Koru Performance

27/01/2022

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡?

We set out to make changes with the best of intentions: to eat more nutritious food, to be more active, to sleep better, to read more...

The problem is we set the bar too high, make a few failed attempts, and resign ourselves to the fact we’ll never succeed.

The challenge is to set the bar just high enough it requires effort but low enough that you KNOW you can do it.

Self-efficacy is one of the keys to successful behaviour change. It reflects confidence in our ability to control our motivation to make better decisions and exert control over our behaviour in different social settings.

The COM-B model has the following variables you can affect in your clients:

Capability: knowledge/skills - teach/demo/practice and give feedback

Opportunity: use cues in their physical/social environment

Motivation: align to personal goals/outcomes, focus on past successes, monitor progress

Interventions can include the following, and are linked to the COM-B variables:

Education - Capability & Motivation
Persuasion - Motivation
Incentives - Motivation
Coercion - Motivation
Training - Capability & Motivation
Restriction - Opportunity
Modelling - Motivation
Enablement - Capability, Opportunity & Motivation
Environment Structuring - Opportunity & Motivation

As you can see, MOTIVATION is affected by almost every intervention.

𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙈𝙊𝙏𝙄𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

27/01/2022

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

According to APA's 2016 Work and Well-Being Survey, when senior managers show support through involvement and commitment to well-being initiatives, three quarters of surveyed employees said their organisation helps them develop a healthy lifestyle.

Without that leadership support, that stat drops to just 11 percent.

24/01/2022

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧.

We are often given a message that we should be avoiding stress at all times

It's a message that doesn't serve us, for a couple of reasons.

1) Some stress is UNAVOIDABLE!

Life happens, things build up, surprise us and can generally get on top of us from time to time - that's normal! We wouldn't be living much of a life if we sought to minimise stress at every single twist and turn.

When we're told to avoid stress at any cost as our main 'coping' strategy - when stress does come up, we can be left feeling helpless.

2) Stress is POSITIVE.

Some stress is good!

A prime example of this is training stress - it provides us with an opportunity to adapt and become fitter and stronger.

The issue with stress, is when it becomes chronic.

The stress response is a response designed to help us combat immediate threats to our survival.

However, a more consistent, chronic stress response - can contribute to a plethora of health issues

This quote from 'Why has nobody told me this before?' by sums it up PERFECTLY.

Eventually, chronic stress will catch up with us.

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19/01/2022

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧

If you drift through the day 'hoping' you'll be active later

It won't happen

If you take simple steps to plan when you will train

What you will do, how long for, and where you'll be

And you make that something enjoyable, with a small time commitment

And you schedule it into your day?

It's far more likely to happen

If you want your physical activity to be a non-negotiable

You have to start treating it like one

12/01/2022

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

Our values are essentially the things that we care about - what things are important to us.

And it's fair to say, they have a fundamentally unappreciated role in changing our behaviour

Why is that?

Well, let's look at a couple of examples.

If I'm someone that values my energy, because it allows me to give my best as a coach

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, '𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤' 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚?

Or as a coach, I really value having the time and capacity to learn

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 - 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Or I really valued being present for the people in my life, and being able to give them my full attention and energy

𝐘𝐞𝐭 𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟔𝟎𝟎𝐤𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲

In all of these scenarios - I'm not living a life that aligns with my values.

And when we change our behaviour, to match with our values?

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐫

In our upcoming 𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 we delve into one method you can use to help make value-driven behaviour changes as simple as possible (Keep an eye out for our post tomorrow evening on this!)

But for now - if making changes that would not only work in your life, but would dramatically enhance the quality of your life

Sounds good to you?

The link is in our bio for the 𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, which will give you all of this

And a whole lot more

We look forward to working with you!

11/01/2022

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥? 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭!

We often watch athletes at the top of their game, in awe at some of the things that they are able to achieve.

But for you, and your work?

It's absolutely no different.

If you're looking to optimise your work performance and push your own limits.

You need to become a cognitive athlete

To get you started

Here are a few areas of your life to 'audit'

So you can start thinking of ways for you to improve each aspect, and grow and improve as a cognitive athlete

10/01/2022

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃

Have you tried to make health changes that just don't seem to stick?

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier, more energised version of yourself, but don’t have time for all that fad dieting and exercise nonsense?

We know how you feel.

