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Don’t let stress steal your business

If your business had an issue that was costing $1200-$2000 per employee per year, you’d have to do something about it right? If you look around and count 50 employees, your business could be losing over $60-$100 thousand dollars a year. So what is this issue that is draining money out of your bottom line?…

Hello, My name’s Luke and I’m an addict

I don’t have a drug habit. I like a beer or two, but I’m not an alcoholic. I have the occasional punt, but I don’t have an issue with gambling. Pepsi-Max, surfing, chocolate, golf and football all feed my addiction. I’m addicted to the promise of something good happening and the chemical that controls that…

Six reasons why stress is good for you.

Stress has a pretty bad wrap sheet. Stress gets the blame for everything from heart attacks and diabetes to strokes and addiction…anything goes wrong, we blame stress. Stress gets everyone uncomfortable and scared, and we are increasingly looking for ways to decrease our stress levels. We use medication, alcohol, drugs and comfort food to try…

This 1 simple action can end toxic stress

If I could give you a pill that increased your focus, made you physically and mentally stronger, improved effectiveness at work and boosted creativity, would you take it? What if this same miracle drug promoted better relationships, improved bonds with loved ones and made you more optimistic, would you take it then? What if the…

Losing it? Why your reactions are creating toxic stress

It’s a big day, the global bosses have flown in, and it’s your chance to impress. Your A/V presentation is flawless, your lucky shirt looks immaculate, and you are 100% ready to shine. You are ready to go. As you lean in to kiss your husband goodbye, he clumsily knocks the coffee cup over, and…