If you're anything like me, I find winter to be a challenging time of year. I don't know if it started from mid-year exams in school or university, or the seasonality of business. Every year since about 4 years ago seems to be getting better but it's still the time of year when I hit my biggest slumps. I've also been listening to some podcasts that provide wonderful insights and ignite me to explore new ways of being. Here are 5...
It’s a New Year and the next phase of your life is beginning, you can't wait to change everything for the better! From new grades and classes for the young-at-body to new cities and career ventures for the young-at-heart, there are leaders you will meet this year and whether you like them or not they will contribute to you getting through the year. If you can select them though, there are important success-factors to consider when selecting your Yoda. Some of...
It’s another one of those days. Get up, throw on some clothes, choke breakfast down, get to gym/pre-work commitments, rush to first meeting (just made it!), and the load starts piling up. No chance for a breather. Lunch-time and you’re starving – but coffee, coffee, coffee! Every corner you turn means another ten-minute discussion, walking meeting, or crisis control. Getting back to the desk is your only focus, but at the same time there’s no energy left, plus all you...
Imagine working, sporting, or living in what your brain would consider your 'ideal environment' (IE for short). What would this look like? How would it impact your productivity or effectiveness? And, when would you get tired of it? Sometimes in life, we look at people living on 'the other side' where the grass is greener and the honey sweeter. [caption id="attachment_7377" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bolting-up for an action-packed Day 3 in Port Elizabeth. Early mornings have never felt sooo good![/caption] Back to the...
Whether you think you're strong enough or not, you probably aren't. Now, don't take offense. All I'm saying: whatever the goal you're striving for is, you are not strong enough...
If you know an endurance athlete, you probably think they're crazy. If you are an endurance athlete, you probably think other endurance athletes are crazy. If you want to be an endurance athlete, you know the nuts and bolts are coming apart and simply need some guidance in the best practices so you don't do something super crazy, like an Ironman. Or...
What are you recovering from? When do you need to recover? Whether it is an episode of the shakes, the runs, the downs, or a literal run, recovery is key for optimal future performance. How do you recover? How does the way you recover impact your future performance? Recovering from immense work stress, your biggest calendar event (race or business), or illness is no simple matter. Sometimes it is a combination of these and too much too soon will mean limited performance....
What are your needs? What are your wants? How do you remain motivated to achieve your wants?...
Ever noticed how a new job or gym programme is divided into phases? Generally, you'll begin with tremendous positivity and excitement. As days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and the end of your new, grand programme is nigh with despondency. Have you realised how as time passes you don't achieve the results you'd hoped for and old (maybe, bad) habits are banging on the back door? It's normal to have higher expectations for yourself than the realistic possibilities. There’s nothing wrong...
Well, well, well. Where to start? We're starting our journey towards wellness with understanding, interpretation, and stress management. "One piece of the pie at a time," said the mother to her child (whilst the grandmother dishes up half the pie...