26 Mar 2024

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There are a few things on this Earth that all people have in common. One of them, everyone sleeps. That said. We all know how important sleep is, but still avoid it! Why? Sleep is scientifically proven to be the time when the body recovers. Health, memory formation, and stress levels are all linked to sleep.  Throughout history, leaders, scientists, and philosophers have described the...
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05 Mar 2024

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Procrastination - when we avoid a task we said we would do for no good reason, despite expecting our behavior to bring negative consequences. Procrastination, believe it or not, is our body's way of protecting us from harmful tasks. When you have something that you dread, the amygdala sends out the same hormones as if you were experiencing a threat. Your brain then goes into fight, fl...
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20 Feb 2024

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Confidence allows us to reach goals and face challenges that we otherwise would not have the courage to face. You could be applying for a new job, asking for a raise, or speaking to your peers. Confidence is prevalent in all of these tasks. But what about when you need confidence? 18-07 is here to help!We will be sharing 3 ways to help increase your confidence so you can take one step...
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30 Jan 2024

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We all make mistakes. It’s a part of life; however, these actions can hurt others. Whether in your personal or professional life, learning how to show you are sorry is vital. Good apologies have certain characteristics, so here are the key things to know when giving an apology: 1. Accept Responsibility. A centerpiece of an apology is understanding and accepting responsibility for your...
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22 Nov 2023

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    The best way to learn to overcome stage fright is to know how it works!   When you get stage fright before you speak publicly, it comes from this fear of reputation. It is a primal feeling that stems from the fight-or-flight response. In reality, it is only a speech, but your brain believes predators are watching. Your body is preparing to fight to deat...
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02 Feb 2021

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As we move into a new month and further into the new year it so important to maintain a realistic and structured routine (where possible). As the lines between work and home become blurred, we have compiled our top tips to ensuring you stay positive during this time. Structure your day We are creatures of habit – breaking the day up into manageable chunks enables us to focus. Struc...
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12 Jan 2021

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Much like in dating, ghosting in the recruitment world involves candidates being left hanging by hiring managers after the application process. The term ‘Ghosting’ does not apply to roles that you have sent your CV in for and not heard back, sadly this is a common scenario and it tends to be that the Recruiter/ Hiring Manager has been overwhelmed with advert response. ‘Ghosting’ appli...
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20 Oct 2020

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Are you sure you’re not just procrastinating? We all do it. Some more artfully than others. We can be aware of when we’re doing it and most of the time it relates to something so trivial it doesn’t really matter. There are many things that can simply wait until we are in a better frame of mind to do them. Sometimes we’d like to procrastinate longer but we’ve simply run out of time. Th...
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21 Apr 2020

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In times of crisis it serves best to not only count our blessings but also dig deep and look for the opportunities a challenging circumstance presents.  All of us are facing, in different ways, changes and challenges to our normal. Here is a tick list of some points to remember when making the most of lockdown: Network building Reconnect with your network – remind people you...
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22 Nov 2018

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On 26th Sept 2018, MMS and 18-07 ran their first open workshop. To date, we have run these in a closed environment for specific businesses and people. This was a new step forward and one we wanted to prove. Tickets were sold out with over 80 people turning up. It was themed “The Power of Now Journey” and an introduction talk as to why and how we need to look after ourselves bet...
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26 Oct 2018

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A different way of thinking about and coping with stress. In the TED Talk below, Kelly McGonical highlights some interesting points: Realising your heart pounding is your body getting ready for action and the next challenge lessens the effects of stress. "What we know for certain is that chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort". There are l...
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