One of the first sources of stress is related to money and/or our job. Not having enough money to live is definitely stressful, but most of us have enough to eat and generally have a decent life with the basics covered. However, managing our finances is still stressful for many: either because we never properly learned how to do it and/or we have a negative/complicated personal relationship with money. Emilie Bellet, the brilliant author, explains in this fascinating book how “to apply your growth mindset to your finances”. You can also listen Emilie's podcast, The Wallet (on Apple Podcasts)
Read MoreIf you wonder what the gut-brain connection is, chances are that you already have an idea: that “gut feeling” you might have experienced in a particular situation, feeling “butterflies” in your stomach when you have fallen in love, or literally rushing to the bathroom before sitting down for an exam. These common events are part of the very sophisticated molecular mechanisms that allow our gut (also called the ‘second brain’) to communicate with our head and influence behaviour: what science calls the gut-brain axis.
Read MoreWithout necessarily knowing the science behind it, we all know how unpleasant it is to have a bad night’s sleep. You might also know that poor sleep is unhealthy, but by reading Matthew Walker’s book you’ll discover new things about how sleep patterns will affect things as deep as your gene expression and telomeres, involved in aging and many diseases. Moreover, you will learn fascinating things about dreams and how they heal us while we’re sleeping, especially during the REM sleep phase.
Read MoreIf you wonder what the gut-brain connection is, chances are that you already have an idea: that “gut feeling” you might have experienced in a particular situation, feeling “butterflies” in your stomach when you have fallen in love, or literally rushing to the bathroom before sitting down for an exam. These common events are part of the very sophisticated molecular mechanisms that allow our gut (also called the ‘second brain’) to communicate with our head and influence behaviour: what science calls the gut-brain axis.
Read MoreThe feeling of being stressed is familiar to most of us. We all experience some level of stress, virtually from the moment we wake up until we go to bed. But what is stress really? As a species, we've evolved as a result of stress. Our autonomic nervous system has a built-in stress response that allows the body to combat stressful situations, the so-called “flight or fight” reaction that is activated in case of an “emergency”.
Read MoreIt is well known that noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution caused mainly by traffic, rail, and airplanes, is bad for our health. Besides its direct effects on the auditory system (e.g., hearing loss and tinnitus induced by exposure to high levels of noise), chronic low-level noise exposure causes mental stress associated with heart diseases and is also linked to poor sleep, anxiety, psychiatric disorders, and diabetes. Recently, we’ve started to understand better why this is happening.
Read MoreAmongst the many stressful jobs, being a startup founder is certainly on the list. Even if they’re not facing problems of life and death as may be the case for a heart surgeon, a fireman or a soldier, a startup founder lives a life that is undoubtedly high in stress. It’s no secret that a startup journey is a marathon rather than a sprint, with the risk of being kicked out of the game at any time, no matter how well trained we are for the race.
Read MoreWe spend much too much time writing emails, participating in group chats and answering instant messages. On average, office workers spend more than 5 hours a day reading, sorting and writing emails. That’s more than half their work time! And many people find the constant flow of work messages causes them constant anxiety.
Read MoreWhen it comes to stress at work, there are two types of stress: “good” work-related stress that’s a natural part of the creative tension at play during work; and “bad” stress that comes from toxic management and a company culture that makes you feel unsafe.
Read MoreIf you love yoga, this place is for you. “We believe there is a yoga path for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, size, fitness or lifestyle. We offer a broad range of classes with some of the best teachers in London. Yoga is a practice that can last a lifetime, and we are here to support you throughout all stages of life, through conception, birth and beyond”. Our preferred teacher there is our dearest Isabell.
Read MoreHonest Green is definitely a place to try in Barcelona! Their mostly plant-based food (they do also have delicious meat and fish) is local, organic and so tasty! And just to totally fall in love with the place, the waiters are adorable (miss you Deborah and Roberto!) and the music is great!
Read MoreIf you want to have a taste of traveling while staying in London, Bulgari Spa is our favourite place to relax around the pool. As for massages, all the therapists are amazing, although we do have a little preference for Chris. Little tip: if you go during the week during working hours, chances are that you’ll have the pool for yourself (we love sometimes to move our office to the pool for a da
Read MoreOne of the first sources of stress is related to money and/or our job. Not having enough money to live is definitely stressful, but most of us have enough to eat and generally have a decent life with the basics covered. However, managing our finances is still stressful for many: either because we never properly learned how to do it and/or we have a negative/complicated personal relationship with money. Emilie Bellet, the brilliant author, explains in this fascinating book how “to apply your growth mindset to your finances”. You can also listen Emilie's podcast, The Wallet (on Apple Podcasts)
Read MoreWithout necessarily knowing the science behind it, we all know how unpleasant it is to have a bad night’s sleep. You might also know that poor sleep is unhealthy, but by reading Matthew Walker’s book you’ll discover new things about how sleep patterns will affect things as deep as your gene expression and telomeres, involved in aging and many diseases. Moreover, you will learn fascinating things about dreams and how they heal us while we’re sleeping, especially during the REM sleep phase.
Read MoreIf you’re struggling to stay focused, this book is for you. Distraction, as opposed to traction, will push you away from your goals. The author explains: “Being indistractable means striving to do what you say you will do.” The book is easy to read and has plenty of practical examples, often times flavoured with humour: “Solely blaming a smartphone for causing distraction is just as flawed as blaming a pedometer for making someone climb too many stairs.”
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