Reconnecting with nature
The great teachers through historytraverse a varied landscapeof culture and tradition -but nearly all have passed throughand been strengthened byalone time in nature . . .
Your best weapons against stress – good food and exercise
You must have seen this picture which I find symbolic in so many ways. Have we created a world that no longer fits into our physical and emotional make-up that has evolved over tens of thousands of years? Our ancestors in the hunter and gatherer societies lived in...
A future without cars?
We just spent a couple of days on the southern North Sea island of Juist which was a bit like travelling back in time when the main means of transportation was by bike or horse-drawn carriage.All that could wake you in the morning is the sound of seagulls or the...
Long term effects of stress on the cellular level
Long term effects of stress on the cellular level
In my previous blog I wrote about typical symptoms of psychological stress such as a stiff neck and shoulders. These are in most cases the first signals the body is sending “of a load too much to carry.” Long-term effects of stress are far more serious. High blood...
Muscle tension and stress
Psychological stress and tension affects us on many levels. A stiff neck and shoulders or back pain are typical symptoms. When we face stress the body is flooded by stress hormones such as adrenalin, noradrenaline and cortisol. These cause the muscles to tighten up....
The Best Leaders Are Humble Leaders
Employees who perceive altruistic behavior from their managers are not only more innovative, but there are many more positive effects.
The power of alignment versus distraction
A few days ago our daughter came home from school telling me this strange story: A Romanian gang was abducting innocent young children. In one incident a blonde young girl had been abducted in a shopping centre, had her hair cut in the toilet, drugged and then...
If You Have a Bad Boss, These Are Your Options
A bad boss or for that matter a bad job can really force you into reflecting on what you really want. Do I stick it out here? Are there better alternatives? He may even finally force you out of your "comfort zone". My recent experience however is that companies are...
How happy are you in your job?
Some time ago an employee of Burger King in Ohio, U.S., posted a picture of himself on the net stomping with his shoes on lettuce, adding the words:“This is the lettuce you eat at Burger King”. The employee was tracked down and fired but the harm had been done....
Three Ways Leaders Can Listen with More Empathy
Its something we can all learn. So often we have our preconceived thoughts of what we want to say and fail to pick up on what the other has just said...
7 Simple ways to get your energy levels back up – Part II
Here is the second of my two-part Blog series on the seven simple ways to boost your energy level, increase your lifespan and improve your general outlook on life. The first three steps I elaborated on in my last blog were: 1. Liberating yourself from sugar addiction...
7 Simple ways to get your energy levels back up
During my workshops people frequently tell me how exhausted they are from many things ranging from work pressure to emotional stresses at home. That, I tell them, is a good sign, because they are feeling their bodies and the need to do something about it. Your energy...
Trends that could change our world
Big changes often come in many small almost unnoticeable steps. When looking back two or three decades none of us would ever have predicted the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of apartheid in South Africa. We could never have imagined using technology like...
Take a Walk, Sure, but Don’t Call It a Break
Walking as one alternative to a sedentary life. Or get a dog to help motivate you for several walks a day 😉
