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The Scattering Phenomenon What drives this restless scattering? Sometimes we avoid important but difficult issues by preoccupying ourselves with smaller tasks. We often compare ourselves to others and feel pressure to match their activity. Leaders may also feel that they need to appear busy all…

Understanding our Coping Mechanisms / “Saboteurs” During transitions, especially stressful ones, our well-established coping mechanisms from childhood often resurface to provide a sense of safety and control. While this may initially seem helpful, we tend to overuse and abuse these mechanisms, inadvertently harming ourselves in…

Types of Transitions August has always held a special place in my heart, serving as a reminder of transitions and new beginnings. Having been a former international educator and expatriate, I've often found this time of year marked by new beginnings, both for myself and…

If sitting still isn’t your thing, then keep moving Slowing down can also be done with movement. The trick is to do this mindfully. Set yourself a timer. For the next 5-10-15 minutes, try to really focus on your movement. How does the movement feel…