It is easy to reach flow when we participate in our favourite activities, which in the Southern Hemisphere, we will finally have more time for during summer break. It is much harder though when having to complete mundane tasks like typing up performance ratings or finalizing administrative duties. We can however achieve ‘micro-flow’ by adding an extra enjoyable layer to…
Many of us are at breaking point this time of the year. To stay resilient, amidst great adversity, is a life-long process of growth and increased self-awareness. The strategies below assisted me in ‘bending’ – back in 2014 – when I was sure that ‘breaking’ was inevitable: Bottom-up Sensory Practices * unplug daily / digital detoxes * listen to restorative…
High sensory threshold individuals simply need MORE – more action, more vibe, more buzz, more variety, more excitement, etc. in order to feel calm yet alert; fully energized and engaged. If work environment and responsibilities are too mundane and predictable, productivity and job satisfaction may decrease.
Once you have the scientific sensory profile scores of your workforce, hybrid work solutions can be created in collaboration, mindfully, and truly equipped for futuristic, people centric workspace and work option design.
Following World Suicide Day, the importance of understanding your sensory profile is something to be highlighted.
The 6 M’s to relax, rest and digest. 5 of these are do-able on a daily basis.
The Future of Work Trends (HBR) – My take as a sensory integration specialist:
The workshops are: 1) ingenious 2) based in science 3) relevant and relatable 4) the “why” behind workstyle and optimal work environment 5) practical, easy-to-implement, non-threatening 6) productivity tool 7) incredible team-builder
I turned 45 last year and am literally dreading the weight gain which is, according to absolutely everyone, part and parcel of the wonderful age group I am lucky enough to find myself in. I am well aware of intermitted fasting, banting, keto, eating for your blood type, calories in vs. calories out, vegan, no heavy dinners, reducing red meat, sugar…
I was recently reminded of my most vivid and emotionally charged memories of my mom and dad. All involved sensory experiences allowing my developing brain to be fully present, mindful, deeply connected, and hàppy.
I recently spent a week in The Maldives, and the timing for relaxation was all WRONG: Work commitments, and my dog all alone at home with a bandaged paw, cone, and cancer(! )It felt like yet another thing to be crammed into the already mad year-end-madness. But… Never underestimate the power of your environment in calming you rìght down, albeit…