Category: Well-being
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The Science of Fatigue: How Hormones Impact Your Energy and Well-Being
Fatigue is a common complaint, affecting countless individuals in various ways. Understanding the underlying biochemical processes can offer insights into why we feel tired and how to address it. One crucial factor is the role of hormones in managing energy levels and overall fatigue. Here’s a breakdown of key hormones involved and how their imbalance…
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The Hidden Costs of Burnout: How Workplace Stress Affects Health, Productivity, and Employee Retention
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It is particularly prevalent in safety-critical industries such as maritime, healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, and energy, where the stakes are exceptionally high. Understanding burnout and its effects on individuals and workplaces is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency. Understanding Burnout Burnout often…
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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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The Art of Aligning Body, Mind, and Soul
After exploring the beauty and magic of aligning body, mind, and soul, it’s only natural to wonder how to achieve this harmonious state. Here, we’ll delve into gentle and practical ways to guide you on this enriching journey toward holistic alignment. Mindfulness and Meditation “Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It…
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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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Sleep shrinks your brain and it’s good for you
Did you know that your brain actually shrinks when you go to sleep in order to help you learn? Basically what happens during the day is that information is being continuously relayed through your neurons. These cells of the brain and the nervous system strengthen and widen throughout the day to accommodate the increasing traffic.…