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We need breaks to reset our focus, calm our emotions, and restore our energy. But there are several threats standing in our way of taking them.

In this article, I write about the power of taking a break, why we don't take them, and how to take an inward look to see if we are standing in our own way.

Why We Don't Take Breaks (and What to Do About It) Sometimes when we take a break, we may find that the solutions present themselves. – Catherine Pulsifer A while back I facilitated an online training and my slide deck just stopped working.

Urgent things shout, important things whisper. Listen to the whispers. – Ken Groen

In our constant, fast-paced life, it's vital to get quiet and listen to the whispers. Here's a post I wrote on the importance of getting quiet and admitting my own struggles with creating that space in my life!

The Sound of Silence Urgent things shout, important things whisper. Listen to the whispers.

Most of us avoid saying no at all costs, resulting in having too much of what we don’t want to do filling our schedules and no room for the things that are most important to us.

In this episode, host Jen Arnold explains her decision to take a break from the Redesigning Wellness Podcast, a few of the reasons behind her careful consideration, and offers a heartfelt thanks to longtime listeners who have accompanied her on this journey.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/JArnold1

233: Taking a Break from Podcasting with Jen Arnold, CEO of Redesigning Wellness - Redesigning Wellness Host Jen Arnold began the Redesigning Wellness Podcast in 2016, fresh out of the corporate workforce and eager to learn and dissect the multitude of aspects affecting employee wellness. Back then, she had fewer clients, much more free time, and one fewer kid at home.  After a bit of soul searching ...

In a society hyper focused on and doing more, it can be easy to bully yourself about being lazy and not accomplishing enough. guest, Dr. Devon Price, Professor at Loyola University Chicago and author of Laziness Does Not Exist believes that worth is not tied to productivity and that the perception around laziness is toxic.

In this episode, Devon discusses what they call the laziness lie, how mistrust from employers is damaging employees, and how organizations can change the perception around laziness. Lastly, Devon offers an excellent tangible tip for people who have a hard time saying no.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/DPrice1

The -19 highlighted the shortcomings of many programs at the same time as 2020 prompted a closer look at and within organizations. Today’s guest, Rachael McCann, Senior Director at Willis Towers Watson, is blending the two discussions, helping businesses understand how to optimize their benefits offerings based on the diverse characteristics of their current and future workforce.

In this episode, Rachael explores some of the benefits trends she saw in response to COVID, highlighting mental health offerings and caregiving solutions. She shares a few guidelines for considering inclusion in benefits programs and the importance of understanding social determinants of health in relation to benefits inclusivity.

Lastly, Rachael offers tangible tips for both wellness professionals and organizations on considering inclusion and diversity in benefits offerings.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/RMcCann

In the last decade, the industry has been on a steady rise. With 80% of large companies and 50% of small companies implementing wellness programs, wellness isn’t just a consideration for big businesses anymore. guest Nikki Reynolds, Wellness Specialist at ePlus, believes that can actually provide the best environment for wellness program success.

In this episode, Nikki explains her start with SMP, how she went about building a wellness program for a business of fewer than 50 employees and a few of her challenges and successes. She discusses pivoting through COVID, and lastly offers tangible tips to professionals making a pitch and small business owners unsure of buying into wellness.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/NReyolds

The ability to understand and alter the power dynamic of a team is an essential skill for maximum effectiveness according to guest Lindy Greer, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

In addition to her Associate Professorship, Lindy is the Faculty Director of the Sanger Leadership Center. Her expertise in leadership development has been published in leading outlets such as Forbes, the New York Times, and the Journal of Applied Psychology to name a few.

In this episode, Lindy takes a deep dive on the four keys to a positive leadership hierarchy. She explains the importance of creating areas of ownership for team members, building team structures that are flexible, and learning to reduce or increase the power distance between leaders and teams. Lastly, she offers a tangible tip to be intentional about your team’s hierarchy.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/LGreer1