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Towards the end of the class, while waiting to unwind on our mats, the yoga teacher asks each of us to come up with a personal statement and silently repeat it three times with conviction. The affirmation needs to be short and positive. My mind immediately jumps to a future self free of worries and…
Years ago, the concept of wellbeing at work seemed alien to most employers and employees. That’s because jobs were typically associated with daily multitasking, tight schedules, and demanding bosses. There was little to no mention of wellbeing and mental health in the office. Although work-life balance remained a hot topic, self-care was something to focus…
A life coach I consulted once told me that growth happens during times of rest, not of activity as often believed. She used the analogy of the bodybuilder or athlete who knows that training is required to exercise muscles, but that actual rebuilding happens during restorative periods, not training. If you are a gym enthusiast…