Redesigning Wellness

We need breaks to reset our focus, calm our emotions, and restore our energy. But there are several threats standing in our way of taking them.

In this article, I write about the power of taking a break, why we don't take them, and how to take an inward look to see if we are standing in our own way.

Why We Don't Take Breaks (and What to Do About It) Sometimes when we take a break, we may find that the solutions present themselves. – Catherine Pulsifer A while back I facilitated an online training and my slide deck just stopped working.

What would life be like if we dared to do something different?

We all know how hard it can be to step out of our comfort zones. Psychologists believe that we spend over 80% of our lives on autopilot. guest Ray Richards, CEO and Founder of Do Something Different, believes getting out of our comfort zones starts with a small step.

Ray Richards is also the host of the podcast Life Done Different.ly and creator of the FLEX app, having dedicated the last 30 years to exploring work, play, and behavioral flexibility.

In this episode, Ray explains the Do Something Different approach, including obstacles to getting out of your comfort zone and the downfall of the smart goals approach. He discusses how organizations can start to behave differently and how integrates into the movement. Finally, Ray leaves wellness professionals with a tangible tip on how to start shirking the status quo.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/RRichards

Weight stigma is particularly prevalent in settings, with documented high levels of ‘anti-fat’ in healthcare providers, patients with receiving poorer care and having worse outcomes.

guest Dr. Lesley Williams is trying to change the narrative.

In this episode, Dr. Lesley explains the importance of independent healthcare, racism's effect on health including her personal experience, and how important it is to embrace curiosity in healthcare. She touches briefly on the importance of health equity, her adoption of the model and finally leaves listeners with a tangible tip to combat weight stigma culture.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/LWilliams1