Stress No More: The Secret Technique You Need

Breathing: it's as automatic as blinking but far more powerful than most of us realise.

Experts across disciplines are waking up to the extraordinary impact our breath has on our health and stress levels. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford, has highlighted a simple yet profound technique to control stress: the physiological sigh.

This method, distilled from extensive discussions and research, shows that changing our breathing pattern can immediately calm our stress response. Just a few quick adjustments – two short inhales through the nose and a long exhale through the mouth – can shift your body from the stress response to the recovery response.

Ready to turn the tide on stress with just your breath? Let's dive deeper into how this quick fix can make a substantial difference in your day.

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Happy Employees are Productive Employees

Workplace culture is often considered an obscure aspect of managing people; one that too often isn't handled as a priority.

This perception is confusing as it has been indicated time and time again that culture can affect employee motivation and performance, and productivity as a result. Studies have shown that when employees are genuinely happy, they are more engaged, and from their increased drive, rising profits in the long term can be achieved.

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Masterclass Series

Let's make life a little easier for your team! We understand that decision-making can be overwhelming, so we're here to lend a hand. We've listened, sifted through data, and analysed feedback to create our new Masterclass Series. Designed to tackle your unique issues, our award-winning programs offer engaging online experiences condensed into 60-minute sessions. You can check out our Masterclass Series and see the difference an hour can make.

What we’re watching

Joep van Agteren Talks Science

Ever wanted to know if there was any real science or research into workplace wellbeing? Well then dont miss out on our replay of the chat between Tegan Davies from The Oranges Toolkit and Joep van Agteren who is a researcher at BeWell Lab and co-lead at BeWell Co. It's an insightful 30min conversation about the science of wellbeing; and insight into what to be prepared for in the next 5-10 years, and they even discuss why AI might not be great for tracking our mental wellbeing.

What we’re listening to

The Science of Team Motivation

So what exactly is the role of a leader in motivating others? In this episode of the NLI podcast join Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro in a community discussion to explore what it takes to sustainably lead yourself and your teams to optimal performance. They look at the importance of setting the right course by personalising interactions, setting great goals, and delegating so you can supercharge your productivity – and that of your reports.

Click through to listen to this episode and many more.