That’s why we created Koru Performance – a place where people can get access to the most effective health, fitness and performance advice available.

The 6-Week Habit Transformation Course contains everything you need to make 2022 the year of a healthier, happier, higher-performing YOU!

But not just that - we've got loads of content on exactly HOW to make the changes that you need to get there.

No more all or nothing, no more self-sabotage

And no more 'I'll be able to do this when...'

Make this the year that you become the best version of you.

To apply, head over to the link in our bio and fill out the application form

We can't wait to help you get started!

08/01/2022

Have you tried to make health changes that just don't seem to stick?

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier, more energised version of yourself, but don’t have time for all that fad dieting and exercise nonsense?

We know how it feels.

That’s why we created Koru Performance – a place where people can get access to the most effective health, fitness and performance advice available. It doesn’t matter if you are a recreational athlete or just someone who wants to live longer - our team can help you achieve your goals with simple lifestyle changes that work.

You won’t find any gimmicks here - just science-backed methods from some of the leading principles in sports medicine, nutrition and human performance. Our goal is to provide information that helps people become their best selves without having to spend hours at the gym or on restrictive diets. All our content is wrapped up into a 6 week Habit Transformation Course to develop your ability to make habits stick and limit the self sabotaging behaviours that keep holding you back.

Over the 6 weeks we show you how to:

Session 1: Establishing Your Values & Identities

We start the journey by gaining an understanding of why it’s important to align our health behaviours to our own personal values and identity.

Session 2: Making Change Stick

We move on to the laws of behaviour change. We learn why change can fail, and the model of how to successfully make & break habits.

Session 3: Physical Activity for Enhancing Performance

Whether it’s running or resistance training, walking or waltzing – doing something you enjoy has an effect on your physical and mental health, and your work performance.

Session 4: Building a Better Relationship with Food

Yes, food is fuel – but it’s also far more than that. Health, happiness and physical and cognitive performance are all affected by the food we eat.

Session 5: How to Power Up Your Sleep

Learn how sleep effects every function of the body and brain. Key takeaways include how to improve the consistency and quality of your sleep.

Session 6: What next?

A recap on the key principles, and reinforcing of the importance of the group support as you continue to build on the skills and frameworks learned during the course.

Spaces are limit to 30 per cohort to maintain a close-knit sense of community and support, allowing you to connect with others on a similar journey. Being surrounded with like-minded people is a great support system that with help you throughout the 6 weeks and beyond!

Are you ready to make change stick, and make 2022 the best year of your life?

Click the link and let's get going!

linktr.ee/koruperformance

21/12/2021

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥?

Not letting your cup get empty

It's not enough

You need to make sure that your cup stays overfull

And that you have some left outside the cup to give out

If you're someone that struggles because they have an identity that revolves around giving to someone else (parent, partner, coach, friend)

Make sure that you're filling your cup up first

Doing this will give you the chance to support people with what's left

If this was useful - comment below and let us know!

21/12/2021

Sleeping 6 hours per night for 2 weeks leads to similar performance levels as when staying awake for two days.

After being awake for 19 hours, reaction times are comparable with having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 ‰

How do you want your employees showing up for work?

What messages are you giving your employees about the importance of good sleep hygiene?

21/12/2021

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫

A simple but effective visualisation of how to change your behaviour

The reality with wellbeing changes, is that most people plan

But don't fulfil the other two elements

A key reason for their lack of success with changes

Having a PLAN is obviously imperative - we have to have some idea of what we want to do!

But our plan isn't set in stone - your training programme, calorie targets, sleep schedule

Whatever it is you're looking to change - see it as an experiment, not a rigid plan

Because if we view these things as rigid - then if things aren't perfect immediately, we can become frustrated and give up

See your changes as EXPERIMENTS - and you're in a position to make changes after your initial attempts

Which is where REFLECTION comes in

Not just a 'I failed to do...'

But an honest appraisal of what went well

What didn't

Some of the reasons why things were successful/unsuccessful

If you're trying to change

Make sure you've nailed down all three steps in the process

corporatewellness

21/12/2021

When you’re in your eighties, do you want to be thriving or surviving?

Small and simple actions now will dictate our quality of life in the long term.

Over the next few weeks, we will unpack these principles in more detail.

What areas do you need to improve on?

21/12/2021

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫?

