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Ida Protuger
certified systemic life & business coach, psychologist, a former journalist
Blue Monday – or how to cope with the feeling of sadness
How do we deal with sadness?
First, let’s allow it to exist.
Emotions are bodily reactions to external or internal stimuli. We cannot control them. What we do control are their manifestation and our behavior. We manage them. Hence, instead of hiding or denying them, it is good to recognize them.
Inspirational leadership – motivation vs. control
The end of the year is usually in the spirit of goal setting. Setting goals alone does not mean so much. To achieve those goals, action is required. And action requires motivation. How to motivate, and is it even possible to encourage employees to achieve...
Why active listening is a valuable leadership skill
Active listening with curiosity, open heart, and without prejudice could help leaders to expand their resources toward greater credibility and better-quality decision-making.
Credibility and why it matters
People at work will probably give their minimum if the environment is not inspiring. However, if they see the purpose in their actions and are inspired, they will contribute much more. The leader makes the difference between their minimum and maximum.
A path to yourself – Professional determination
We used to think that the choice of profession or occupation we would make after finishing high school was a decision made once and for all.
In today’s intense changes, self-discovery and learning through experiences last a lifetime.
A path to yourself – Building relationships
Recognizing own emotions, the needs behind them, and self-care are essential for nurturing own authenticity. It is also the basis for building quality relationships with others. To venture into intimacy but not lose ourselves.
A path to yourself – Authenticity
Many of us shape our behavior according to belonging needs and conform to other people’s needs in some context. The main difference makes self-awareness about the choices we make. The difference between “what I want to do” and “what I have to do.” The choice “I want to do” is when the person holds the steering wheel, and he is the author of his life with all choices they make. “I have to do” is the sentence when we feel that outside forces are driving our behavior.
World Mental Health Day – power of choice and freedom to decide
The world needs happy people because they invest their resources, knowledge, talents, skills, and time in creation instead of destruction. Aside from the power of the individual to choose an answer to circumstances, society also plays a crucial role in supporting people’s growth and helping people thrive.
Quiet quitting and future growth
Most societies see natural resources as consumer goods and value people by labor costs. Unfortunately, this does not lead to sustainable growth.
When we start seeing natural resources as critical sources for our future growth and valuing people’s creative potential for building a better future instead of solely surviving, we can say that we have a future. And when we only focus on using and spending the natural and human resources without building their potential for the future, we might end up without a future.
Four strengths that get you closer to your well-being
Reaching autonomy is not a process of giving up on other people. It is a way to be ok with yourself. This is a precondition to building healthy relationships with others.