Why is non-judgemental listening so challenging?
Why is non-judgemental listening so challenging? by Marion Hewitt | 31 Mar 2021 Developing non-judgemental listening is helpful not only for MHFA but many areas of life. We might ‘hear’ but do we properly ‘listen’? To listen, to really listen, is a skill. We spend time being taught to speak, read and write, but are […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental Health in the Workplace by Marion Hewitt | 5 Oct 2024 10 October is World Mental Health Day, each year media coverage of increases with the greater understanding of the prevalence and impact of mental health. For 2024 the theme is workplace mental health. Mental Health at Work Much of the discussion relating to […]
The Myth of Multi-tasking
The Myth of Multi-tasking by Marion Hewitt | 19 Jun 2023 We might think we are being efficient when trying to juggle multiple things at once, however, science shows our brain cannot effectively multitask and overall efficiency drops. Can we multi-task? At some level we can do more than one thing if very different actions […]
Celebrating the People Profession
Celebrating the People Profession by Marion Hewitt | 8 May 2023 As people professionals we know we can have a positive impact on the experience employees have at work, and the collective impact employees have on organisational performance and outcomes. Changes in the People Profession Those I have met, and worked with over many years, […]
Connectedness with Nature
Connectedness with Nature by Marion Hewitt | 12 May 2021 In Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 the theme is connectedness with nature. During our MHFA Networking Group we shared ideas on ways to do this – both personally and within organisations. Connecting with nature benefits our mental health, but its not just about getting outside. […]
Why is non-judgemental listening so challenging?
Why is non-judgemental listening so challenging? by Marion Hewitt | 31 Mar 2021 Developing non-judgemental listening is helpful not only for MHFA but many areas of life. We might ‘hear’ but do we properly ‘listen’? To listen, to really listen, is a skill. We spend time being taught to speak, read and write, but are […]
What is self-compassion?
What is self-compassion? by Marion Hewitt | 31 Mar 2021 Learn how to treat yourself with the same kindness and care you show towards others. At a very simplistic level self-compassion is the difference between living with an internal narrative that is a harsh internal critic, and one that is a kind and supportive friend. […]
Mental Health – Maintaining Focus
Mental Health – Maintaining Focus by Marion Hewitt | 22 Jan 2021 The statistics are concerning, not just for the pandemic but the predictions beyond it. Over the past year we have seen organisations doing great things to support employee wellbeing during the tough times of the pandemic. But what happens next? Introduction I recently […]
Supportive Conversations
Supportive Conversations by Marion Hewitt | 28 Sep 2020 When supporting employee mental ill health, the aim is to enable them to feel able to be open about their health so that you can together identify the best way to provide support, so they can work productively and effectively. This benefits both them and the […]
Mental Health is a Business Imperative
Mental health is a business imperative by Marion Hewitt | 04 May 2020 Before the pandemic we were already aware of the frightening statistics regarding mental health issues each year. During and post the pandemic this has and will be, exacerbated. Supporting employee mental wellbeing A year ago, in a world pre-Covid I facilitated a […]