WE TALK ABOUT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SELF IMPROVEMENT AND HOW TO FIND STILLNESS AND BALANCE TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND WELLBEING HOST RICKY DEFOE HAS BEEN A DAOIST PRACTITIONER FOR OVER 10 YEARS. FOUNDING BENUCATION A EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SERVICE TO HELP REDUCE STRESS AND FIND BALANCE. HE BELIEVES THAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEVELOP THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND STRENGTHEN THIS AS A LIFE SKILL IN ORDER TO SPRING BOARD THEM TO SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS
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How dance can impact workplace wellbeing
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In this episode we were joined by Dounia Zellou the founder of Humanaya. Dounia has introduced dance into the workplaces globally and uses this art to allow staff and teams to express themselves and use dance as a tool for their wellbeing. We had the pleasure to interview Dounia who is using dance to create positive impact and enable workforces to …
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In this episode we look at how powerful and impactful the arts are on our well-being We look at the different types of arts, and how important it is to join different groups and to nurture and schedule the art activities and also finding the courage to venture into arts as it helps with our expression, emotional well-being and mental state It can b…
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Music, moods and meditation
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Here, we look at how powerful Music, or the arts can affect your moods in a meaningful way, and also using meditation as a tool to help these moods, there are different types of meditation, like movement meditation, which we cover.
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Sometimes it’s easier said than done when it comes to strong emotions. But we can overcome or should I say become more comfortable with overwhelming emotions especially if they are ones that you feel often. New ones can be tricky as the mind/body has to find new ways to process them. We are all different when it comes to going through strong emotio…
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Here we look at the five S’s of the emotional wellness map.One sensitivity, two surrender, three stillness, four stability and five sustain. Over the past couple months I’ve been posting on each individual one, Here, I explain a little about how each of them works and a little background to them.
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Why slowing down is so important
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Here we look at the importance of slowing down in our every day lives, in every action, that we take, and be more aware of our daily activities, which intern will create a healthier, more regulated nervous system and emotional wellness
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Here we explore emotional fitness, how do we get to a level of good, emotional fitness or wellness, and how to navigate through the process and points to consider to help you on that journey
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Here we look at the third stage of the emotional wellness map which is stillness. Why is it so important to know the art of stillness in these times and how it can help when going through difficulties, distress, mental health, we look at how this skill helps you now, and in the future
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Here, we look at the releasing of blocked emotions which are held over time, or in the present.The keyword, here is how to digest and process, and come to peace with these emotions, for those, especially that are rebuilding their lives emotionally
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Here we look at the next stage, on the emotional wellness map which is surrender or release.Once you lift that burden of emotion that has been holding you down, then you can rest within yourself, and it helps you go onto the next stage, which is stillness number threeHowever, remember this is a process, give yourself time there is no rush, it’s jus…
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Who we look at the five stages to wellness, in helping you to make it easier on yourself over a longer period of time. It’s looking at how to work with your body, mind and your nervous system to be balanced, relaxed and productive
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It’s ok to be good when you want to be not when you need to be - importance of external pressures and validation, whos gets to say if you’re responsible, when you should be responsible or take on tasks. Also the idea around what we tell ourselves. If what you are giving is the best you can give today who knows tomorrow might even better…
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Using the Gift of Sensitivity
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In this episode, we look at how subtle are sensitivity levels are within our body, which affects our nervous system, which intern effects us and those around us. We look at the importance of understanding your sensitivity levels, and knowing that it takes time, to positively attune to them to find balance.…
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Here we look at five stages put together to help you navigate to emotional wellness. Emotional wellness is the ability to regulate, manage and deal with adversity as well as to understand yourself and your environment and the five stages help you map your emotional journey over time and practice to master these internal skills.…
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Here we look at the importance of understanding your own energy, and the speed you are living and working at. Setting healthy boundaries of your time and energy is crucial in thriving in your personal work life
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Quiet Quitting at Work
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Here we look at the different ways we quiet quiet, what are the causes and how we can resolve them from both a employee and employer perspective
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Here we look at part two of building the foundation of stillness, being able to be calm, delve into what is troubling you, or feeling unpleasant, or distressing you internally or externally
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Here we look at the process of finding stillness and clarity of the mind, to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult events
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Neuroticism and Well-being
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Here we look at neuroticism one of the five personality traits, we discuss and observe if it affects our well-being, also what is neurosis.
