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What Grief and Performance Have in Common (More Than You’d Think)
Grief and high performance are interconnected through the concept of capacity. While grief diminishes one’s capacity, understanding and working within that limitation is crucial for recovery and performance. Rather than pushing through, acknowledging one’s current capacity and gradually rebuilding leads to growth, creating a deeper life alongside loss.
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The Mental Load of Just Getting Home Safely
The author discusses the mental burden women bear from constant vigilance regarding safety in public. This unacknowledged mental health load stems from assessing risks, impacting their overall well-being. Highlighting the urgent need for societal change, the piece emphasizes that recognizing this fatigue is essential for self-care, advocating for understanding from those who don’t share this…
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You Can’t Stop the Storm. But You Can Build the House First.
Pre-traumatic growth suggests that we should prepare for inevitable challenges in life before they occur, rather than relying solely on resilience in the aftermath. By building strong foundations through relationships, self-awareness, and healthy habits, we can better navigate stress and mental health. This proactive approach enables growth rather than despair during tough times.
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Is It Safe to Fall Apart? On Grief and the Permission We Never Give Ourselves
The post addresses the struggle of expressing grief in a world that often expects individuals to be “fine.” It highlights the importance of creating safe spaces to grieve, acknowledging one’s changed capacity, and allowing oneself to feel. The PERFORM Mind Gym offers a supportive environment for this necessary mental health work.
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Grief At Work: The Conversation EVERY Workplace Needs Have
Over 20% of sick days in the UK are linked to mental health, often rooted in grief beyond bereavement. Businesses lack effective grief strategies, impacting employee performance and retention. Understanding and addressing grief can foster positive workplace cultures, enhancing safety and performance. The PERFORM Experience offers a Mental Health Strategy Audit to identify improvement areas.
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Get Your Ducks in a Row: The FREE Resource That Changes Everything
The PERFORM Experience highlights that “Getting Your Ducks in a Row” focuses on personal mental health strategies rather than mere organization. This framework encourages self-awareness, understanding one’s strengths, and building supportive habits. The resource is available for free to enhance accessibility, while the Mind Gym offers deeper engagement in mental health practices.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Why Action Beats Awareness
Despite years of mental health awareness efforts, significant issues like rising sick days and burnout persist. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 emphasizes the need for action, not just awareness. Effective change requires consistent, evidence-based practices. The PERFORM framework offers practical tools for improving mental performance. Start taking action today.
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Proactive Mental Health: Prevent Burnout Before It Happens
Many people only address their mental health after experiencing significant issues like burnout. The PERFORM Experience encourages proactive mental health protection, similar to physical wellness. Small, consistent actions and evidence-based practices can enhance well-being and performance. The program offers a free resource to help individuals start protecting their mental health effectively.
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Why We All Need a ‘Third Space’
Modern life often overwhelms individuals with constant demands, leaving little time for reflection. The concept of a “Third Space” fosters emotional reset and thoughtful engagement through activities like journaling and meaningful conversations, enhancing decision-making and overall wellbeing amidst ongoing responsibilities.
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The Three Layers of Sustainable Wellbeing
Sustainable wellbeing is a multi-layered system comprising protection through daily habits, growth via reflection and supportive dialogue, and recovery through deeper support like therapy. Strengthening all layers enhances resilience, adaptability, and emotional stability, preventing crises and promoting lasting mental health.
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