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The simple things in life are the best.      Many of us have come to realise this after the challenging year that was 2021, which rolled into the start of 2022.  With that in mind, and as we look to the future, it is so important to hold onto some of that perspective that we have gained through these times.      Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D  and Tom are excited to bring you another Well Workplaces podcast on the topic of: How to create your list to improve happiness.  It is important to reflect, maintain perspective and make a plan for keeping the simple things in life. ~  Connect with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D of Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Sometimes you just have to see the good in everything.    They say everything happens for a reason.   They say you’ll get over it.   And finally good vibes only.    What do all of these statements have in common?   They are actually quite toxic.  In a world that froths on the pursuit of happiness, it seems quite obvious how the simplification of our feelings can leave people feeling a bit well ‘blah’.   You only need to look up hashtag #goodvibesonly on Instagram and you will be hit with a massive 15.3 million posts of perfectly angled pictures that highlight perfection and happiness.   What about the other vibes that exist in the human experience?   Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom Bosna are excited to be tackling the topic of toxic positivity in this episode.  We dissect the topic of toxic positivity, discuss practical examples of how this plays out in relationships and workplaces   We will also tackle some strategies on how to deal with toxic positivity in the workplace and discuss how leaders can approach this to support their team members.   We promise to bring the #goodvibesonly and Tom to never use the word vibes in real life interactions in future.   ~ Connect with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D of Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

The Chief Wellbeing Officer update is a fortnightly insight column by Tom Bosna, which he writes on LinkedIn and for the Well Workplaces community. For the second CWO, the question is - do you have the right to disconnect in the workplace? The Eight Hours workday Act was passed for Victoria and New South Wales, Australia in 1916. Fast forward to now and the Fourth industrial Revolution is in full effect and the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds are getting pretty darn blurry - especially at work! Throw in a global pandemic, add in the eight hour work mindset and then stir in Mark Zuckerberg talking about the Metaverse and things are feeling pretty damn weird (I personally prefer Icelandverse). So back to the question - do you have the right to disconnect at your work? Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group. Our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways.

Are you kicking off the year with a toasted cheese sandwich lunch habit that you need to shake? We're excited to be talking with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D on the topic of working through the science on how food and mood are connected. At the start of the year, it is quite common for most of use to endeavour to 'eat better' and it normally comes from a place of wanting to lose weight. A growing body of science in the field of cognitive nutrition shows that food-brain connection is actually one of the most powerful drivers of our overall wellbeing. Natalie and Tom talk about emotional eating, some of the interesting science around the food and mood connection, as well as touch on burnout and nutrition. Connect with Dr Natalie Flatt and Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

A vision board, goal setting, planning to make a plan, a new diary, positive affirmation and a fresh start.  These are all the things that I associate with the start of the year. Often we start the year great intentions but fail to strike up long term motivation to make it rain all year round. These things either excite you like a kid being told they run fast in there new pair of shoes or makes you roll your eyes and think, not this 'new year, new me' toxic positivity shite again.  While most of us find ourselves returning to work remotely - Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom Bosna are kicking off the year to talk about motivation in this episode.   It's totally OK - not to feel super pumped and highly motivated just because the calendar has changed over to January. During this discussion, we will explore the psychology of intrinsic motivation, what it is and how it can help us. We will discuss how to cultivate motivation using some proven strategies and tactics used by high performers, especially while many of us work from home to start the year.  Connect with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D of Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

The Chief Wellbeing Officer update is a fortnightly insight column that I write on LinkedIn and for the Well Workplaces community. In the first CWO the question is Have you had a movement break today? We know that sedentary behaviour often leads to fatigue, disengagement, low mood, lack of focus and an uncomfortable, aching body – all of which can be very costly. In this episode Tom discusses The key benefits of exercise and activity The Australian guidelines and recommendations of exercise Five key tips for creating a movement break during your working day Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group. Our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways.

"If you can change your mind, you can change your life". Who said that? You can thank William James for the wisdom on this one. He is the father of American Psychology and developer of the philosophical school of Pragmatism. And don't we all need to be pragmatic moving through the start of 2022?! I'm excited to chat with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D on the topic of - How a mindset renovation can lead to positive behaviour change - How words and language can facilitate behaviour modification - The practical psychology and tips on how to create a growth mindset in a rapidly changing world We all have the capacity to change, grow, and develop in whatever we set our minds to do - we just have to believe it and be pragmatic. Connect with Dr Natalie Flatt and Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Affect labelling. Never heard of it? Me neither, until my good pal Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D broke it down for me like this - the ability to put feelings into words. This latest podcast is part of our commitment to educating our Well Workplaces community on the mental health tools to help you rebound, regroup and recover into 2022. In this episode, you will learn what affect labelling is, how it works wonders for your brain and how to implement it and put it in your toolkit. Share the love with your keen colleagues, friends and partners! About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

The Festive season can be a time for family, connection and a break from our busy lives. We sometimes romanticise about how our festive season will be and elevate our expectations of what we will experience to a fault. In this final Well Workplaces podcast for the year, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom are excited to be talking about how to manage our expectations and set boundaries this festive season. They discuss managing family, managing expectations of ourselves, gift giving and my favourite - post Christmas recovery! Join us for the grand finale of 2021 and set yourselves up for a healthy break! About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Rapid change can feel like you are on a rollercoaster that just won't stop. This feeling of not being in control, or in the drivers seat, over the last twelve months has created anxiety and overwhelm for many. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom Bosna talk about how to create your circle of control. This is a really simple tool to centre yourself, to take back control and reduce overwhelm. Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D will talk us through the specific steps in the circle of control exercise. About Dr Natalie Flatt and Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.