by Rich Ellis | Apr 20, 2026 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace
Get your protein: Nuzest.co.nz use temporary code “3E8MJ7E7WRS6” at checkout for a discount Some breakfasts feel like a treat but work like a tool. This is one of them. Chocolate and peanut butter is one of those combinations that never gets old, and when...
by Rich Ellis | Apr 20, 2026 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Workplace
You buy a bag of salad, a bunch of bananas, some fresh herbs. You have great intentions. And then, a few days later, you open the fridge to find a soggy, browning mess. Sound familiar? This is one of the most common frustrations for people trying to eat more whole...
by Rich Ellis | Mar 15, 2026 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness
You already know sleep matters. But did you know what you eat, and when you eat it, could be quietly sabotaging your nights? Sleep sits alongside nutrition and exercise as one of the big three pillars of good health. Yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice....
by Rich Ellis | Mar 10, 2026 | Coaching, Diet, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
You’ve just eaten. You’re not hungry. And yet you’re standing in front of the fridge, hand on the door, not entirely sure why you’re there. If that sounds familiar, you’re not lacking willpower. You’re not broken. Your brain is...
by Rich Ellis | Feb 25, 2026 | Coaching, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness
When you exercise, your heart rate rises to meet your muscles’ demand for energy and oxygen. How high your heart rate gets reflects how hard you’re working. Heart rate zones are just ranges of beats per minute (bpm) that help you understand exercise intensity relative...
by Rich Ellis | Feb 12, 2026 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Productivity, Workplace
1. Job demands and lack of resources This is the same core idea Umbrella highlights with the Job Demands-Resources model — chronic demands (workload, emotional labour, cognitive load) paired with insufficient resources (support, autonomy, recovery) lead to strain....
