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What is emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it can help you become a better leader emotional intelligence leadership Apr 06, 2023

Imagine you’re in a meeting where Sarah is talking, April interrupts and takes over the discussion point. You notice that Sarah becomes quiet and shrinks back into her seat. 

 What do you do? 

  1. Make a note to talk to Sarah after the meeting. 
  2. Nothing, it doesn't...
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Zero cost tools for your wellbeing daily rituals mental health wellbeing tips Mar 23, 2023

Wellbeing is the must-have lifestyle phrase of the moment, but with the abundance of boujee yoga studios, expensive Bali retreats, and rigorous detox programs, it can be easy to feel life it’s a lifestyle that is unattainable. 

You don’t need to have the latest product to take...

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How to set habits that support your goals daily rituals growth mindset Feb 13, 2023

Your habits, the tiny choices you make each day are responsible for almost 40% of our daily actions, according to researchers at Duke University. It's these habits, both deliberate and unconscious, that create the very fabric of your life, your health, your success, and even the people we...

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How to reduce stress one breath at a time breathwork stress Jan 30, 2023

When you get lost in your to-do lists, daily schedules and ever-changing emotions, you lose track of time. One of the best ways to focus your brain, recharge your body and calm down when you’re feeling stressed is by focusing on your breath.

The way we breathe is strongly linked to the...

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Feel better with Chelsea Pottenger's top 3 tips to improve your wellbeing wellbeing tips Jan 18, 2023

Chelsea joined the team at Kochie Business Builders to share three tips to help improve your wellbeing. Start 2023 calmer and happier with these tools to take care of your mental health everyday.

 

1: Sleep is the elixir of life 

1 in 3 Australians don’t get enough sleep, the way...

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Why Having Mates Is So Important connection mental health self care Nov 19, 2022

Loneliness was a growing, global concern well before the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s only increasing now. Men, in particular, are prone to experiencing loneliness and are also less likely to seek out help or admit their loneliness. 

The Australian research into ‘Men’s Social...

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10 Soothing Meditation Voices for an Extra Dose of Calm meditation Nov 07, 2022

A list of the best female and male meditation voices.

 

1. davidji 

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Known as the velvet voice of stillness, davidji has dedicated his life to help others connect with the present moment and step into their own power. His incredibly calm and deep voice has taught millions of people...

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How to recharge your kids over the school holidays (without losing your sanity!) mental health mindfulness for kids resilience Sep 26, 2022

School holidays is that time that always comes around too quickly. You can love your kids but dread school holidays. Not only does it disrupt your routine, it also comes with creating and keeping up with kids’ calendars 24/7. It can be overwhelming to even the most organised parents.

So,...

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How To Improve Your Sleep daily rituals sleep Sep 16, 2022

Do you fall asleep quickly and bounce out of bed? 

Are you someone who struggles to sleep... and even when you do - you wake up feeling exhausted?

If you chose the latter, you're not alone.

Studies show that 1 in 3 Australian adults don’t get enough sleep. 

Did you know?  

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How to become a more mindful and compassionate leader compassion leadership mindfulness Aug 01, 2022

Leadership has never been more nuanced than it is at this moment. Flexible workplaces, technical innovation and an ongoing recovery from a global pandemic has seen to that. Yet through all the change, the solution remains constant. Organisations are built by people. People who need...

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How to bounce forward when faced with challenges resilience Jun 21, 2022

Have you heard of the phrase ‘bounce back?’

The Cambridge definition describes bouncing back as “starting to be successful again after a difficult period, such as failure, loss of confidence, illness, or unhappiness.’

When you go through failure, change or adversity, you...

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Stress and how to manage it stress Apr 28, 2022

You don't hear your alarm on the day you have an important presentation. Your boss keeps loading on the work with a deadline of yesterday. It’s peak hour traffic, you’re late for a meeting, and it just started storming.

Did any of those get your heart racing or your breath...

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