Mindset

It’s time to reset the way we work

By |2022-02-17T18:34:37+00:00August 19th, 2021|Collaboration, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

The uncertainty and stress caused by the pandemic has only served to widen the divide between employee engagement and wellbeing. This has critical implications for the workplace. If we do not prioritize wellbeing and mental health, stress and burnout will undermine our recovery efforts. Our organizations have a responsibility for the care and wellbeing of employees. Taking the necessary steps to relieve burnout and invest in people is not only essential for engaging and retaining top talent, it is simply the right thing to do to create a healthy and thriving workplace for all.

Why we need habits to achieve our best

By |2022-05-25T17:09:24+00:00July 5th, 2021|Goals, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Routine, Thrive, Wellbeing|

We know change is good for us, especially when we are making changes to improve our overall health and wellbeing. But knowing does not equal doing. Why? Gaining a better understanding of why it is so hard to change, will help us bridge the gap between our intentions and our actions.

Use the power of progress to help you get (and stay) motivated

By |2021-06-21T14:14:26+00:00June 21st, 2021|Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity|

Progress is a powerful, yet underestimated, source of motivation. When you find yourself procrastinating, you may be waiting for inspiration or an extra burst of energy. Instead, find small wins — the kind that are so small you can’t fail. Small wins can give you the push you need to quickly break through. Small wins are the perfect complement to your bold goals. 

3 ways to work with purpose and achieve your best

By |2021-06-01T15:51:14+00:00June 1st, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, Delegating, Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Teamwork|

When we bring a greater sense of purpose to what we do, we are compelled to invest more time and energy into our work because we are accountable for the outcome – and because we believe in the work we are doing. Whether it’s one piece of a project or a more complex assignment, it’s imperative we attach the task or responsibility to a higher goal. Here are 3 ways you can achieve this objective.

How to overcome bias when you share feedback

By |2021-03-02T21:51:31+00:00February 25th, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, workplace culture|

At its best, feedback is a gift. Sharing feedback is an investment in the other person and the fastest way to help them sharpen their skills. Feedback is a crucial component of any high-performance team and a skill worth mastering by all of us. But, far too often, feedback is tainted by bias. Bias influences our behaviour more than we may think. As much as our intent may be otherwise, recognizing our own tendency to operate in a biased way is the first step to interrupting bias. The more we recognize, learn about and discuss bias, the more we can support our experts and take the necessary steps to eliminate bias. I invite you to join me on these 3 steps to help all of us notice and interrupt unconscious bias.

53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

By |2021-02-03T14:10:13+00:00January 29th, 2021|Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress|

Do you feel like you’re pulled in too many directions? Is daily planning about as futile as sorting Lego, when the universe seems determined to scatter your beautiful piles? In the short term, it is easier to manage our work the way we always have. But this doesn’t fix the inequality when our lists are longer than our days. We need a fresh approach. Here's how you can take small steps each day, so you can simplify your work, reclaim time, and create better results. Over time, these small steps will add up to radically different days. Simplified days with amplified results.

3 ways to bring your best to work this year

By |2021-01-13T15:34:05+00:00January 12th, 2021|Collaboration, Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Thrive|

At this point, the dust swirled up by a fury of new year’s resolution activities has settled. And even though 2020 is (finally) in our rear-view mirror, it’s natural to feel a little blurry-eyed looking forward to 2021. So, with one final headshake, let’s reset and consider how we can all bring our best to work this year and beyond. Our team at Clear Concept has been pursuing the answer to this question for the last two decades and have found three key drivers help us show up at our best, regardless of what is swirling around us.

Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

By |2020-12-09T15:01:12+00:00December 8th, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Sometimes we get so caught up in giving to others, we neglect one important person: ourselves. But when you invest in yourself, you’re better able to show up for everyone else in your life. As we draw towards the end of the year, can you gift some time and attention to yourself? This may be the most valuable gift you give.

What does it mean to respond instead of react?

By |2020-11-16T22:06:08+00:00November 16th, 2020|Communication, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Knowing how to respond to a need rather than react to a trigger is the first step to navigating any sort of challenge we encounter, whether it’s a difficult conversation or even a traumatic event. While on the surface, these words, respond and react, appear similar, there is an important distinction between them. Here are three ways we can help ourselves to respond the next time it would be easier to react.

5 strategies to change how you think about stress

By |2020-11-03T14:07:03+00:00November 2nd, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

We know stress is a normal and essential part of healthy development. Some stress even serves to optimize our performance. But chronic stress is toxic and negatively affects our mental and physical health and wellbeing. When we can reframe our perception of stress and adopt a more resilient mindset, we are better equipped to manage the day-to-day stress we all face. Here are 5 strategies you can use to change how you think about stress.

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