routine after New Year celebrations and an extended period of indulgence can feel like a slog, and with all the motivational (or lack thereof) trends for 2023, it’s no wonder that some might be taking longer to settle into work in 2024. If you were to consider as well that most of us feel that way...
There are very few things in life that cake can’t help with. You may think this is quite a broad statement, but I stand by it. It’s not just the eating of it, though. There are various enjoyable stages: planning which cake you’d like to bake or eat, exploring new ingredients, the baking process and then… the best bit. Nope, not...
Do you have a work bestie? You know, a BFF you spend lunch breaks with or can go to when you’re on the brink of going into HR and screaming into a pillow? In this blog post, Laura Drury shares how friendship at work may be the key to psychological safety and productivity. Positive benefits of friendship Like most, whenever I...
Does a 4-day working week appeal to you? Wondering if there really are benefits or if it’s just an excuse for people to put their feet up? In this post, Laura Drury explores how the 4-day week might improve equality and mental health. Let’s start with the benefits and pitfalls of a 4-day working week There are many important awareness days...
Are you ready to challenge your beliefs around the weekend being the best part of your week? Here’s Laura Drury with some advice on how to enjoy every day to its fullest. Here we are at the end of the second week of the new year - affectionately known as the ‘fudgy bit’ of January. By now, everyone has stopped saying...
Following World Kindness Day on 13th November, Laura Drury asks how important kindness at work is. And most importantly, how you can cultivate a culture of kindness in your workplace. Kindness can help your business Have you ever listened to someone describing a challenge to you, where they’re stuck, and you’re thinking, well, the solution is obvious to me? At Laughology,...
Laura Drury challenges the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ and asks if we think about it differently, will it have a more positive impact?
In this blog post, Laura Drury reflects on a recent moment of unconscious bias and describes how to manage it through awareness and skilled communication.
