Category: Work Life Balance

Four Resilience Strategies Every Business Owner Needs

Resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business essential. Whether you’re navigating setbacks, surprise challenges, or moments of doubt, the ability to adapt and move forward is what separates thriving entrepreneurs from the rest. In this article, discover four practical resilience strategies—backed by real-world insights (including Lego’s inspiring journey)—to help you bounce back stronger and lead with confidence when things don’t go according to plan.

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Lead with Heart: Why Kindness and Empathy Are Secret Weapons for Business Success

Today’s employees aren’t just looking for a pay slip and a printer that works (although that’d be nice too). They want to work in environments that feel human. They’re looking for values, connection, and a culture that sees them as more than a payroll number. Kindness and empathy are secret weapons for business success.

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The CEO’s playbook: My daily habits for productivity and balance

A CEO explores the daily habits that contribute to long-term success, productivity and well-being. He shares five key rituals — exercise, mindfulness, meditation-led power naps, limiting screen time, and practising gratitude — that help him stay focused, energised, and resilient as a leader.

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From burnout to breakthrough- the 4Rs of Endurance Leadership

I examine how recovery, reflection, refocussing and resetting (the 4Rs) are key to success from burnout. Intentional practice of these 4Rs enables us to lead and not just manage our lives. It allows us to recalibrate and reprioritise, to live a life filled with vitality and to perform at our best- in whatever situation we wish. The same recovery principles that help endurance athletes excel can help transform your personal and professional life.

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Productivity Hacks from a Brain Tumour Survivor: How Extreme Life Events Sharpen Your Focus

Loz’s personal journey of overcoming a brain tumour has shaped her resilience and mental clarity. Loz endured the unthinkable: losing her first love to suicide, facing brain surgery, discovering a hole in her heart, and being rejected by her father—all within a short span. This article dives into how going through major life events, like severe illness, can push someone to fine-tune their productivity and how others can adopt similar strategies without needing the crisis.

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Ditch the Distractions: Kick Your Biggest Time Wasters

Today, I want to dive into a topic that plagues a lot of us: time management. As business owners, time is our most valuable asset, but so many of us fall into the trap of time-wasting “stuff” that affects our productivity.

Let’s look at some common time wasters and how we can work to overcome them.

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Balancing Self-Care and Success: Essential Practices for Business Owners

As an entrepreneur, self-care is important. It’s about finding a balance, though. You’re likely to find it most beneficial to identify activities that enhance your entrepreneurial acumen as well as safeguard your mental and physical health. With a good understanding of your needs and the tools that can address them, you can succeed personally and professionally.

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5 Habits Pulling the Handbrake on Your Happiness: A Must for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

In the fast-paced business world, entrepreneurs often overlook the impact of everyday habits on their well-being and productivity. Small adjustments in daily routines can lead to significant improvements. Research shows that 76% of small business owners experience adverse health effects from work-related stress, including reduced productivity. Here are the five crucial habits to address: eating, breathing, sleep, movement and hydration.

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