https://thegoodlifeapproach.com Updates from Donna Martin https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-misconception-that-s-costing-organisations-the-most https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-misconception-that-s-costing-organisations-the-most <div><br></div>]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:34:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-constant-pressure https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-constant-pressure <div>Many workplaces have become accustomed to operating under constant pressure. The challenge isn't whether people can handle it for a short period. It's what happens when pressure becomes the norm.</div>]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/culture-is-built-by-what-we-tolerate https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/culture-is-built-by-what-we-tolerate <div>Culture isn't created by posters, values statements or mission statements. It's created by the behaviours, standards and expectations that are accepted every day.</div>]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/why-high-performers-are-often-the-last-to-ask-for-help https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/why-high-performers-are-often-the-last-to-ask-for-help <div>The people who appear strongest aren't always carrying the lightest load. Sometimes the employees leaders worry about least are the people they should be checking in with most.</div>]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/what-has-become-normal-in-your-workplace https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/what-has-become-normal-in-your-workplace <div>What if the biggest risks in your workplace aren't the obvious ones? Often, they're the behaviours, habits and expectations that have become so normal nobody questions them anymore.</div>]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/burnout-doesn-t-happen-overnight https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/burnout-doesn-t-happen-overnight <div>Burnout rarely appears suddenly. More often, it develops through small warning signs that go unnoticed, ignored or normalised over time. The question isn't whether the signs exist. The question is whether we're paying attention to them.</div>]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-biggest-cost-in-your-workplace-might-not-be-sick-leave https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-biggest-cost-in-your-workplace-might-not-be-sick-leave <div>Most organisations notice when someone doesn't show up for work. What often goes unnoticed are the people who do. The employees who are exhausted, overwhelmed and operating well below their potential.</div>]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-most-overlooked-skill-in-workplace-performance https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-most-overlooked-skill-in-workplace-performance <div>Many organisations invest heavily in developing skills, yet one of the most important workplace skills is often overlooked. Discover why self-awareness may be the key to better leadership, communication and performance.</div>]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-one-thing-every-high-performing-team-has-in-common https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/the-one-thing-every-high-performing-team-has-in-common <div data-pasted="true"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Every organisation wants high-performing teams.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Teams that communicate well, adapt to change, solve problems effectively and consistently deliver results.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yet when we look at high-performing teams across industries, there is one characteristic that consistently stands out.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It isn't talent.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It isn't intelligence.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It's something many organisations overlook.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The teams that perform at their best aren't necessarily facing fewer challenges. They're simply recognising them sooner.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read more to discover the one thing every high-performing team has in common.</span></div><div><br></div>]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:57:00 CDT https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/what-will-you-give-yourself-permission-to-do-next https://thegoodlifeapproach.com/blog/what-will-you-give-yourself-permission-to-do-next <div>You already know more than you think. You've recognised the patterns, noticed the habits and become aware of what needs to change. The real question is: what will you give yourself permission to do next?</div>]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 CDT