Mental health

Could we change our mindsets to enjoy the paddle to sea as well as the surf back to shore?

“Daddy… Daddy! Can we ask you a question?” asked my three sons 15 years ago, when they were seven, five and three years old. “What would you like us to be when we grow up?” Well, that was easy. “Happy…

To keep the public happy all the time is an impossible task. We all know that, but still get affected by complaints, grumbles and social media diatribes. People are now more likely to publicise their …

Why not adapt your resolutions to generate more achievable goals this year?

How to use empathy to enhance your leadership status

Could combating the apparent lack of empathy in the profession boost practice profitability?

Advice for spotting and managing stress in your practice

Three useful imagery techniques are discussed in the last of a short series on meditation for beginners

The first step to dealing with emotions is simply identifying them through meditation

The amount of time a person spends concentrating on “nothingness” in the morning can correlate with their level of happiness throughout the day

Why aren’t we more compassionate towards each other at work when we can be so caring and thoughtful about our patients?

A Vets4Pets joint venture partner explains his practice’s journey to developing a wellness portfolio with a great response and uptake

More than just retail therapy, self-compassion is about giving yourself credit and making time to be content and mindful

Survey results reveal the prominence of mental health issues and identify areas where changes could be made

When emotions are running high, they cannot be ignored, but they can be carefully managed

The first competency of emotional intelligence can help us change and regulate our reactions to encourage more positive behaviours

It is healthy for those in the veterinary profession to have some fear of failure, but can that fear prevent progress?

Mindfulness takes practice, but just five minutes a day could help to improve your mental well-being

How does this question make you feel? Energised and thinking about all the good things that happened, or slightly numb and empty? Are you able to recall a list of things that you or the team did that …

What is imposter syndrome and how can you tackle it?