WELL INTEL: making wellbeing work for business

We know that prevention is better than the cure. And we also know the value of scale. The interdependent nature of our times means large scale shift in the right direction helps a lot of things at once. Wellbeing optimisation has a host of advantages including illness prevention, pro-active health and protective 'medicine'.

Is social media creating an environment that has proved itself to be too dangerous for young people across our world? And it isn't only children, we all need to spend time away from social media and our phones in general - getting the balance isn't easy but it is valuable, rewarding and necessary.

How would you speak to your dearest friend if they were upset? You would be doing all you could to calm, reassure and nurture them. But when it comes to you and I and that internal voice, isn't so easy. I know from personal experience, I'm my harshest critic but if we could just catch ourselves... let's be our own 'dearest friend'.

Being still and silent is a powerful practice for replenishment at any time of day or night. When was the last time you tried it?

Economic growth as we've known it is going to be impossible to sustain without further damaging the planet. That means adopting behaviours that puts the planet (and humanity) first. For some, these changes will happen by choice. For others it will be at the hands of regulation and legislation. Take a look at this graphic for a more visual idea of over comsumption.

Human and planetary priority, as a part of business strategy is becoming the lifeblood of sustainable success. From world governance to daily life, the weave of wellbeing culture is simultaneously the anchor and oxygen mask.

Research shows that when leaders prioritise wellbeing for themselves, it advances wellbeing in their workplaces and amongst their employees

AI adoption is coming faster than ever. These are reasons why we need to make sure that everyone has access to AI tools and understands how to use them,

True wellbeing doesn't come from a product or an experience, it comes from physical, mental and emotional connectedness.

When you're in a sticky situation, remember this phrase to help you navigate to the 'right' place. If you stick with #HTPL you KNOW you'll get to the best spot.

Changes to your lifestyle are coming. It might be in the car you drive, the food you eat or the things you buy. Start thinking about these changes now so you're ahead of the curve.

How do you find clarity when you're close to burnout? Take stock of where you are and find a way to recharge and rejuvenate yourself.

Investing in sustainability is the same as investing in wellbeing. And vise versa, you can not have one without the other.

How do we move towards a society that's focused on regeneration and sustainability, rather than one that's focused on extraction? A sharing economy supports everyone in it, also referred to as a circular economy... where pre-loved is pro-planet.

It's time to take a long hard look at the things we think are important. It means futureproofing through new priorities at government, business and individual choice levels. Protecting the longevity of the planet and the people on it.

Is longtermism the way that we should all be thinking? Longtermism is an ethical stance that prioritises improving the future of people and planet. Some would argue that it has its own shortcomings.

Your brain is connected to your gut. The nerve that connects them is called the vagus nerve, engaging it regularly and consciously could be you and your teams' edge on performance and navigating life challenges.

Could some of your health concerns be being caused by a lack of vitamin D? Here's what could happen if you're deficient in vitamin D and why it's so important to check your levels.

Businesses will face stricter rules to prevent "greenwashing". New rules from the Advertising Standards Authority will prevent companies using phrases like "carbon neutral" if they're not putting in the work to back it up.

It doesn't look like the carbon emissions from air travel will be dropping any time soon. Why does the travel industry continue to boom even though we know it's bad for the planet? #EveryoneLovesToTravel. Read more about aviation's impact on the climate here.

The COVID pandemic was a black swan event. An unarguably negative event, that has led to a shift in the way we work and live. Anni explores how we can and are taking lessons from the pandemic amid continued shift on the horizon.

How do we translate money being spent into employees feeling better? To start with, our executives must lead by example. Read How we can tackle the Workplace Wellbeing Paradox by Sarah Cunningham here .

There is a disconnect between money being spent on wellbeing practices and the mental health of employees. To close the gap wellbeing must be at the core of business strategies. Read How we can tackle the Workplace Wellbeing Paradox by Sarah Cunningham here .

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