For years, we’ve been chasing “work-life balance,” trying to equally divide our time and energy between personal and professional priorities. But what if the goal isn’t balance at all? What if the real answer is harmony?

As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our well-being and capacity to thrive.

Self-care and the commitment we each make to create a sustainable career is critical.

As we expand our capacity to be present and effective in our personal and professional lives, we not only navigate challenges with grace but also unlock the potential for genuine fulfilment and impact.

Our bandwidth is like the foundation of a house, you can’t see it directly, but if it is not solid, the house is shaky and unsustainable.

Amidst the chaos, finding and engaging with our anchor points helps us stay grounded and reminds us why we do what we do and that there is a future beyond this present moment.

Never before, have the pressures of dysfunctional systems been so impactful.

Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.

Balancing the need for being efficient alongside the costs of efficiency is a continual juggle in our workplaces.

How do you let go of things at the end of the workday?

Too often, we fall into the trap of excessive selflessness, feeling under significant pressure to equate personal depletion with effective professionalism.

As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our wellbeing and capacity to thrive.

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Self care should always be a priority.

It needs to be a proactive focus at a team and individual level, not just when an individual is getting burnt out. Self-care should also not just be a priority because of covid.

The workplace can often feel like a hectic and exhausting place to be, and with the line between work and home being constantly blurred, considering steps to remain resilient through your working day is critical.

There are some key tips that I carry around

As we start heading in to the last stretch of the year, I’m aware many of us are feeling tired and lagging the energy to feel inspired and motivated to our usual level.