Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means “doing nothing” – has caught the attention of the world as a way to
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I wasn’t sure to read this book called Ikigai. I had this book on my shelf for a long time. Every time I look at the book, I feel like I know the
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki,
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Dinacharya, is a Sanskrit word made up of ‘Dina’, meaning day and ‘Acharya’, meaning activity/behaviour. This is designed to maintain and connect us with our circadian rhythm or internal body clocks. In
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What good can come of this? In times of stress, crisis, or trauma, people often ask that question. This year we’ve been hit by a pandemic that has caused hundreds of thousands
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The Humanity of Humans By Alfie Kohn I am looking at two photographs that are sitting on my desk. The first, which I clipped out of a newspaper, is of a teenage
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Don’t Hog the Spotlight There’s an old saying that when your people look good, you look good. And it’s true. Great leaders consistently find opportunities to showcase their direct reports’ talents or
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As a leader, there will be times when achievements are made, goals are reached, and the spotlight will shine in your direction. While the role of the leader is important, too many
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Friends provide emotional companionship and a sense of belonging, making life more meaningful and fulfilling. To belong is to matter.2 At its core, friendship is about connection. Intellectually challenging friendships keep your brain agile and
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