by Christi Barrett | Wellness
If you are like me, the New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. So now is the time for more sane and realistic goals to take center stage. Being effective in all realms of life requires a healthy mind and body, so I’m focusing on mindful eating....
by Launda Wheatley | Wellness, Work/Life Balance
You may be wondering why a leadership blog would focus so often on stress relief. We focus on stress because we live in a chaotic, fast-paced world that naturally creates stress. No one can be a great performer with a stomach in knots, a racing heart and little sleep....
by Launda Wheatley | Wellness
You might think you’ve got the whole breathing thing down. Maybe you’ve even tried the relaxation breathing technique posted on our blog. There are times, however, when cleansing breaths are not sufficient. During times of intense stress, try these...
by Christi Barrett | Wellness
I was up to my eyeballs in alligators. Looming deadlines for crucial proposals were haunting me, and I was working in overdrive. Then I remembered the scheduled team retreat. Months earlier, we had decided to take half a day to unwind, de-stress and learn mindful...
by Launda Wheatley | Wellness
Don’t have time to head to the gym? While activity is probably the best stress buster, you can de-stress without a trip to the fitness center. A simple, brief head and neck stretch can help you calm down, reduce muscle tightness and relieve pain. CAUTION: As...
by Launda Wheatley | Wellness
(This is part of the stress reduction series co-authored by Launda Wheatley, Humanergy’s resident wellness expert and mind/body guru.) If you find yourself feeling tense, there is something you can do that is quick, effective and requires no special equipment....
