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Working from home is awesome, but the unrelenting body aches from sitting on a desk all day long are not. The usual suspect? Bad posture. Body aches cause a strain on productivity, mood, and health. Below are tips from a physiotherapist that will help you work on your posture! 1. Avoid lower back pain from long hours of sitting with hip flexor stretches.  Physiologist and Physical Therapist Stephen Urbach (2020) says “Hip flexors get tight when we sit too much and can cause low back pain.’’ To stretch your hip flexor muscles, kneel on one leg and place your other leg forward as you gradually tighten your behind. Keep your back straight and gently lean forward until you feel the...

Yoga and meditation are definitely growing more popular. All over the world, there are yoga gyms and programs within an arm’s reach. The increasing demand is in conjunction with numerous scientific research that have proven psychological and physical benefits for their involvement in our daily routine. What’s the relationship between Yoga and meditation? Meditation is a mental exercise for calmness and physical relaxation which are essential to the practice of Yoga. Along with meditation, Yoga involves bodily movements, poses, and breathing techniques. That being so, the two are intertwined and can’t be separated! Benefits of the Practice of Yoga and Meditation in the Workplace 1. It decreases stress hormones. A study conducted by Dr. B Rael Cah from the Department...

It’s easy to fall prey to a whirlwind of work responsibilities and deadlines. Anyone who has ever held a job would agree that they have experienced work-related stress, one way or another. Stress can be overwhelming. When it does, it can cause adverse effects on our job performance and worse, our health. Fortunately, workplace stress is preventable and manageable. This is where the concept of Zen comes in. Zen is a state of calm attentiveness or mindfulness. When we practice Zen, we devote our  attention to the present, withdrawn from worries and tension.   Here are ways Zen can benefit you:  1. It improves memory. When you attempt to pour your energy into entertaining too many thoughts at once, it’s easy to...

In the fast-paced modern world, podcasts have really exemplified their value- giving you the ability to be extra productive during the day. For entrepreneurs and marketers who constantly have to keep up with latest news and trends, podcasts stimulate the mind and deliver information sans the overwhelming feeling. However, browsing through thousands of podcasts can still be quite tedious, so we have summed up the best ones for you! Whether you’re an old-timer or you’re just starting out, we’ve got the  Entrepreneurship podcasts to listen to, and if you’ve come for Marketing podcasts that are absolute crowd favorites, you’re in the right place!   For Entrepreneurs   The Tim Ferris Show The Tim Ferris show ranks first on almost every Apple Podcast chart....

With more people than ever before using digital technology, the connection between businesses selling their products and also giving back has strengthened this last year. With more customers demanding that businesses be more transparent about their ethics particularly in line with sustainability, the landscape for entrepreneurs has shifted to become more inclusive and focused on helping others outside of their own business.  In recent years, the millennial generation have also become more engaged with supporting business and entrepreneurs who are giving back to society. As a result, we’ve put together the top five entrepreneurs who we feel are making a lasting positive impact in giving back and helping others and the planet as a result.  1) Judy Falkner A relatively...

We’ve all heard of health supplements which athletes and bodybuilders use to build muscle, but have you considered taking some supplements to boost your performance in the office? Whilst dietary supplements definitely shouldn’t take the place of a healthy diet, Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., director of ODS points out that “some might have value for certain types of activity.” With seventy-six per cent of people recorded to have felt tired during the week last year (according to the Virgin Pulse Institute), what if we told you that you could boost your physical health and energy using?  We’ve put together the top five supplements we recommend so that you can maximise your energy levels and work productively all week long!  ...