In a competitive corporate landscape, where it is necessary to be focused on several outcomes at once, it seems frivolous to suggest you still your mind. And yet this is precisely what some of today’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, from Sir Richard Branson to Arianna Huffington, credit with their enhanced performance, Read more…
Are you always tired? Are you envious of friends who seem to have endless energy? Would you like to get more energy yourself? The good news is that you can get more energy. Let’s have a look at some of the common reasons for lack of energy and a constant Read more…
Photo credit: Katie Moum Being burnt out means feeling empty, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. You may have no energy, lost hope, or simply be unexcited about life in general. Don’t give up hope because recovery from stress and burnout is possible. Besides implementing self care activities, you’ll need to learn Read more…
In the future it seems likely that doctors may prescribe anti-inflammatories for mental health. Why? Because research shows neuroinflammation is an underlying mechanism in depression. In fact people who have depression have been found to have 46% higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammatory disease, in their Read more…
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of global politics and corporate downsizing, serenity may be as elusive as that performance bonus. Yet for those who face the anguish of aligning personal values with cut-throat strategies, or achieving work-life balance in a tech-obsessed culture, surely peace of mind is the most desirable Read more…
Technology saturation can be a drag on productivity, but these four high fliers have found a way to tune out… Switching off isn’t fashionable. Those at the peak rung of the corporate ladder are supposed to be continually “on” – through their smartphone, email or attitude. Yet, ironically, downtime is Read more…
It’s ironic that the very device that has the ability to bring stress right to us – our smart phone – can also be used to calm us down. With a growing number of apps devoted to de-stressing the uptight and anxious, you can use technology to help not harm. Read more…
A bullying management, sexual harassment, poor financial rewards, or an office that spews pollutants from cheap furnishings or air conditioning units … in these challenging economic times, it’s all too easy to end up working for a toxic company or in a toxic office. Of course the two can be Read more…
Wired and tired can become a continual state of being when you’re under pressure to perform, or the amount of time you have hardly equals your workload. Caffeine becomes a crutch, alcohol use soars, and you wake as tired as you were the night before. Worse, well-meaning friends or health Read more…