To achieve presence, focus, clarity and unitive consciousness sounds good. For those caught in worry, rumination, distraction, impulsivity and the storm of noise in their heads, it is hard to imagine. From presence to focus and clarity to unity You are 100% present in the moment unfolding around you—no noise Attention is focused and steady for long periods—no distractions Your
How to Establish Daily Rhythms That Build Resilience
Great jazz gets your feet tapping and head bobbing. We call it swing—a topic addressed in Science News on 7 October 2022. Good swing comes from a 30-millisecond delay between the rhythm section and the soloist. Rhythm is an ancient foundation of the cosmos, our planet and life. Planetary cycles create seasons, daylight, moonlight, and darkness. We
Antifragile: Should You Aspire to It?
Nassim Nicholas Taleb coined the term Antifragile in his book by that name in 2012. The term has gained in popularity, and mathematics is esoteric. In short, antifragile is the ability to improve function or capability in the face of adversity—stressors, shocks, volatility, noise, mistakes, faults, attacks or failures. For example, we found that resilience ratios increased
How to Reintegrate an Employee After Mental Distress
We are more aware of mental health. Yet, when one of your team is affected, what exactly do you do? How do you talk to someone diagnosed with mental illness? How do you engage with them whilst away or in distress? How do you help them recover? How do you reintegrate them with productive and
How to Raise Resilient Children
Successful parenting is a long, challenging journey filled with joy and despair. Our children grow into a storm of chaos, deceit and temptation. Unfortunately, evolution did not prepare our genes for this. Risk abounds—mental illness, diabetes, obesity and inflammation. Yet you can, as a parent, guide and coach your children towards successful engagement with a
How to Fix Broken Connections?
In this article, we address current challenges to our sense of connection and what we can do to restore the connection. Many of us feel disoriented post Covid. We are spending far more time connected to screens rather than people. Connection defines us as a social species. We long for it. It has a multitude
How to deal with self-critical thoughts
A lively debate in a workshop raged over whether being self-critical could be helpful. Some leaders thought one must be demanding and tough on our own performance. They believe this is the only way to achieve results and avoid complacency. Other leaders think that self-critical chatter interrupts work flow. Worse, it can demotivate, depress and
How to Work with Empathy
From ignorance and distress to altruism and influence Empathy has been touted as a key leadership skill for many years. When mastered, it is the path to effective influence. Low empathy is a risk for failed leadership. Empathic distress can derail our leadership and can compromise our own wellbeing. The purpose of this article is
Resilience under the Threat of War
Name it, Tame it, Reframe it The invasion of Ukraine by Russia triggers a feeling of ominous threat. This conflict follows a global pandemic, mass migration and a financial crisis. The four horsemen of war, disease, migration, and state failure ride again – this time under the clouds of climate change. In fact, regional conflict