Author: BYF Editorial Team
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The Gut-Brain Connection: How your stomach talks to your mind
Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach before a big event or felt your gut clench when you’re stressed? That’s not just a coincidence—it’s the fascinating conversation between your gut and brain, otherwise known as the “gut-brain axis.” Let’s take a journey through three key ways in which your stomach and mind are connected. …
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Long-Term Relationships: How to Sail Safe on Land and Water?
“It’s a marvelous thing, the ocean. For some reason when two people sit together looking out at it, they stop caring whether they talk or stay silent. You never get tired of watching it. And no matter how rough the waves get, you’re never bothered by the noise the water makes by the commotion of…
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Leveraging Brain Chemistry for Enhanced Workplace Performance and Safety
In the context of today’s high-stakes work environment, the understanding and application of brain chemicals’ subtle yet powerful influence can be a game-changer. From dopamine’s role in motivation to serotonin’s impact on well-being, these neurotransmitters profoundly shape our workplace dynamics. But beyond boosting productivity in safety-critical industries, harnessing the potential of brain chemicals is not…
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International Day for Women in Maritime
As we celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime, it’s important to acknowledge the pivotal role women play in shaping the future of maritime. Providing equal opportunities for women to pursue careers in maritime professions is not just a matter of inclusivity; it is of strategic importance to seafarer recruitment at a time when…
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Gamification and its Uses!
In the dynamic realm of technology, one term that continues to spark significant curiosity and debate is gamification. But what exactly is it? In simple terms, gamification means using elements of games—like challenges, rewards, and competition—in everyday situations that aren’t games. Gamification adds fun and incentives to tasks to make them more enjoyable and encourage…
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Colon Clearance: The Art of Letting Go for Better Health
The Significance of Colon Health The colon, also known as the large intestine, is a critical player in our digestive system. It absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and transports waste out of the body. This underscores the importance of good colon clearance, which is not just about comfort but is essential for…
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Managing or rather reinforcing ‘Self-Confidence’ at the workplace.
Self-confidence is a powerful trait to have. It’s like having a magnifying glass that makes everything you have ten times better. The problem is that hacking into a person’s self-confidence is relatively easy. This can quickly be done through positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. Take an example of an experiment involving two individuals asked to…
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Understanding & managing Performance Risks through the Lens of Workplace Well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often overshadows the importance of well-being in the workplace. But amidst the constant hustle, there lies a critical realisation: sustainable success isn’t achieved through relentless grind along, but by cultivating an environment where employees can thrive. It’s high time we shift the narrative! Prioritising, or rather, pursuing…
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A Brief History of Job Demands and Resources model: Shaping Workplace Performance
From 1979-2006, many experts tried to design and redesign models to address concerns in the workplace. However, in 2006, psychologist Arnold Bakker and Professor Evangelia Demerouti introduced a model to tackle employee well-being and boost human performance. According to them, the then models addressed only a limited number of variables and did not apply to…
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Now or later: The act of procrastination
How many times have you told yourself “I’ll do it later”? What is it that makes some people so driven and focused on their goals while others prefer to push off things for a later date so as to be able to enjoy the here and now? The answer lies within two distinctive regions of…