June was our month of family time, up and down the east coast. A big part of why we moved from California to South Carolina was to more easily be able to see family, and this month affirmed our choice. We started the month up with my family on Cape Cod. It was the first time we were all together for a year and a half! We ended the month in Naples, Florida with my parents in law, who we also haven’t seen since before the pandemic. It was so fulfilling to spend quality time with our people. We kept having to remind ourselves that we can easily see them anytime we want, in no longer being a 6 hour flight apart. So good, and so aligned to our values.
I will say that we had a funny impromptu extension of our trip to Florida by a few days. We pulled out of the driveway and quickly realized we had a nail in our tire. Realizing it was going to take a few hours to get the tire changed, and a long drive ahead, we clearly weren’t going to leave that day. However, the next two days were incredibly busy work days for me with back-to-back client sessions. So instead, we opted to stay an extra three days with Chris’s parents and drive home on the Saturday after. It was so fun to have the gift of bonus days. To be honest we loved the extra time to play more boardgames and connect.
Each month I share some articles I read in that month regarding wellbeing, and I’ve included a run down here. Make sure you scroll down to the bit I shared below about the IPPA conference I’m attending in July. You might consider joining me there, and otherwise I’ll be sure to post insights on the blog.
How Noticing Emotions at Work Can Build Trust
It can be uncomfortable to decide if you want to acknowledge or react to others emotions, especially in a work setting. I often hear from clients that they don’t want to say the wrong thing, or cross a boundary with a coworker and ask something too personal. If this is you, check out this quick read on some research around emotional acknowledgement and the trust it creates. Doing something, even if not the “right” thing, or the “right” words, is powerful.
Read the full article in Greater Good Magazine here.
Employees Are Quitting Instead of Giving Up Working From Home
As companies start to roll out their new working plans post vaccination, many are opting to transition back to in-person office working. And it’s incredibly controversial. Many of my clients are heavily considering quitting and applying elsewhere to prioritize working at companies that allow for full remote work. After a year + of experiencing remote work, they have made lifestyle changes they are keen to hold onto. They view going back to the office as a threat to their wellbeing. This article shares some interesting stats around this shift. It’s a quick read if you’re looking to see some of the trends here.
Read the full article in Bloomberg here.
Kill the 5-Day Workweek
What do you think about moving to a 4-day workweek? This article lays out some compelling arguments for nixing the 5-day workweek, and moving to new models of work. In this time where companies are reckoning with high-stake decisions around expectations of work, this is particularly relevant.
Read the full article in the Atlantic here.
Event: IPPA World Congress
Join me at the IPPA World Congress in July, from the 15th-17th! It’s a positive psychology conference that typically takes place every other year in person, and will be virtual this year. Many of the most distinguished researchers in the positive psychology field are presenting, as well as up and coming researchers (many of whom I’m proud to be friends with!)
Check out more about this event here.
Have a great month, and enjoy the hope that springs brings. You can read previous months’ Coaching Industry News Roundup here.
