by Petra N. | May 26, 2016 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Email notifications, IMs, text alerts and other collaboration tool reminders have created more opportunities than before for digital interruptions. Are collaboration tools to blame? Tools are just one side of the equation. The other side is users. Humans program these...
by Petra N. | May 12, 2016 | Featured blog post, Focus & meditation
A Google query returns 151,000,000 results in less than a second when you type in meditation. This ancient mind-body balancing method is getting more mainstream attention in our culture as researchers are starting to quantify its effects on our mind, body and, may I...
by Petra N. | Apr 27, 2016 | Featured blog post, Yoga & exercise
If you’ve worked with me before, you know that I’m a proponent of moving. Even if you’re unable to squeeze in a workout, there are many ways to add movement into your day. It will help you think better and give you more energy. When you can move...
by Petra N. | Apr 12, 2016 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Having a down day? Too much stress? Let these 5 simple mood-enhancing activities brighten your day. 1. Twist and bend Exercise is known to release happy hormones, called endorphins. Even though our daily routine should include a regular exercise regime, what’s more...
by Petra N. | Mar 24, 2016 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Studies have shown that emotional intelligence (EI) helps improve performance, decisions and relationships. It accounts for 58% of performance in all job types when compared to 33 other key skills; 90% of high performers also have high EQs, and people with high EI...