Sleep is important – act like it. Focus, mood, energy, metabolism, gut health, recovery, immune function, hormone regulation, memory retention, waste removal, problem solving… Sleep is absolutely necessary for all of these critical functions. Without good sleep, you are compromised. See below for simple steps to improve your sleep. Share what works well for you.
A Resilient 2020
Well done! We made it to 2020. The beginning of the year is a natural time to set goals, but it doesn’t appear likely that a new year will miraculously bring a new you. Be aware: New Year “Resolutions” can apparently do more harm than good (Amy Cuddy, 2017). So how about first, a recap […]
Reframe Fatigue
Research Highlight: Fatigue is a key risk Are you often exhausted when you get home after work? If your answer is yes, you may need a reframe. Research Highlight: of the most successful 10% of people, only 2% scored “I am exhausted when I get home/after work” with ‘very often’ or ‘nearly always’. In other […]
Super skill: Vitality
Research Highlight: Vitality is a super skill The statement “I enjoy vibrant, good health and high energy” separates the most successful 10% from the rest.* What is vitality? Vitality is both an output and an input. Those who wait for vitality to come from doctors, public services and luck will suffer. Those who fail to […]
Super skill: Optimism
Research Highlight: Optimism is a super skill 95% of the most successful 10% of people scored “I think and communicate with optimism” with ‘very often’ or ‘nearly always’ (in a sample of 21,000). The human mind is Velcro for the negative. Based on a high threat environment, a negative and threatening explanation might have been […]
Super skill: Fulfilment
Research Highlight: Fulfilment is a super skill The statement “I am contented, joyous and fulfilled” separates the most successful people from the least successful. Nine out ten of the top performers say they are fulfilled ‘very often’ or ‘nearly always’.* Sadness (disappointment), fear (anxiety) and anger (frustration) are easy emotional traps to fall into. Far […]
Cultivating Radiance
Can a 3-minute practice change your day? Yes, we know these practices work. Yet, the motivation and skill to execute the practice regularly is often lacking. Examples include high intensity exercise, powernaps, tactical calming, and sleep preparation. I would like to share one that works really well for me. Simply follow the instructions below or click […]