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How excellent service experience can be impacted by company culture
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Here we are joined again by Sara Oridiso from Hodos training. Looking at three main items. Mindfulness in approaching your customer from your company cultural view, respecting and getting to know your company culture, defining your culture so your customer and employees understand your values
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How important it is to retain employees in todays world
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Here we join Sara Odorisio from Hodos Training to discuss the importance of organisational employees retention and satisfaction. What do employees need and what can organisations provide for high staff morale
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Understanding the dynamics of successful service user/customer engagement
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New podcast with Sara Odorisio from Hodos training in customer service ,speaking on the dynamics of service user/customer engagement from two different sectors but how the approach is similar to attain positive engagement and feedback
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How Emotions Are Made
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Do you ever wonder how emotions are made, and what excites us makes us sad makes us happy, and how this can help our body and emotional wellness to reach a point of balance, and acknowledgement, here we explore this
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Here we look at the cognitive thinking, the intelligence of the mind, does it go against you, or is it just you as an emotional individual processing the events and pass events that happened to you in your life
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In this episode, we look at the power of resting and your body budget and what are your capabilities, and not feeling guilt or shame in completing any tasks. How does resting help you emotionally, and help you achieve your goals in the future
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At some point in our life we can go through hidden battles and overcome them, but sometimes if they are suppressed or repressed they can show up later on in our lives, so here we speak about hidden battles and the approaches we can take to help us process them and move forward into emotional wellness…
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Self-denial is not a bad thing, it just needs the right timing and some exploration into your deep emotions
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Here we look at what can cause low mood and mild depression, how difficult it can be in your life, and tips to help you while going through these moods and states of mind
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Here we look at ‘allostatic load’, meaning when you have three or four things happening at once which cause major stress and emotional labour and you don’t know how to deal with the mental and emotional distress
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Here I give some tips on how to cope when you’re avoiding everyday things in your life caused by stresses, they have either created more anxiety or depression and you can’t handle any more tasks or responsibilities.
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Enlightened self-interest is a philosophy which states that who acts to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own self-interest. It has often been simply expressed by all will flourish if we individually help others for our own interest
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Being patient and gentle towards yourself in these times can help your emotional and mental well-being when feeling low. Self care is important, put yourself first. 😉
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Here we look at tips and approaches for when we feel emotionally exhausted
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Here we look at the importance of setting good boundaries in different environments to ensure you have a healthy emotional well-being.
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Here we look at the ability to respond, what is responsibility and a duty of care for those in our society, community, and the perspective actions and character needed when one is truly an active citizen
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Here we look at our focus and concentration while at home. What do we need to do first before we find motivation and focus in these times
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Looking over previous months of transitions and discovering what young people would like to attain
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Here we look at the term mental wealth and how to support those suffering with mental and emotional health
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Here we look at how positivity is powerful for us and how not to always look at negative feedback as going against you
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Here we look at negative thought patterns from the past and fearing the future and how we can help identify them to live in the present
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It’s been a while since our last podcast and we are back. This one is about the importance of our emotional well-being and mental health and checking in with ourselves
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Social workers save lives in our community, they act as mentors, family support workers and counsellors. Here we look at how they do it. I am an advocate for Social Workers
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Looking at the importance of taking time out
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Here we look at the different was we learn through assessment
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Here we speak about the polarity in long lasting friendships
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Here we look at how technological and physical learning tools benefit the student
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Can we learn leadership or are we born leaders
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Differences are what makes us colourful and creative they shouldn’t be seen as a threat
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