Having to fire employees was such a stressful event in my life as the company that I worked for didn’t provide any tools or resources to help us deal with it. The manager just said, “go do it” and expected it to go as smooth as a coffee break. They didn’t consider...
Are you feeling anxious to sit still?
We are so used to constant motion that stillness can feel uncomfortable, strange, and annoying. It can make us anxious because we’re thinking there’s something we are missing or should be doing or can feel like a waste of time. Does anyone feel this way when you finally slow down?...
Is your Work a Source of Well-Being?
Let’s talk about wellness at work for a second here. Is Your Workplace A Source of Well-Being? How many of your co-workers, employees, and leaders are silently experiencing: Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, Fear of Uncertainty, Caffeine, and Alcohol Reliance? And taking prescription medications for Sleep, Pain, and Digestive Issues? WHY do these questions...
Are You “Searching?”
When I was 26 years old, I started a new chapter of my life and labeled it, “searching.” This is it, I thought. This is when I figure out all the answers to WHY I’m unhappy. I knew I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life and angry that...
Want to disconnect from the chatter in your mind?
Most people can achieve a state of mindfulness while being outdoors! In nature, all of your senses activate at once, so you become present and aware. Nature does not have judgments and opinions like the rest of the world. It’s quiet. It’s magical. It’s full of peace and creates an...
Who else is an [over] achiever?
Who else is an [over] achiever? When I was younger, I would easily pour 12+ hours of my day into working because I believed, as the internet says, that “the grind doesn’t stop.” When mismanaged, though, all that does is lead to burnout, unhealthy levels of stress, and a feeling...
Top 3 Effective Stress Busters During Times of Uncertainty
Has it been stressful before? Yes, but not like this. Supermarkets are empty, businesses are closing, and everyone is afraid to get sick - globally. We are amidst multidimensional challenges on personal, business, and family levels all at once, and no one knows how long it will last. Whether your...
Mindfulness Bridges Generations
This is the first time in history when five different generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, are part of the same workforce. As exciting as it may sound, human resource professionals are facing new challenges on how to unite and engage such a diverse employee base with the same...
Using Traffic To Improve Performance
Practicing mindfulness is only of value if we can apply it to the daily life. How about traffic? Having an unpleasant commute can be a spoiler to a productive day at work or an important meeting. How many times did you leave home in a perfectly joyful mood and by...
Do Business With Companies That Meditate
In South Florida and Beyond Last year we worked with companies from different industries, geographical locations, and sizes. We noticed one common element. Organizations that offered meditation and mindfulness in the workplace are people-oriented. In return employees’ level of awareness, customer service, desire to bring value in any interaction and...