Personal Sustainability Archives

World Mental Health Day 2024: Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces

BOND, Burnout Prevention, Cadence Approach, Connection, Personal Sustainability, Recovery, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 6 minutes of reading

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting efforts that support mental wellbeing. This year, the theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is workplace mental health. This focus highlights the critical role workplaces play in shaping the mental health of […]

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Maximising Performance Through Personal Sustainability: Beyond Potential Podcast

BOND, Burnout Prevention, Cadence Approach, Interviews, Personal Sustainability, Podcasts, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 3 minutes of reading

I was delighted to be a guest on the Beyond Potential podcast, hosted by Tom Emery, CEO and Founder of Hex Development, and Tom Mason, Founder and CEO of Potentia Leadership. Known as “the Toms,” they facilitate an entertaining, informative, and immersive podcast designed for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone aspiring to maximise their performance

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Small Moments, Big Impact: How Connection Boosts Wellbeing

BOND, Connection, Nature, Personal Sustainability, Resilience, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 5 minutes of reading

We often think that connection comes from deep relationships or significant life moments, but in reality, it’s the small, everyday interactions that have the power to make a big impact on our wellbeing. Whether it’s a friendly chat with a stranger, a smile from a passerby, or a brief interaction with a colleague, these small

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Walking in the Woods: The Power of Phytoncides

Burnout Prevention, Nature, Personal Sustainability, Recovery, Resilience, Sleep, Stress, Wellbeing / By Gwen / 5 minutes of reading

We all know that spending time in nature is good for the soul. Whether it’s the peaceful stillness, the fresh air, or the beauty of the trees, walking in the woods can bring a sense of calm and rejuvenation. But did you know there’s a scientific reason why being in the forest can make you

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What is Your Commitment to Change?

Burnout Prevention, Cadence Approach, Personal Sustainability, Recovery, Resilience, Sleep, Stress, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 4 minutes of reading

Welcome back from the summer break! Refreshed from a break and as we dive into the final quarter of the year, many of us feel a renewed energy for making changes. Whether it’s embracing a new way of working, building healthier habits, or setting goals for better wellbeing, now is the perfect time to reflect

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Building Your Support Team for Success

Burnout Prevention, Cadence Approach, Nutrition, Personal Sustainability, Recovery, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 5 minutes of reading

As we wrap up this series of SNAPs, I want to dive into one final topic: the importance of preparation and the role of a support team in both our personal and professional lives. With the Olympics still fresh in our minds, I’ve been reflecting on what we can learn from athletes about preparing ourselves,

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Fuel Your Mindset: The Power of Preparation for Winning Performance

Cadence Approach, Personal Sustainability, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing / By Gwen / 3 minutes of reading

Last week I shared the importance of preparing for big events in both life and work. Today is about how to ‘Fuel Your Mindset’. In the journey to success, your mindset is your most powerful tool. Whether you’re aiming to excel in your career, sports, or personal goals, achieving optimal performance starts from within. It’s

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Travel Hacks Part 1 – Nutrition on the Go

Nutrition, Personal Sustainability, Resilience, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 2 minutes of reading

I’m starting June’s SNAP series which is all about travel hacks, with my tip for nutrition on the go. This is the first of four SNAPS I’ll be sharing this month on this topic of travel hacks. As a reminder, a SNAP is ‘short novel and practical’ tips and advice on a particular topic.) Getting

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The Energy Exchange and Personal Sustainability

Cadence Approach, ESG, Personal Sustainability, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 3 minutes of reading

This week’s SNAP is all about energy, and the idea of an energy exchange. Why? Well, energy is one of the most essential resources for our own sustainability. This is the last topic in our series of articles about the idea of personal sustainability. I’ve discussed the other aspects of personal sustainability in previous posts,

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Why community is important for personal sustainability

Connection, ESG, Personal Sustainability, Wellbeing / By Leanne Spencer / 4 minutes of reading

You might be wondering why the image for this week’s blog is Wilson from the beloved Hollywood movie Cast Away. For anyone who doesn’t know, Wilson is an imaginary companion created by the shipwrecked Chuck Noland, played by Tom Hanks. But he didn’t just didn’t just talk to this friendly-faced football. Throughout the film, Wilson

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