Mandy Day-Calder

Narcissistic personality traits include self-worth being a top priority. Magnifying glass hovers over words in black on a page and focuses on the word ME, which is highlighted in red

What to do if a co-worker always thinks they know best

How a disregard for others can affect morale and what ‘narcissistic behaviour’ means

24 Oct 2024

Distressed nurse surrounded by gaslighting and bullying phrases, shown in puppet illustration

Gaslighting in the workplace: is it happening to you?

How to spot the signs, and advice if you feel bullied by someone in a position of power

25 Jul 2024

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Career off course? How to deal with setbacks or rejection

If you’ve had a knock back, follow our tips on turning a career ‘fail’ into a ‘win’

11 Jul 2024

A row of people in smart attire seated in a waiting area looking slightly anxious and preoccupied, as if waiting to be called into a job interview

Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared

Tips on bringing your best to interview and tackling stress and anxiety head-on

09 May 2024

Returning to work: how to rebuild your confidence after an absence

Coping strategies to help you manage pressures after stress or illness-related leave

15 Feb 2023

Do you have a fantasy about handing in your notice or even leaving nursing for good?

Find out about the issues it would help you to consider before you take the plunge

13 Apr 2022

Consistent communication: why tone and language are more important than you might think

The way we communicate with our patients can transform their perception of care

09 Dec 2021

Professional boundaries: when is friendly too friendly?

How to spot the difference between natural human warmth and over-familiarity in nursing

11 Aug 2021

How to get your career back on track and feel inspired by nursing again

Advice to help you reassess your goals and get your nursing mojo back

05 May 2021

How to rebuild positivity and move forward even when you’re exhausted

COVID-19 pandemic has left nurses traumatised, but healing is possible

08 Apr 2021

Strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed by pressure at work

Learn how to adopt whatever emergency coping strategies suit you best

28 Jan 2021

Nursing in survival mode: how to stop your stress turning into distress

The pandemic is placing huge demands on nurses, and something’s got to give

27 Jan 2021

How to find space for joy in your life, even in difficult times

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, make 2021 the year to focus on what brings you happiness

06 Jan 2021

The power of saying no: how to avoid taking on too much

It can be hard to disappoint others, but always saying yes can endanger your well-being

04 Dec 2020

When stress gets too much: how to take control of what threatens to overwhelm you

Find out where your tipping point is and learn to step away, even if only in your head

22 Oct 2020

Ready to tackle revalidation? Here’s how to use your COVID-19 nursing experience

Just getting prepared for the NMC process can make it seem less daunting

12 Aug 2020

How to escape the cycle of pandemic-induced guilt

Nurses who aren’t on the COVID-19 front line should not feel weighed down

20 May 2020

We’re in a global public health crisis and it’s okay to say you’re not okay

Tips for coping with the emotional fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic

21 Apr 2020

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