Geraldine Jozefiak

Many of us hit burnout in our working lives through working long hours and over stretching our energies.  We feel unable to slow down the pace and are driven to maintain a particular level of...

One of my colleagues is excessively demanding – with no understanding of how they brush up against me.

There’s many ways I could handle it, and sometimes I get it wrong.  But when...

In Education we’re well aware of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.  Being loved by others and having a good self-esteem is key for our wellbeing. So when others demonstrate their...

I’ve been away but I’m back now.

We’ve all had periods when we’ve had to take a breather. Life can hit us unexpected with the big  things. And it can wear us down with...

I’ve felt out of flow recently.  I’m usually buoyant and upbeat and able to chug my way through most obstacles. But I’ve noticed it become more of a struggle these past few...

I’ve always had a problem with my weight.  I eat to praise myself.  I eat to fill the parts I see as unfilled. And of course, I gravitate to the sugar – natch!

Sugar’s...

You know I work at an HMP Establishment.  Every day I meet people who show up in a state of frustration, despair, irritation, and detachment. And that’s not just the prisoners.

Sometimes...

A while ago my son came to live with me when he lost his job, flat and partner.

The whole world was going through Covid complications and I felt the turmoil too as I started sharing my single space...

Like you, I work in a busy environment.  Stress can creep up on us. One moment we can manage things and the next it all gets a bit too much.

Depending on our own levels of awareness, and how...

I used to hate asking for help. I blame my Father.  No, I’ll rephrase that.  My Father taught me to be resilient. I was expected to be self reliant and to learn how to do things...

It’s a common feeling in the workplace. We all want to be appreciated, to be noticed and valued for what we contribute, what we bring, and who we are.

When we’re appreciated we feel...

For a long time I thought I was just one of the team supporting our prisoners. I am an Exam Officer and I didn’t claim to have any clout in decisions that could affect those I worked...