Goal setting vs resolutions

by Rich Ellis | Feb 4, 2025 | Coaching, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness

Let’s be honest: every January, we’re bombarded with hype about New Year’s resolutions, and yet come February (or even January 3rd), most of us have already fallen off the bandwagon. Studies show that a whopping number of people don’t stick to their resolutions. So,...

Managing Post-Summer Back-to-Work transition for your team

by Rich Ellis | Jan 28, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

As the summer holidays draw to a close, many employees experience what’s often called the “back-to-work blues.” The transition from relaxed vacation days to office routines can lead to moodiness, disengagement, or even unhappiness. For managers and HR...

Overcoming the Back-to-Work Blues: Breaking in Your Leather Shoes Again

by Rich Ellis | Jan 22, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace

As the long, sun-soaked (and somewhat windy) days of the summer break draw to a close, the return to work can feel like slipping into a pair of stiff leather shoes you haven’t worn in months. They pinch, they rub, and they remind you of why you traded them for sandals...

Rethinking New Year’s Goals: Beyond SMART Goals

by Rich Ellis | Jan 14, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace

SMART goals are designed to be clear and concise, which is their greatest strength but also their potential weakness. By prioritising precision and measurability, SMART goals can encourage us to: Overemphasise Predictability: The rigidity of SMART goals often leaves...

Motion is lotion – 5 Tips to prevent back pain

by Rich Ellis | Dec 16, 2024 | Coaching, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace

There are 800 million people on the planet who have experienced lower back pain, and seven in 10 sufferers are likely to have flare-ups on an annual basis. The good news is, that researchers have identified a simple everyday activity that can help keep pain at bay …...

The Sweet Elixir: Unveiling the Healing Powers of Honey

by Rich Ellis | Nov 25, 2024 | Coaching, Diet, Health, Immunity, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

Honey has long been regarded as one of nature’s most precious gifts, celebrated not only for its sweet taste but also for its incredible health benefits. Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and natural healing properties, honey serves as a versatile remedy for...