by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 21, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Here is an effective embodiment + perspective-taking exercise you can use to shift out of tension and practice empathy, for yourself and others. Begin by taking a couple of nice, natural breaths, directing them with your attention into the belly. (This activates your...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 19, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Did you know that as many employees face downsizings, restructurings, and a looming global recession, most cite empathy as a key attribute they seek from their leadership? According to Empathy in Business Survey, most employees feel that mutual empathy between company...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 12, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
During any holiday with tempting dessert displays all around, it’s a perfect time to practice mindful enjoyment. It’s not about denying ourselves, but about approaching treats with awareness and intention. Let’s take a moment amidst the feast for...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 9, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Did you know that if we are experiencing ‘companionate love’ from our peers and managers, we will tend to perform better compared to when there is an absence of warmth, affection, and connection in the workplace? Research shows that when the...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 5, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Has a subtle sense of loneliness snuck into your life? This can often happen this time of year in the Western hemisphere, following the festive winter holidays with their brightness of activities and abundance of social interactions. If you feel lonely when you...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 5, 2024 | Courageous Being Article
Courageous Being Yolanda Reyes recently passed a demanding finserv industry-credentialing exam. Congrats! We asked her to share with us what kept her going when the going got tough. Yolanda says: “I think what really got me through when I was feeling low and less than...