It might be to do with the amount of friction

If you're trying to start a new habit

Consider how you can make it as frictionless as possible

And if you're trying to stop an old one?

Put some barriers in the way to create friction, and increase the effort it would take to do the behaviour

Simple, but effective!

21/12/2021

The brain's capacity to focus on a specific task, for a given length of time, is limited and results in 'directed attention fatigue'.

We know that sleep can provide that restoration but it's not at all practical during the workday (unless you're working for a very forward-thinking company!).

Enter Attention Restoration Theory.

Can't get out into 'nature'?

Not to worry!

There's evidence to show that photos and artwork can prove just as effective.

Rita Berto (2005) induced mental fatigue by having the participants complete a sustained attention test.

She then had them view photographs of restorative environments, non-restorative environments, or geometric patterns.

After viewing the photos they retook the test. Those that viewed the restorative photos improved their performance on the test.

Can you manufacture your day to get outside?

How can you shape your work environment to help restore your attention capacity?

21/12/2021

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝!

When we work with individuals looking to improve their health and well-being

We might not begin with anything more complicated than the list below

▪️ Get a variety of plants
▪️ 8 hours sleep
▪️ Get outside in the morning
▪️ Pick a form of exercise that works
▪️ Be grateful for one thing in our lives
▪️ Set a reminder every hour to get up from our desk and move

It doesn't have to be anymore complicated than that!

Once you have a simple list like this

You can set about trying to work through your barriers for these changes

21/12/2021

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧!?

The list of things we have to do to improve our wellbeing is endless!

𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽
𝗕𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆...

You don’t need to start all of these things at once and even once you’ve picked one to work on (make sure it one you’re ready to do!), you can start with the smallest of actions to be successful.

Over the coming weeks, we will have a series of post coming up on how to build successful new habits.

If you’re overwhelmed about where to start, or how to make new behaviours stick, get in touch and we can help!

21/12/2021

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐢𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞?!

Being sat down to work does not = getting good quality work done

Long hours aren't helpful if we don't have energy to work in those hours

Our mission is to show employees how to manage their energy throughout the day, through simple lifestyle changes

Help them overcome the barriers to change

And have more energy to do meaningful work each day

If this is something that you need your workforce needs?

Get in touch for more information on how we can help!

21/12/2021

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺!

However, there are some thinks you can do to ensure it is able to respond when needed...

Daily exercise can help maintain the way the immune system works. Regular, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise with the aim of achieving 150 minutes per week is recommended.

Stress can lead to chronic immune system activation. This can lead to exacerbated symptoms of both physical and psychological illness. Contacting friends, keeping a gratitude journal and hobbies can all help.

No single food will 'boost' your immune system. However, a poor diet will compromise it. Fruit and veg are rich in the chemical compounds to promote a healthy immune system.

Sleep exerts a strong influence on the immune system. Sleep loss is not only associated with an increase in inflammatory markers but also with immunodeficiency. 7-9hrs of quality sleep is the current recommendation.

21/12/2021

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟?

Modern society makes it very easy to stay switched on - we're more connected than ever, and able to communicate with people instantaneously

We have smart phones, apps and data for every single detail

That's great - but there are times where this can be a challenge, and can lead to overwhelm

Ironically - we need to unplug to be able to re-charge

Here are some ways we can unplug every now and then, to maintain our energy

▪️ Turn your phone off for the day
▪️ Don't wear your smart watch for a day
▪️ Try a training session without headphones
▪️ Take a long walk in nature on your own
▪️ Sit down with a book

How often do you schedule in time to unplug?

And what do you do with it?

21/12/2021

“𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮 𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝘆”

�According to several research studies, microbreaks seem to be an effective energy management strategies employees (Fritz, Lam, & Spreitzer, 2011; Hunter & Wu, 2016; Trougakos & Hideg, 2009; Zacher, Brailsford, & Parker, 2014).

A 2018 paper highlighted that various forms of 'cognitive micro-breaks were related to increased positive affect at work which, in turn, predicted greater sales performance.' (Kim S, Park YA, Headrick L. Daily micro-breaks and job performance: General work engagement as a cross-level moderator. J Appl Psychol. 2018)

A social scientist at Virginia Commonwealth University found that 'microbreaking' by watching a funny video clip left participants feeling more attentive, demonstrating lower fatigue, and better response times during a cognitive test!

