It’s that time of the year when we are reminded of the beauty of giving, receiving, and practicing gratitude for what we have. However, for many people, the holidays are also one of the most stressful times of the year. As the year draws to a close, it can bring extra work pressure, anxiety about
A Practical Guide to Holiday Resilience
The holiday season is a time to recover, relax, connect with loved ones and celebrate. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the past year so that you can gain some perspective on what went well, what was difficult, and how you can improve. If you haven’t already, we invite you to register for
How I Manage to Share a Clear Vision Thanks to My Blind Classmate
With your explanations, I can finally understand. Oh, I see, is that it?! You explain it so well. As long as I can remember, I have heard a lot of these sentences from people in my personal and professional life and never gave them any specific credit. When I first started my career in hospitality,
Burnout in Healthcare: Does It Really Exist?
People leading mental health and well-being can suffer from a lack of it. Read more to find out all about how we can build a more mentally fit workforce, especially in critical environments such a healthcare. What is Burnout? Burnout as a concept was introduced by the American psychoanalyst Herbert Freudenberger. He initially associated the
How to Achieve Mental Clarity
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
How to Improve Your Connection With Nature
Excerpt from: “Resilience Quotient” by Alexia Michiels There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. – Albert Einstein How can we not marvel at a sunset, the blue of the ocean, a lush forest, a cherry blossom
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
Activities for Teams on World Mental Health Day
For 20 years, the Resilience Institute has partnered with organizations worldwide to build physical and mental fitness in individuals and teams. We know that when people grow, business grows. That’s why we present this comprehensive guide containing ideas for World Mental Health Day in 2022. What is World Mental Health Day? October 10th is World