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Why It Is So Hard To Change - The Neuroscience Made Simple
Why It Is So Hard To Change - The Neuroscience Made Simple

Why is it so hard to change our behaviour, beliefs or thought patterns in a sustainable way?

Here is the explanation from a (simplified) neuroscientific perspective.

It shows why change is difficult - but it is not impossible. It shows why we should stop beating ourselves up every time we don’t maintain change. And the good news is that once we understand WHY change is hard, we can go about tackling making changes that are actually going to stick.

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Eye Yoga For Tired Eyes That Stare At Screens All Day Long
Eye Yoga For Tired Eyes That Stare At Screens All Day Long

It’s a new trend but it’s as old as the hills. Eye strain is related to stress, so practicing eye yoga may work in two ways: by actually stimulating and strengthening the muscles that move the eye, and by bringing down stress levels and helping us to remain centered and focused. A simple and effective practice for those of us that spend hours each day staring at screens.

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Two Simple Mindfulness Exercises: S.T.O.P. and R.A.I.N.
Two Simple Mindfulness Exercises: S.T.O.P. and R.A.I.N.

Mindfulness — paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, nonjudgmental way — is a simple practice available to all. Research has shown it is also a reliable method for reducing stress, including at work. Here are two of my favourite mindfulness exercises: simple but powerful.

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Seven Ways To Manage Stress And Anxiety In Lockdown
Seven Ways To Manage Stress And Anxiety In Lockdown

Recent events have turned all our lives upside down. Normal routines have gone out of the window and many of us could be struggling to adjust to the current new reality. A lot of my clients are reporting that they feel stressed or anxious in these unprecedented times. It’s an entirely normal reaction.

Here are seven of my favourite tips to help you combat feelings of stress and anxiety.

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Science-Backed Evidence For “Acting As If”
Science-Backed Evidence For “Acting As If”

“Fake it till you make it” works because of the mind-body connection. When we “act as if,” the rest of us follows suit. The cells of our body constantly eavesdrop on our thoughts from the wings of our mind, because our perceptual and motor systems are intertwined.

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How Mindfulness Improves Executive Coaching
How Mindfulness Improves Executive Coaching

The synergy of executive coaching and mindfulness meditation is compelling. Meditation helps clients achieve a state of being in which they can think clearly about work-related stressors and goals. And when executives make positive mindset and behavior changes, they are better positioned to relax and achieve a meditative state — with all its inherent benefits. The two approaches continually deepen and bolster each other.

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8 Employee Wellness Solutions for COVID-19 and Beyond
8 Employee Wellness Solutions for COVID-19 and Beyond

This post takes a multi-dimensional look at how employers can enhance employee wellbeing during times of change.

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