I used to think being a 8/10 stressed out was normal. That's what high performers do, right?!
I have changed my mind since I had a burn out. I had to take 4 weeks off in 2015 because my body collapsed one morning while getting ready to take a flight for a business trip.
I went to see an expert to...
Hear me out.
Rihanna was actually practicing yoga live on stage at the NFL Half Time Show. Hear me out.
If we can park opinions around the appropriateness of her sexy moves (at least she was fully covered), all that was for show, an act, show business.
Check out this post from a yoga teacher...
Show business is exactly that a show, but to deliver a performance in front of the biggest audience in the world you need presence and mindfulness skills. So what does that have to do with Rihanna.
3 things I took away from Rihanna’s NFL HalfTime Show aside from the controversy:
...- We can't perform at our best if we don’t understand what energises us psychologically. Most believe mental-health comes down to exercising and eating well. Yes this is important. But it isn't enough.
Some of us will notice our energy levels go up when we are around certain people,...
The biggest concern I hear about Leaders wanting to promote well-being in their team, is that they don't feel they are a good enough example.
They tell me:
• I don't take lunch breaks.
• I reply to emails late.
• I don't take holidays.
They fear not having credibility speaking of...
Team building days tend to involve fun activities to create a positive atmosphere for people to connect without needing to produce a work related outcome. The idea being to increase morale and motivation.
This is no longer enough. Low engagement is at an all time high. Silence is the...
Who is this for?
1. If you are curious and new to meditation
2. If you have tried on and off but don't have a daily practice
3. If you have a daily practice and you want too try something new
Meditation was very hard for me 5years ago, now that I have found a way to make it work, I'd like to share it...
With redundancies, employees who have kept their jobs will be expected to produce more with less resources.
The problem with asking too much from your team all the time, is that they will eventually burnout, lose motivation and energy. And when you need them the most, they won't have anything...
Being grateful for what went well this year and celebrating our success are key to starting the new year with good vibes.
What are you grateful for about the past 2022 year?
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What are you celebrating tonight about the past 2022 year?
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In 2022, I am grateful for:
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A new year, another chance to start over? No, not really
80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail before February
In fact changing our habits is very hard because …
95% of our thoughts, feelings and actions are subconscious.
Yes! You heard right.
We only have control of 5% of what we actually...
We don’t do what we don’t prioritise. Where is your well-being on your list in 2023?
(1) Book most of your holiday time off upfront to make sure you don't wait until you are burnt out to take time off. Encourage your team to do the same.
Taking holiday when completely depleted will not...
Some Leaders tell me they aren't a great leader because they don't feel they are inspiring or can’t show up on stage and motivate a room of people.
That is not true.
Charisma comes with a certain part of our personality traits being more energised than others. Our ability to inspire will...