by oksana | Jun 22, 2021
When we fail to practice mindfulness, pain becomes the instrument that life uses to nudge us to transformation. Read that again and take it to heart. The present moment is the only time when we are in charge of our thoughts, emotions, and actions, and have...
by oksana | Jun 3, 2021
We KNOW that worrying solves nothing, but we still do it. WHY? Well, first of all, the act of worrying is a destructive illusion that “tricks” our mind into making us feel like we are engaging with the problem in a productive way when in reality we are not. Even...
by oksana | May 27, 2021
Having to fire employees was such a stressful event in my life as the company that I worked for didn’t provide any tools or resources to help us deal with it. The manager just said, “go do it” and expected it to go as smooth as a coffee break. They...
by oksana | May 27, 2021
The desire to be seen as a valuable member of the team, hard-working, and dedicated, can open the door to unhealthy workplace boundaries.These unhealthy workplace boundaries can show up in SO many ways that we don’t even realize. Mainly because we think we’re being...
by oksana | May 16, 2021
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental well-being. That’s why it’s so important to give yourself and your employees the tools to deal with stress, burnout, and overwhelming emotions, so we can ADAPT to the specific circumstances. One example –...
by oksana | May 16, 2021
Make time this week for YOU. Here’s a quick 7-day schedule to get you started: Day One – Move your body: stretch, exercise, go for a walk – just get moving!Day Two – Let your thoughts flow: try journaling to get thoughts out of your headDay Three –...
by oksana | May 16, 2021
What is the difference between CEOs who are able to successfully implement mental wellness programs and reap the rewards of a happier, more productive team and those who aren’t? One big difference is if they are encouraging their employees to “memorize for the test”...
by oksana | May 16, 2021
India is suffering… But we can help! It has been a source of wisdom that we’ve been practicing together for 5 years now. To GIVE BACK and to celebrate my Birthday:Please help my friends in India to provide them food, water, and vaccines ...
by oksana | Apr 22, 2021
The harder and faster you push yourself and your employees, the higher the risk of burnout. Not because people are incapable – but because it becomes an addiction for staying at 100% capacity at all times at all costs.When we get into “go mode” it’s...
by oksana | Apr 15, 2021
We need to stop romanticizing “the extreme hustle” and start promoting WELL-BEING habits like taking time off when you need it, getting 7+ solid hours of sleep, and setting boundaries to protect your own peace.(I’m NOT against hard work. I come from a line of...
