Strategic recovery isn't just about bouncing back; it's about bouncing forward with purpose. It's the thoughtful integration of practices that help us maintain, protect and grow our wellbeing across individual, team, organisational and cultural levels. Think of it as creating a personalised ecosystem of recovery practices that work together harmoniously.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 5 of Mental Health Week. Today, we're exploring the powerful intersection of empowerment, agency, choice, and self-care.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 4 of WA Mental Health Week. Today, we're diving into one of the most complex dimensions of self-care: time. It's the resource we all wish we had more of, yet often struggle to manage effectively. Let's unpack the various faces of time and discover how to make it work for our wellbeing, not against it.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 3 of Mental Health Week, and our focus is habits - those automatic behaviors that shape our daily lives and, ultimately, our wellbeing. Understanding how habits form and how to reshape them is a powerful tool in your self-care approach and embodiment.
Read MoreIt's Day 2 of Mental Health Week in Western Australia, and we're focusing on the 'awareness' dimension of self-care. Today, we're giving your living and working spaces a mindfulness makeover. Spaces we might not invest a lot in, but we actually spend a lot of time in.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 1 of Mental Health Week here in Western Australia. This week I’m going to blog each day with some quick ideas to build your self-care toolbox of resources. Today, we're diving headfirst into self-compassion, one of the five key dimensions of self-care.
Read MoreSelf-care is a term we often hear, but what does it really mean? Let's explore a deeper, more nuanced understanding of self-care and how it can transform our daily lives.
Read MoreWhat will your first intentional moment of joy be today? Joy is like the confetti of emotions – sudden, unexpected, and oh-so-colorful. It's that high-intensity feeling that washes over you in short bursts, leaving you feeling connected to others, to nature, or to the universe at large…and to yourself.
Read MoreA Citizen Wellbeing Scientist is an individual who actively engages in documenting, reflecting on, and sharing their self-care practices to contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing.
Read MoreOften, we underestimate the impact of small changes in our thinking or behavior. We may believe that these tiny tweaks don't make a difference. However, it's the accumulation of these small changes that contributes to our personal growth and development.
Read MoreIn our hustle culture that glorifies burnout, taking real rest has become a revolutionary act. We've been conditioned to keep pushing, to always be "on," responding instantly to every email and Slack notification. But true rest - the kind that allows us to recharge, reflect, and realign with our deepest values - requires firm boundaries.
Read MoreWe wrote a book in a weekend! Discover how AI and essentialism can transform your project management and self-care practices. Learn from our cyborg writing retreat and embrace intentional living for optimal wellbeing and success.
Read MoreBut what if we flipped the script? Instead of dialing back with a “quiet quitting”, let's talk about "quiet flourishing" - optimizing your effort by intentionally leaning into your unique strengths and values.
Read MoreAt its core, the slow movement isn't about complete stagnation; rather, it's about regaining control over the pace of our lives. It's a conscious decision to resist the hustle culture that surrounds us, favouring presence, thoughtfulness, and meaningful connections over mindless productivity.
Read MoreI’ve just returned from several weeks travelling in North America. The space to think, observe new things, people and contexts, and to be curious was so embraced. Here is what I have learnt that resonated as most important.
Read MoreQuiet quitting can be harmful, so what about quiet flourishing? So what does this look like? Let’s explore as you coach yourself and find a balance between one's inner world and the external demands of work and personal life.
Read MoreSometimes the words just don’t flow. And it happens to all of us, no matter the experience, investment, or interest in the work. So, instead of beating myself up and getting stressed that what I normally do isn’t working, I’m being curious into what I could do instead. I’m sharing with you some ways that might help you also.
Read MoreSo many firsts for the first week of 2023 including awe, appreciation and connection.
Read MoreSlowing down means to be present and in the moment where there is an intentionality that interrupts autopilot, busyness work, and hustle with (self-)awareness. It does not mean everything is completed at a slow pace. It means things are completed at a slower pace, with a priority on spending the right amount of time on the things that matter.
Read MoreSome students may live and work far away from their campuses; others may be physically nearby but work remotely for a portion or all of their candidature, whether by preference, by force. This guest post by Dr Katrina McChesney (University of Waikato, New Zealand) and Dr Jamie Burford (University of Warwick, UK) offers timely advice and illuminates five principles for doctoral wellbeing.
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