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The Pandemic “Shoulds” and Other Unhelpful Ways of Thinking

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

The Pandemic “Shoulds” and Other Unhelpful Ways of Thinking

Despite the reopening of most businesses and greater flexibility with respect to our social lives (here in Atlantic Canada, at least) many of us are still wading through a plethora of emotions triggered by the pandemic. Our circumstances are unpredictable. Work likely feels different. Even when you’re able to spend quality time with loved ones and engage in hobbies that normally help you to unwind, you might be conscious of a little voice in your head reminding you that yo

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3 Things Great Leaders Understand About the Transition to the New Workplace “Normal”

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
3 min

3 Things Great Leaders Understand About the Transition to the New Workplace “Normal”

A friend recently said to me that if she had learned one thing from the pandemic, it was to appreciate the mundane aspects of her job. She went on to explain that pre-pandemic she sometimes found herself frustrated and bored when work was rolling along uneventfully. For the past three months her work circumstances have been about as unpredictable as they could be: she’s been laid off, re-hired, worked from home, had her designated job tasks change significantly, has seen lo

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4 Ways the Pandemic May Be Challenging the Mental Health of Your Employees Right Now

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

4 Ways the Pandemic May Be Challenging the Mental Health of Your Employees Right Now

If you’re in a leadership role, you’ve likely faced some brand new challenges during the pandemic between your team members being off work, working from home, working while adhering to new protocols related to physical distancing and the like, or whatever circumstances your organization is/has/will navigate. You’ve probably (hopefully!) put some thought into how your team members might be managing different stressors than you are, and acknowledging that we all manage anxieti

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How Radical Acceptance Can Improve Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
3 min

How Radical Acceptance Can Improve Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Happy Wednesday, friends! How’s your mental health this week? If you’re like me, you might still be finding our present circumstances a bit surreal. Here in New Brunswick we’re about two months in to the bizarre “new normal” – a world with social restrictions, total overhaul of work life and constantly evolving protocols to stay on top of. It can be tough not to let yourself be bogged down in the “what ifs”. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, how can you preserve your men

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10 Free Resources to Help Your Organization Manage Mental Health During COVID-19

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

10 Free Resources to Help Your Organization Manage Mental Health During COVID-19

Happy Wednesday, my friends! If you live in New Brunswick (like me) this week has been a special one for you, with the exciting news released on Friday allowing families to expand their social isolation “bubble” to include another household. While this decision was a difficult one for some, I hope happiness outweighed the stress and that getting to see and hug some of your loved ones gave a mental health boost to all who’ve been able to safely open up their bubbles. I’ve ha

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Struggling with Your Mental Health? Remembering These 5 Things Might Help

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
3 min

Struggling with Your Mental Health? Remembering These 5 Things Might Help

Chances are, your life today looks vastly different than it did a couple of months ago. As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in Canada and most other countries in the world, these wildly new and rapidly evolving circumstances are taking a toll on us in many ways – socially, financially and with respect to our mental health. Many Canadians who hadn’t previously experienced mental health problems are now struggling. People who had been effectively managing long-term mental h

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Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

Self Care: A Worthwhile Investment

Anyone feeling a little more stressed out than usual these days? You’ve heard of self care. You’ve heard of resilience. But what do these terms really mean, in a practical sense? Engaging in regular self care is a proactive approach to wellness and a vital component of a good “mental health maintenance plan” – which in turn builds resilience. Think of self care as an investment in your mental health. The idea is much the same as when we make a financial investment: we i

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3 Ways Leaders Can Support Their Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

3 Ways Leaders Can Support Their Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hello out there! Despite ongoing stressful circumstances I hope you’ve been able to define the “new normal” we’ve been hearing about, and what that looks like for you. The beautiful spring weather we’ve been getting a taste of here on Canada’s east coast has been a good reminder for me that although much is uncertain right now some things – like the cycle of the seasons – remain unchanged. Today I want to talk about leadership and the implications of these chaotic times on

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Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
5 min

Traps to Avoid While Working from Home

I hope you’ve all fared as well as possible this week. I know you’re going through major and very sudden changes in your work and personal lives – I’m right there with you. The days have been challenging and I’ve found it hard not to fixate on the myriad outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. My businesses offer in-person group training and involve a good deal of travel so it’ll be a while till things return to normal in my work life. The financial and psychological wellbeing of

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Managing Stress, Panic, Fear and Anxiety Amidst Uncertainty

Elizabeth Eldridge

Nov 18, 2022
4 min

Managing Stress, Panic, Fear and Anxiety Amidst Uncertainty

A lot has certainly changed since my last post just one week ago. The global pandemic and the anticipation and unknowns about what the spread of COVID-19 will look like in our Atlantic Canadian communities has everyone feeling unsettled at best and completely panicked at worst. Many of us are feeling helpless and at the mercy of things beyond our control, which further contributes to the overwhelm. The major disruption to routines – maybe your kids are now home with you al

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