Dr Hayley Lewis

Whenever I teach people about #creativity and #innovation in the workplace, I talk about the importance of #curiosity One of my favourite concepts to convey this is the Five-Dimensional Curiosity Scale, developed by Todd Kashdan and colleagues www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Stepping into your first management role can feel daunting and even more so when its the team where you were a peer to those who you now manage. Perhaps this is why this is such a highly requested topic for me to write or draw about. My latest article offers up my top tips https://buff.ly/42ZNWWG

It's Random Acts of Kindness Day 💗

Here's a sketchnote from my archive of 20 simple ways to be kind. Pick some things to do today. You might also like the Kindness Org website https://buff.ly/4hXJvzL which has a wealth of resources - including articles, tools, and activities.

Later on today, I'll be speaking to a group of leaders about leading innovation. In fact, it seems to be a hot topic as this is the fifth talk I've given on the subject in recent months!

Here's an article I wrote at the end of 2024 https://buff.ly/4eKYXh1 Hope you find it helpful

Much to ponder for those in leadership roles... how we create space to reflect on wellbeing, including through supervision, but not limited to such spaces... how we enable not only honest, reflective listening, but act together on what is shared, to support wellbeing.

#EdPsychs #TelfordEPSbakes

I’d recommend checking out WOOP and not just because the name is such fun!!!

Thanks Jo. Sorry for the delayed reply. I’m still getting used to checking this new app 😁

The Gibbs Reflective Cycle is a constructive way to help us reflect and learn from events, particularly things that have gone wrong. Here's a sketchnote I created to depict the stages and questions in the cycle.

Whether you've already set your goals for the year, or you're still thinking about it, check out my article sharing 25 ideas to help you succeed https://buff.ly/42lQhem These ideas are also useful for managers setting team goals #goalsetting #psychology

The concept of ikigai is about finding your #purpose and living it. In their book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life', Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles suggest there are 10 'rules' for #ikigai #sketchnote

Photo of the sea from high up, in Seaford. There are dark clouds over the sea, but the sun is shining through in places.

“There’s a bright spot in every dark cloud” - Bruce Beresford

This framework - outlined in Nancy Dixon's book 'The Organisational #Learning Cycle' - is a helpful way to explore how team members search for, share and interpret information. And then the extent to which they use this to inform actions #teamwork #sketchnote

A big thing for me has been acceptance. Accepting that sometimes I’ll have bonkers busy weeks and other times it’s quieter. So not setting arbitrary “I must finish work at x o’clock, or I must only work x days per week”. This acceptance and less rigidity has led to a more harmonious work/life blend.

A recent study examined the potential conflict between the #wellbeing needs of a team and the wellbeing needs of individuals in a team https://buff.ly/40tLsOu I've pulled together some things to think about on the back of this study #psychology

That sounds like a good manger 😊

Rather than write people off as either being creative or not, think about the context they're working in, their skills and abilities and the needs of the job. This typology of #creativity by Professor Kerrie Unsworth helps us recognise the range of creativity at work.

The Transtheoretical Model is a great framework for tackling behavior change effectively. Pairing small steps with environmental cues—like reminders—can reinforce habits.

How can organizations apply this model to drive cultural or behavioral shifts at scale?

Thanks for sharing, Jane 😊

Fab sketchnote from amazing @haypsych.bsky.social on the transtheoretical model of change - such a helpful lens in EP work #EdPsychs

In her book - 9 things successful people do differently - Dr Heidi Grant Halvorson draws on her research examining why some people give up when their goals get too difficult, while others can rise to the challenge #goalsetting #psychology #success

The Transtheoretical Model of #Change is a useful approach to behaviour change. Think about a goal you've set yourself and if you haven't already, break it down into the smallest possible first steps. Tracking your progress can help you progress from action to maintenance.

Immersion in nature enhances neural indices of executive attention - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Immersion in nature enhances neural indices of executive attention

A recent study suggests that #walking in nature appears to help certain executive control processes in the brain. E.g. decision making and problem-solving https://buff.ly/3SD952j Why not go for a walk in your local park on your lunch break? (weather permitting!) #psychology

I've been reading Richard Boyatzis' book, The Science of Change. One of the things he talks about is the importance of variety when it comes to things that renew us and support our #wellbeing This reminded me of the SPICES concept I've seen used by other people #sketchnote

Here's a short article where I share my top 5 tips to help you get back into the groove after the holidays https://buff.ly/3OhCWvR And of course, there's a #sketchnote summary for those who prefer 😊 #stressmanagement #productivity

Ooh, bad Santa! If you’re a UK psychologist in private practice make sure you come to the @bpsofficial.bsky.social 90 minute webinar all about data protection on 17th December and avoid making the same mistakes Santa makes. Info on joining the session www.bps.org.uk/event/data-p...

7 steps to a positive personal brand https://buff.ly/3OUOODX

Check out this article I wrote with detailed advice and tips to help you be more influential https://buff.ly/3NKDtWs #influence #psychology #success

Oh, I so agree with the downsides, Maria after getting very burnt when I worked in local government 😬