Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

🎧 The latest episode of 'My Pocket Psych' focuses on #Resilience and the importance of viewing it in a joined-up and holistic way. It's not just "bouncing back"! Ep 205 is available wherever you get your podcasts or direct from worklifepsych.com/podcast/205

Thanks for listening!

First day back in the office after my break in Tokyo and the contrast couldn't be more extreme! Feel like I need to re-learn my job from scratch. And I'm putting that down to complete and utter disconnection while I was away.

Don’t ignore what’s wrong. But choose to notice and appreciate the good things too

Ever heard a recruiter or leader say 'You need to be resilient to work here'? Check out Ep204 of 'My Pocket Psych' to learn why an over-emphasis on #Resilience is unhelpful and unsustainable.

Available wherever you get your podcasts or direct from www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/204

🤔 If you're wondering why your attempts to cultivate some new habits haven't stuck after the first few weeks of 2026, check out my blog post: "Why can't I stick to my habits?"

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#behaviourChange #NewHabits #NewYearsResolutions

If you're thinking about using the start of a new month to make a fresh start, check out our latest blog post - 'How to maximise your fresh start'

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#FreshStarts #BehaviourChange #PersonalDevelopment

✏️ I've just been putting the finishing touches to my monthly #newsletter, which goes out tomorrow.

If you'd like a monthly, brief, psychology-focused bulletin in your in-box, you can sign up here:

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👉🏼 If your attempts at New Year's change have stalled, never fear - all is not lost. You can always benefit from the #FreshStartEffect and give yourself another chance.

✏️ Find out more in the last post on the blog: www.worklifepsych.com/its-never-to...

Really looking forward to this session with Mike on 5th of March. It will be recorded for those who can't make it, but available only to community members. But... membership starts at £FREE. Join #WorkLifeSpark today!

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Waiting on my train from Cardiff back to London after a few excellent days at #DOP2026. Brilliant papers and workshops and a great social schedule.

Thanks to the organisers and the fantastic speakers.

But now my social battery is totally flat and I need 24hrs of silence! 🤣

Really useful implications for my own coaching practice, particularly when addressing clients' harsh inner critics! #DOP2026

A really enjoyable and informative symposium on #compassion in the workplace here at #DOP2026. Thanks to Dr Amanda Super for chairing and sharing her work so generously. And to Dr Emma Donaldson-Feilder, and Dr Fiona Jane Meechan for their insights.

The latest episode of 'My Pocket Psych' is out! I'm joined by Kara Daley for a chat about organisational culture and why it's not as simple as creating a Pinterest board of artefacts, posters and stickers!

www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/202/

Starting day two of #DOP2026 with a keynote from the excellent Jo Yarker on 'Reshaping healthy working lives'.

Day two of #DOP2026. An interesting day ahead featuring wellbeing, psychological safety and compassion.

A really thought-provoking session this afternoon at #DOP2026 on LGBT issues in the workplace and the role of psychologists. Some very difficult terrain to navigate, but it was all done professionally and with sensitivity. Thanks for inviting me to contribute!

A great first morning at #DOP2026!

Attended a diverse set of presentations and sessions covering: chronic pain and self-management, calculating ROI of executive coaching, impact of remote work on perceptions of connection.

100%! 🤣

Arrived at the venue for day one of the #DOP2026 Conference in Cardiff. I have identified my list of talks and workshops for today, but before everything else.... coffee ☕️

Sinatra At the Sands by Frank Sinatra on Apple Music Album · 1966 · 21 Songs

Spending my train journey to Cardiff doing some reading and re-listening to 'Sinatra at the Sands' 🎶

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Completely forgot I'd booked a first class train ticket for my conference journey. So I've been able to shelter from the usual noise and chaos at Paddington in the GWR First Class lounge. Free coffee and wifi - essentials! ☕️

Also: thank you, past me.

Re #SelfCare in this climate, I’m being extra careful and intentional about now much news I consume. Not avoidance, but being more intentional.

Before heading to the DOP conference in Cardiff, I’m running a workshop for clients on #SelfCare and effective #Coping strategies. One of my favourite topics and a key tool in the wellbeing toolkit.

Really looking forward to this week's Division of Occupational Psychology Conference in Cardiff. A great opportunity for CPD and to catch up with my fellow psychs. Do say hello if you spot me in the crowd! #DOPConference #DOP2026

Hoping today goes well for you, with much less stress.

🚨 I'm live-streaming the 200th episode of 'My Pocket Psych' today at 4pm UK and you can join us via mypocketpsych.com/200 I'd love to hear your questions, comments and feedback after 8yrs of podcasting.

Morning all! Just published the November edition of #WorkLifeNews

www.worklifepsych.news/is-it-now-al...

Morning all! A quick reminder: 'After Hours' with Dr. Richard Duggins is this evening at 6pm UK time. We'll be exploring how to avoid #burnout at work and answering community members' questions

You can join the community for free via www.worklifespark.com/sign-up

#WorkLifeSpark #WellbeingAtWork

Ep 198: Self-care for leaders (and everyone else!) Podcast Episode · My Pocket Psych · 13/11/2025 · 44m

The latest episode of #MyPocketPsych is out! We take a look at the importance of #SelfCare for leaders - and everyone else!

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