Ehsan Etezad has worked as a coach, consultant, and researcher, investigating and supporting the health and wellness of executives and employees from many industries across Canada. He writes about human motivation, performance, burnout, and how to sustain healthy high performance.
We are surrounded by distractions, making it difficult to engage deeply and meaningfully. Given this challenge, it is important to develop strategies that help detect, manage, and optimize attention. Managing your attention means understanding what distracts you and how you can minimize them. By proactively identifying and reducing external distractions, you can create an optimal work environment that promotes sustained focus and improved cognitive performance. Read the article now in full to learn more about these top 5 effective strategies for managing attention.
Sleep is not just rest. This is a powerful and important process that affects your physical health, mental health and overall well-being. During the night, our body undergoes a variety of physiological processes, such as tissue repair, muscle growth, and the release of growth hormones. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, helps your body’s internal clock. This balance strengthens your natural circadian rhythm, promoting better sleep over time. Read the article in full now to learn more about these top 10 tips.
For years, sacrificing your self-care for your job has been glamorized by the “Work Hard, Play Hard” mentality. Early on in our careers, we’re taught to put our jobs before our health. One of the common side effects of this mentality is “burnout.” To achieve our goals and beat the competition, we may have to work longer hours. However, working long hours in a good environment is very different from working an underpaid job in a toxic work environment. Read the article in full now to learn more.
Dispelling and debunking common misconceptions any myth surrounding burnout and self-care is imperative for improving our health and wellness and create an environment that is conducive to healthy high performance. Understanding the intricacies behind these beliefs allows professionals to overcome barriers that hinder the prioritization of self-care. Debunking these myths is vital for cultivating a more inclusive and proactive approach to personal well-being. Read the article in full to learn more.
Having data on what employees love about their jobs in each business unit and what they dislike can help managers make more informed decisions about the health and safety of their employees. Senior management teams can always incorporate employees’ feedback by asking them about practical changes that they would make in their work environment to improve their wellness and productivity. Here is the issue with sticking with our assumptions. Read the article in full now to learn more.
Working regular hours in a thankless job will empty your tank faster than working long hours in a job that comes with a lot of autonomy, creativity, and problem-solving. Burnout is not the result of long work hours. It has more to do with the balance of demands versus benefits of your job. For example, one may have a stressful job and work long hours, but they don’t get burned out because they’re appropriately compensated, supported, and appreciated by their manager and colleagues. Read the article in full now to learn more.
Addressing complex organizational barriers requires a nuanced understanding of strategic planning and effective communication. Transparency, fostering leadership alignment, and navigating the uncertainty are critical when it comes to overcoming organizational development barriers. Organizations can pave the way for successful interventions that propel them towards sustained growth and resilience. Read the article in full now to learn more about these 6 common reasons why organizational development initiatives and interventions fail.
It takes a village to sustain healthy high performance. Healthy High Performers don’t operate in isolation but rather thrive within a supportive ecosystem. In our journey through life, we all encounter moments when we need support, whether it’s during challenging times or as we pursue personal goals. A supportive network provides the resources, emotional support, and collective strength needed to excel in demanding roles and contribute to the long-term success. Read the article in full now to learn more about these 5 critical steps in building a strong social support system.
Successful leaders navigate these challenges by prioritizing a balanced approach that considers both the outcomes and the health and wellness of their team members. Striking this balance fosters a healthy work environment that is conducive to healthy high performance. Read the article in full now to learn more about top 5 leadership pitfalls and common mistakes leaders and HR business partners make when it comes to supporting healthy high performance.
If you can control your emotions, you can control your performance. To control your emotions, you must learn how to create more positive emotions for yourself because negative emotions find their way in uninvited regardless. The easiest way to create a “happy moment” throughout a busy day is to learn how to savor your meals and snacks. Cultivating gratitude and awareness affects your relationship with food and encourages better eating experiences. Read the article in full now to learn more about these top 8 lessons.
