April 2020

April 30, 2020
in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership, Resilience, Sleep

There’s only so much planning we can do during this ever-evolving crisis. But some planning is essential for our emotional and mental wellbeing. The brain is a pattern-recognition machine. It thrives on certainty; it’s constantly trying to predict the future and it’s always ready to assume the worst. Enter the daily plan! A plan can offer some certainty and crowd out negative thoughts. As much as you can, plan your day. Define your goals, set activities, schedule nurturing breaks and time with loved ones (if you’ve got young kids who upend your plans,...

April 23, 2020
in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership, Resilience, Stress

Feel like you’re losing control? You’re not alone: a curveball like no other, the global pandemic has taken over our lives in countless ways. Many are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.   What CAN you control in these difficult times?   Acknowledge your Circles. Like me, you have one circle of influence and one circle of concern. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, advises that these circles represent the two areas where you can focus your time and energy: the circle of concern (all concerns) and the circle of influence (the things...