Disssertation Detours
One of the biggest lessons that I learned during my master's thesis process was the fact that...
Wrangling Research
Part-time post-grad research degrees are known to be tough and the attrition rate is well...
Mindful Networking
I recently read a fabulous article about business networking - 7 habits of highly effective...
Mindful Communication
What is Mindful Communication? The topic of communication is vast and complex with a myriad of...
The Research Rollercoaster
More than 70% of people who start a part-time PhD give up before they are finished. Take a moment...
Recognising the Real Cost of Unfinished Part-Time, Post-Grad Research Projects
We tend to think of part-time, post-grad research as a personal development process and in many...
The Alchemy of Listening
We think of alchemy as an ancient mystical process of turning lead and other metals into gold, but...
Why Coaching?
Do you feel stuck in your career, relationships, spirituality, emotional development or your life...
The Eye of The Storm: Find the Quiet Within
We’ve seen the footage of ferocious storms that rip up whole landscapes and communities and we’ve...
Sustaining the Well-Spring of Care
I once heard someone describe healthcare professionals as the water in the lake that is the...
What is Mindfulness?
Until recently little was known about mindfulness; except maybe in Buddhist circles. Recently however, the topic appears to be popping up everywhere. From the business and financial sectors to the teaching and healthcare sectors, mindfulness is being recognised as a way of being that soothes the stresses and improves productivity.
Surviving Academic Research
This blog has been created to support those brave enough to take on academic research. It is not a guide to clarify research methodology or the practicalities of the structure of the dissertation. It is a holistic guide to prepare you for what is to come and to help you stay confident, encouraged and balanced during the process.
Mindfulness Really Matters in Patient-Centred Care
As patient numbers and the demands on healthcare professionals have risen, the term patient care has become somewhat of an oxymoron. Healthcare professionals often feel forced to rush through patient lists and tick boxes for medical aid schemes and very seldom get to practice the kind of quality patient care that they envisioned when they began their careers.
