Tag: anxiety

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take our jobs in the future? No. But people who know how to use AI effectively just might. The World Economic Forum predicts this shift, which is why our education system must embrace the opportunities AI offers. We must stop treating new technologies as threats or sources of fear.

Anxiety is a normal and sometimes healthy process. However, in a world that feels increasingly unsafe and unpredictable, many of us find ourselves in its grip far more often than is comfortable or truly necessary. If you subconsciously believe that worrying or investing in your anxiety will keep you safe, it becomes easy to get unwittingly hooked on it.

AI is going to change your world – but don’t panic. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread in the workplace and society, it raises important questions. What impact will it have on your job, your life and the world around you?

Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers or internal politics? Do you push through each day with an undercurrent of anxiety? Are you micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work or overlooked for career opportunities? There's a way to teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect - without ever changing your job title.

Mental health statistics indicate a global crisis, but awareness is steadily rising. It is crucial for companies to explore how they can bridge the gap between where they are and where they should be. In 2019, the World Health Organisation stated that 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have mental health issues. This massive figure translates into a loss of 12 billion working days and US$1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

Your mind controls your life. Every thought either builds you up or breaks you down. Most people let their thoughts run unchecked. This habit leads to self-doubt, fear and stagnation. However, you have the power to take control.

The idea of “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO) is something most of us are now very familiar with. As people, we’ve always had a propensity to worry about missing exciting events or experiences, but social media has exacerbated these feelings by giving us a front row seat into everyone else’s social lives. And this has resulted in a lot of ‘I wish I was there’ or ‘why can’t I be doing that’. But at this point, FOMO has only really related to one’s personal life - however, experts believe this thinking is now playing a role in the workplace, with disastrous effects on mental health.

Artificial intelligence (AI) risks for children encompass privacy concerns, over-trust, misinformation and psychological effects, highlighting the need for careful oversight. It is challenging to maximise AI’s benefits for children’s education and growth while ensuring their privacy, healthy development and well-being.

AI-driven recruitment raises critical concerns about bias, fairness and legal accountability in modern hiring practices. There is mounting foreign case law that provides both employers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers with significant food for thought.

Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences. In an increasingly tech-driven business world, it stands out. Labelled a ‘soft skill,’ it is a complex trait to develop. This development requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ongoing effort.