We hope life can be an idyllic bed of roses but reality is that a traumatic experience can happen to anyone at any time and shake our most basic sense of security. Indeed, as many as 75% of us will experience a traumatic experience at some point in our lives. When this happens, we can […]
Diving into the Present Moment with our Six Senses
Mindfulness is equivalent to framing our full attention to the present moment. This means focusing our attention exclusively on the input from all our senses. Learning the neurobiology and characteristics of our six senses is essential to master the practice of mindful framing. Do we Have Six Senses? Yes. We do have six senses and […]
Learn How to Modulate Thoughts and Emotions to Manage Anxiety
Our thinking is steadily carried away by a rapid cascade of experiences and nonstop thoughts crossing our minds. The stream of news about the pandemic and current events have taught us one thing – life can spiral out of control. Imagine we could modulate our mind to absorb thoughts and emotions without triggering anxiety. But […]
Leadership = Awareness + Empathy
A true leader goes beyond the daily routine and takes a step back thinking about the consequences of every human interaction. When you share ideas, proposals, or concerns, are you aware of their emotional impact on your team? If you keep your thoughts to yourself, do you realize that they can take a […]
Integrating, instead of balancing, your work and life
You hear it all the time – to be happier and more productive you should balance your work and life. But in practical terms, what does this mean? Take a moment to picture an average day in your work and personal life. Let’s imagine you are a parent who works from 9-5 and still manages […]