Bring on the cat videos!

21/12/2021

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲?

It's not uncommon for businesses to hire staff based on their performance, and their potential

But then immediately impede their staff, by insisting on late night emails and Whatsapp messages first thing

Sleep is crucial - and exposure to blue light before bed is affecting staff productivity, mood and physical wellbeing

Keep work messages to work hours where possible - and watch the transformation in staff productivity!

21/12/2021

Allostatic load refers to the long-term effects of continued exposure to chronic stress on the body.

It is often referred to as ‘wear and tear.’

The theory it suggests that our acute stress response becomes maladaptive when it is consequently activated in response to chronic stressors.

Chronic stressors used to be a lack of food, conflict over resources, territory, suitable mates etc.

In the modern world, the stressors include 90hr work weeks, being accessible 24/7/365, long haul travel, hyper-palatable/low nutrient foods, lack of physical activity...

Long-term exposure to allostatic load can lead to physical and mental illness.

Allostatic load has become increasingly relevant as researchers study the long-term effects of modern occupational stressors.

Creating a work environment, and culture, that puts employee well-being as a top priority is a key step combat the allostatic load people are exposed to.

The fitter, healthier, more well-slept, and nourished we are, the more we can positively respond to the stressors we are exposed to.

21/12/2021

ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛᴇᴇɪsᴍ - ʙᴇɪɴɢ ᴀᴛ ᴡᴏʀᴋ, ʙᴜᴛ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀᴛ ᴡᴏʀᴋ.

It's not a new thing.

Anyone that's gone to work sick will know that they're not REALLY that productive on those days. We don't think it's have a massive impact but the cost to the UK economy is at eyewatering £81bn/year.

That equates to 35 days, of lost productivity, per employee PER YEAR!!

There are several other signs of presenteeism, but here are 5 to get you started...

Are you aware of any more?

21/12/2021

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Brilliant to present the principles of High Performance in Sport, Business and LIfe to the Singapore and US offices of a client today

High performance is the consistent application of small habits to all areas of our life

And whether it is in work, sport, business or other aspects of our life

We could all make changes to optimise our performance

If you're looking to provide your staff with evidence-based strategies to improve their wellness and performance

Drop us a message!

21/12/2021

A company's best resource is their workforce.

Stressful, unsupportive environments can really take their toll.

Absenteeism and presenteeism are both higher in organisations without an effective wellbeing strategy.

How are you supporting your workforce?

21/12/2021

𝐖𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫 - 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐎𝐖

In our experience - the issue with most corporate wellness offerings (and education on health and performance in general)

Focuses on 𝐖𝐇𝐘 we should change

And a lot of us know this

(If we did an honest appraisal of our lifestyle habits, we'd appreciate that often we perform behaviours that aren't optimising our health and/or performance)

We also know quite a lot of 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 we should be doing

Moving more, sleeping more, eating more fruit and veg, getting outside etc

So having people come to us and say 'It's simple, you need to do X because of X'

Actually can move us further away from change

'If it's so simple, then why can't I do it?!', we think to ourselves

But the blame shouldn't be solely on us

It's because we've never been taught 𝐇𝐎𝐖

If we don't understand our own behaviour

Why we behave like we do

How to change it

And what the simple changes we can make every single day are

Then we won't change

No matter how much we know

If you're looking for a corporate wellness programme that helps your employees make meaningful change

Rather than just telling you why it's important

Drop us a DM, and let's chat!

21/12/2021

The statistics highlighting the benefits of an effective wellbeing initiative are too strong to ignore.

Workplaces that don’t contribute to wellness reduce productivity by 17.5%.
(CIPD, 2019).

Companies with the embedded health & wellness strategies have demonstrated up to a 40% reduction in productivity loss linked to ill-health.
(Gallup, 2019)

A study from London Business School suggests companies with high levels of wellbeing outperform the stock market by 2-3% a year.

Earlier studies (Wright and Staw. 1999) suggest significant correlations between employee wellbeing and performance.

Anecdotally, Anglian Water have suggested that for every £1 invested in employee wellbeing, they’ve received £8 back!

8:1 ROI!?

If you're looking for an evidenced-based wellbeing intiative, using principles that have had an impact in F1 and with global level executive business leaders, fire over a DM and lets talk about how we can support your business.

09/11/2021

09/11/2021