Imperfectly Resilient

Getting to the root cause is a core component of our strategy in helping clients overcome challenges such as a general sense of overwhelm and burnout. Chronic inflammation is a root cause we see showing up in many challenges of life (e.g., Alzheimer's, arthritis, allergies, etc.). This article from Psychology Today highlights 4 contributing factors connected to inflammation in the brain. 1️⃣ AIR POLLUTION 💡✔ Limit use of air fresheners indoors 2️⃣ STRESSFUL MEDIA EXPOSURE 💡✔ Limit exposure to predominantly negative sources of news 3️⃣ SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR 💡✔ Identify one pleasurable physical activity to incorporate into our daily routine 4️⃣ TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) 💡✔ Use protective gear when engaging in physical activities (e.g., football, cycling, etc.) 🎇5️⃣ HIGHLY PROCESSED FOOD 💡✔ Limit or eliminate highly processed foods from your regular diet The good news is that each of these factors lie within our ability to control. We've added a bonus 5th factor and shared one action we can take for each factor. #empowerment #inflammation #alzheimers #brainfog #memory #focus #concentration #processedfood #sedentary #airPollution #tbi

Have you discovered Truity yet? They provide individuals with free access to many best-in-class personality assessments such as the Enneagram, DISC, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. HR talent development functions use these types of assessments to help their companies support employees' individual development plans, while also improving inner and inter-departmental relationships. We contend that these assessments can produce even more fruit in a personal setting. For example: 💠The Career Aptitude Test helps you clarify your key interests and personality traits, which in turn can support efforts to decide what to study in college, where to start your career, and how to refocus your career when you feel off track. 💠The 7 Love Styles Test helps you understand your preference for showing and receiving love. Consider exchanging these insights with a loved one to gain an appreciation for their love language. 💠The EQ Emotional Intelligence Test helps you understand how you process emotions and relate to others. These insights can help you improve your emotional resilience and relationships. A word of caution when approaching personality assessments. We're all equipped with unique personality traits, skills, and interests. There is no right answer or type when taking these assessments. Many times, people experience an 'aha moment' or gain validation for the way they think, feel, or interact with others the way they do. But sometimes people can experience negative emotions, rejecting the results that invalidate their current appraisal of self. If you've experienced this before or experience it when taking one of these assessments through Truity, remember that the insights do not define you, nor are the results meant to be complete and accurate portrayals of a person. Disclosure: We have no commercial relationship with Truity. We try to share low to no cost resources with our clients in supporting their personal or team development journeys. #personality #disc #mbti #enneagram #teambuilding #selfdiscovery

"Resilience is knowing that you are the one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up." – Mary Holloway Resilience in the workplace is the ability to respond to pressure, recover from challenges, handle adversity, and view overcoming obstacles as learning opportunities. It means solving problems, facing challenges, and recovering from mistakes with determination and adaptability. Resilient employees manage stress effectively, maintain positive self-esteem, engage with colleagues, and embrace growth through challenges. Today we're highlighting how self-advocacy can increase your ability to manage stress and stay focused on personal and professional growth. #resilience #selfadvocacy #stress #pressure #solutionfocused

Navigating emotions in the workplace can be difficult. We're here to help! For individuals, how satisfied are you in your role? Do you feel valued? Is your leadership aware of the challenges you're facing and supportive with solutions to address them? Have you struggled to get on the same page with a difficult colleague? We can help you build or enhance skills to gain more emotional resilience while improving your ability to effectively advocate for needs in your role, within your teams, or across your projects. For organizations, if you're experiencing issues with engagement, attrition, and low productivity it's worth your time to assess how effective the training you invest into emotional intelligence, conflict management, and communication is being translated into practice. We help clients with common sense approaches to (re)establishing trust and emotional well-being to improve the employee and customer journey. Send us a DM or email info@lifefocuscoaching.com for a no-obligation consultation.

We talk a lot about the need for focus. On our goals, our challenges, the actions we want to develop and take to support our goals. On gratitude and reflection. Etc. We haven't delved in much to the different ways we help our clients focus. In simple terms, there are times to zoom in and others to zoom out. For this #focusedfriday we wanted to bring attention to the need to lose or loosen our focus in order to foster creativity. While published in 2015, this article stands the test of time and illustrates how loosening our focus and practicing mindfulness can help us gain fresh perspective and experience some breakthroughs. #unfocus #mindfulness #creativity

Ready to restart your career after a break? Or maybe restart a 'new' career? These 4 C's can help clarify 💎 what is important to you in your professional roles. Layer in an assessment of your values, skills, and passions (interests), and you've got a great foundation to base your pivot or relaunch 🚀 from. #careerbreak #restart #values #skills #passions #wishfulwednesday

Whether you dream of pressing pause on your career or are ready to push play to relaunch, it’s natural to face some fears. But don’t let limiting beliefs get in the way. Give this Harvard Business Review article a quick read to gain some clarity and boost your confidence. #careerbreak #teardowntuesday #limitingbeliefs #confidence

“The secret to getting ahead is breaking your overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain This #focusedfriday we stick with the week's theme of overwhelm, emphasizing how applied focus can help us escape this state of being. Trying these steps today can help: 🔎 Reduce anxiety by focusing on what matters most. 📋 Prioritize where to spend your time and energy. 🎯 Enable you to take action and get more tasks off your plate. 🙌 Approach the weekend with confidence that you're on top of things! #overwhelm #focus #prioritize #confidence #mindset #resilient

“Gratitude can transform any situation. It alters your vibration, moving you from negative energy to positive. It’s the quickest, easiest, most powerful way to effect change in your life – this I know for sure.” – Oprah Winfrey In the midst of overwhelm and burnout, it’s easy to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. But what if we told you that the secret ingredient to resilience could be something as simple as gratitude? On this #thankfulthursday we focus on 3 ways gratitude can be your ally in tough times: ☝👀 Shifts Perspective: It encourages us to see the positive aspects of our situation, no matter how small. 💪🧠 Enhances Well-being: Studies show that gratitude can improve mental health, leading to better mood and reduced stress. 💪❤ Strengthens Relationships: By appreciating others, we build stronger, more supportive connections. The next time you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to reflect on the things you’re grateful for. It could be the support of a friend, the comfort of your home, or even your own courage and determination. Let gratitude be the beacon that guides you through the storm. #PracticeGratitude #Resilience #MindsetShift