Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reflecting on the different “seasons” of recovery and how we can better understand and navigate them in our daily lives. Dr. Dan Siegel’s concept of “Name it to Tame it” is a helpful reminder that naming our feelings and states of being makes them easier to manage. But it doesn’t stop there—what we do each day has a profound impact on our energy and resilience. Here’s a simple exercise I’ve shared in workshops that has helped many participants understand their day better and … Read More
The unnamed hero of resilience
Many of us have learnt how to put our foot down on the accelerator, but do we know how and when to take it off? Resilience is not about endurance but about building recovery time into busy working lives. Not only weekends and annual leave, but on a day-to-day basis. When I think back on my many valuable life lessons, one that didn’t seem to feature often was the importance of recovery time. As with exercise, there is a time to ‘dig deep’ and really stretch our limits but equally … Read More
The 5 keys to high-performing teams – found by Google
High-performing teams are the cornerstone of any successful organisation. The question is how to create great teams that do their best work. Over 10 years ago, in 2012, Google set out to find the answer. Its seminal study on team performance is more relevant than ever in today’s world of constant change and remote work and was recently revisited with new insights. This Google project, named after the Greek philosopher Aristotle, researched the behaviours of over 200 teams. Their research looked into how ‘real’ teams performed, looking at the qualities … Read More
Behavioural Change Strategies for the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide
We are always practising something. The question is, does our behaviour deplete us, or nourish us in everyday life? Here are four ways to support new habits that do serve you well.
Why kindness matters even more during this challenging time
During stressful times, we often throw out the very behaviours that support our wellbeing. Here are six ways to stay resilient in uncertain times.
Evening Standard interview with LiveWorkWell: How mindfulness is changing the way we work and live
LiveWorkWell’s Susan Peacock has been interviewed by the Evening Standard on how we can make mindfulness a part of our busy everyday lives.
Are you stuck in the productivity trap? Manage your energy, not your time
Do you… Feel like you’re not using your time well when you’re not doing something “productive”? Fill micro-moments with checking emails, headlines or stocks on your phone?
Ten ways to beat jet lag on your next business trip
Jet lag is the price we pay for flying faster than our body clocks. But how do you tell your body you’re in New York when it’s still on GMT? Here are 10 techniques.
Seven of the best mindfulness apps to help you master the 1% challenge
Will you take the 1% challenge? Practice mindfulness for 1% of every day over the next month — here are seven meditation apps to help you on your way.
Three things you can do to live unhurried, even when you’re busy
Leave margin and take moments amid your full schedule. Here’s how to build mindfulness into your life.
Six sleep problems – and how to solve them
Sleep is the great untapped resource of our busy lives. Over the years, I have seen this in client after client through the FirstBeat heart-rate analytics I use — charting their stress peaks and recovery time in lifestyle coaching. Though sleep doesn’t add to your to-do list (no NutriBullet or fitness mat required) it can completely recharge you after even the most stressful day. New research constantly reveals why sleep, still largely a scientific mystery, is so vital to our wellbeing. It restores our brains and rests our bodies. If … Read More