by Rich Ellis | Apr 4, 2023 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness
Last time I shared some wise words from a newsletter I follow about seratonin. Why re-do the research when someone’s already done it right? There are some really simple ways to protect and promote your seratonin levels and here are a number of them in no...
by Rich Ellis | Feb 15, 2023 | Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Practicing gratitude is known to impact our emotions and emotional health. Evidence has shown that a regular “attitude of gratitude” can… 1. Make us happier Simply journaling for five minutes a day about what we are grateful for can enhance our long-term happiness by...
by Rich Ellis | Nov 16, 2022 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness
We could all benefit from a boost in alertness, particularly when our sleep has been disrupted, or we’re feeling drowsy. But do you know what makes us feel sleepy in the afternoon, and how long you should nap to maximise the benefits, and minimise the downsides? I...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 18, 2022 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Summary: Many leaders tell themselves: “It’s so busy, I can’t afford to…(spend 7 hours sleeping, or stop to get lunch, or keep up my hobbies).” This framing, which casts investments in personal resilience as contrary to the best interests of an organisation,...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 17, 2022 | Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Workplace
The Great Job Boom continues to bring more opportunities for workers across New Zealand, so now could be an ideal time to think about your next career move. But what do you really want from a job? Job satisfaction is now even higher on the must-have list...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 13, 2022 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
If I were to ask you what your stress levels are like at the moment overall – where would they fall on the scale? If you’re like most people today, I’d say they land on the higher end of things. Sadly, it’s a state of our current lifestyles that stress factors into...
