Welcome to the third and last article in this introductory series on Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CTRT)! In this article, we will focus on pursuing balance in life from a CTRT perspective. As a quick recap: In the first article, we highlighted that achieving balance in life is all about meeting 5 basic needs, […]
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Last week’s article introduced Glasser’s Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CTRT) and the 5 basic needs that we each continuously try to satisfy by realising pictures in our Quality World. This second article will focus on an unfortunately common phenomenon at work: frustration. We’ve all heard about, or maybe even lived through, endlessly frustrating workplace […]
In a previous article, we explored what it means to pursue balance in life as a management consultant. In this series of 3 articles, we will do a deep dive into this topic, drawing on Glasser’s Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CTRT). Consider this first article a primer on key CTRT concepts that will serve […]
In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are increasingly recognizing that employee well-being is not just a perk but a strategic imperative. Prioritizing the mental health, work-life balance, and overall well-being of employees can have a profound impact on business performance. This article explores the growing emphasis on employee well-being, initiatives companies are implementing to support […]
Management consulting is widely known as a highly intense industry. Much is expected of consultants in terms of hours of work, quality of output, and responsiveness to client requests. The sheer intensity of the industry is a big reason why many consultants end up burning out within 2 years, opting to exit into more relaxed […]
As work and non-work activities become increasingly blended, having a clear purpose and creating your own definition of work-life balance will be critical to a sustainable career. As most of us spend the majority of our time working, it’s important to consider where that time is spent, how to manage your tasks and energy, and […]
Throughout the consulting career recruiting process, I found it memorable that in both informal conversations and formal presentations, the issue of personal life management did occur as a poignant topic of conversation. The unifying message that was put forward was that the consulting lifestyle can easily strain any relationship if it wasn’t properly managed. I […]
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Slow Dance
Are you dancing too fast? Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round, or listened to the rain slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight, or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You’d better slow down, don’t dance so fast, time is short, the music won’t last. Do you run through each […]