Heather Ikin
Jan 20, 2023
Should I stay or should I go? Knowing when to quit...
It was hard to miss yesterday’s announcement that New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made the decision to resign from her...
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Heather Ikin
Oct 20, 2022
Work pressure: is it all about workloads and overtime?
Managing the demands of work can be complex and spotting the impacts of this sometimes harder. For many of us, when determining if...
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Heather Ikin
Oct 10, 2022
Mental health at work: a business imperative
This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is: “making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”. The World Health...
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Heather Ikin
Sep 5, 2022
Why EAP gets a bad rap and other tales of WHS mismanagement…
As a component of the work I do, I’m engaged in counselling and crisis support services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). I...
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Heather Ikin
Aug 4, 2022
Feeling overloaded?! When and how to say “no”
Does the thought of saying “no” to people at work or in your personal life leave you feeling stressed and uncomfortable? Many of us...
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Heather Ikin
Jul 25, 2022
Dreading more remote work? Addressing the impacts to mental health
Just over a week ago I posted an article about the anxiety being experienced by some at the prospect of having to return to the office....
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Heather Ikin
Jul 15, 2022
Feeling anxious about returning to the office? You aren't alone...
Covid-19 has presented numerous challenges for the ways in which we work, and whilst some struggle with the isolation, many have taken to...
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Heather Ikin
Jun 21, 2022
Job burnout: what it is and how to prevent it
Job burnout is being increasingly recognised as a mental health risk, but it’s also sometimes a misunderstood concept.
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Heather Ikin
May 26, 2022
Gender inequality: a multi-faceted, mental health issue
This week has seen a lot of discussion around gender issues, particularly for women, with election outcomes in part attributed to a...
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Heather Ikin
May 4, 2022
Time for a holiday?! The importance of rest and recovery
Are you feeling tired, exhausted, and stressed? Are you struggling to cope with all the work and life responsibilities you have on your...
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Heather Ikin
Apr 14, 2022
When work and life collide...
Dealing with conflict between work and home responsibilities. The boundaries between work and home life are getting increasingly blurry,...
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Heather Ikin
Mar 31, 2022
Welcome to WorkLife Psychology
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to learn more about what we do. When Karolina and I started talking about setting up a practice, we...
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