Have you forgotten how to relax? It’s been a stressful year of intensity, ambiguity and navigating a more complex environment at work – and at home. Many of us have simply forgotten how to relax after seemingly endless days spent juggling and multi-tasking. Perhaps...
What is burnout? Burnout comes about when three factors come together with chaotic (and often life-changing) results – including experiencing: 1. Emotionally demanding situations 2. Chronic situational stresses over a long period of time 3. A state of physical,...
Be self-aware Notice your own mental state Check for warning signs – this could be feeling irritable, hostile or resentful, being unenthusiastic, disinterested or forgetful. There could be physical sensations of fatigue or achiness. Identify the times you feel most...
Lacklustre emotions aren’t a sign of weakness When we feel fatigued or lack motivation, it’s not a sign you’re failing. Instead it’s due to our brain’s instinctive response to uncertainty. The definition of stress is a state of mental, emotional strain, or tension,...
How SPCA is helping its leaders thrive SPCA helps protect over 35,000 animals in New Zealand who are sick, injured, abused or simply abandoned every year. In 2019, they engaged Mantle to help enhance the capability and cohesiveness of their leaders under a new...
Why we dislike uncertainty As leaders, it’s not only more difficult to manage teams during times of uncertainty – it also can take a toll on our own well-being. We instinctively crave, and value, being in control. Self-control, or the ability to exert control over a...
