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Ida Protuger
certified systemic life & business coach, psychologist, a former journalist
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Happiness at work
Violence in the workplace can have different forms, including disrespectful communication and belittling behaviors. It remains a significant source of stress at work.
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The World Happiness Day
Happiness is the state of mind. It’s up to us to give it meaning and confirmation.
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The power of collective thinking
Leaders hold a crucial role in nurturing collective thinking as a resource. Those appreciating the value of experience and knowledge in each team member foster a safe space for exchanging ideas. They see the synergy from combined resources as valuable input toward better, well-informed, and inclusive decisions.
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Breaking the stigma of seeking help for mental health
Everyone faces life challenges, and dealing with them, and seeking support from a professional, either for personal development or psychological assistance, is self-care. To step out of an uncomfortable situation, to understand that it’s okay not to feel okay. There are solutions and support out there.
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Decoding ‘I Must’: unveiling the difference between autonomy and external demands
The version of “I must” that refers to autonomy is intrinsic and represents something meaningful for us. It reflects our freedom of choice and the power of determination, guided by our internalized values.
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What do we do with an idea
Our relationship with our ideas should be nurturing rather than critical. We should give them the initial impulse to grow and transform instead of holding them down and regretting missed opportunities.
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Preserving mental health in a working environment
Self-awareness of personal preferences, strengths, work style, emotions, and needs is essential to building a close and caring relationship with oneself. That would open the door to acceptance of other people’s perspectives and needs.
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The power of self-connection
This is the speech of last month’s event where I was a speaker, the story is about the journey to autonomy, the path to self-discovery, and finding the strength offered by the inner resources we gather through life, often unaware that they become our power to create the future we desire.
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Authenticity as a value
We brand ourselves toward personal goals by consciously communicating personal values and identity. So now the key question is, do we brand ourselves by representing our authenticity, or do we brand ourselves as a character that would be socially acceptable?
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How do we deal with insults?
The feeling caused by someone’s gesture, action, or word may or may not have anything to do with the intention of the “offender.” And vice versa. The insulter may intend to hurt, but the effect could be the absence of an expected emotional response.