Written by: Marie Genevieve Pawlak, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Transparency is critical to building trust and promoting open communication in the workplace. It is essential to create an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions and where leaders are honest and forthcoming with information. So how can you build transparency in communication across your entire company? Here are some tips for building transparency in communication that even Ryan Reynolds would approve of: 1. Be the "Deadpool" of Communication Channels Just like Deadpool has a variety of weapons in his arsenal, you need to have a variety of communication channels at your disposal. So, whether it's email, Slack, Zoom, or carrier pigeon (just kidding, I don't condone animal cruelty, and carrier pigeons have been extinct since 1914), give your employees options so they can communicate in a way that works best for them. 2. Share all Your "Green Lantern" Moments Ryan Reynolds knows a thing or two about box office flops (we're looking at you, Green Lantern). But just like he doesn't shy away from his less-than-stellar movie moments, you shouldn't shy away from sharing both the good and the bad news with your employees. Be honest and transparent, and they'll respect you for it. On a side note: I like the movie and stand by that statement! 3. Ask for Feedback Like You're Auditioning for "Waiting" In the movie "Waiting..." Ryan Reynolds plays a server who constantly asks for customer feedback. So, take a page from his book and encourage your employees to give you feedback, too. You can use surveys, suggestion boxes, or just ask them face-to-face. And when they provide you with feedback, listen to it and take action. 4. Be Witty Like Ryan Reynolds on Twitter Ryan Reynolds is known for his wit on social media, and you should be too. Use humor to break the ice and create a more relaxed environment for communication. For example, share funny stories or create videos highlighting company achievements. Not only will it make communication more fun, but it'll also help employees connect with their leaders on a more personal level. 5. Train Managers & Leaders Like You're Training for a "Deadpool" Sequel Training managers and leaders on communicating transparently can be a tough sell, but make it fun by treating it like a training montage for a "Deadpool" sequel. Use game-based learning, such as games tied to the business, props, music, and humor, to engage managers, make the training process more enjoyable, and increase retention. And remember to reward them with chimichangas or tacos when they successfully apply what they learned. Who doesn't like tacos? 6. Celebrate Transparency Like It's the Premiere of "Free Guy" Finally, celebrate transparency like it's the premiere of "Free Guy." First, recognize employees who demonstrate transparency in their communication and reward them with movie tickets or other fun prizes. Then, host a company-wide transparency day where employees can share their successes and challenges and make it fun and festive. By following these tips, you can build a culture of transparency in communication that's both effective and engaging. So be the "Deadpool" of Communication Channels, share all of your "Green Lantern" moments, and train managers and leaders like you're training for a "Deadpool" sequel. And always remember to celebrate transparency like it's the premiere of "Free Guy"! Disclaimer: I did not get Ryan Reynolds's permission to use his name and movies, so if you know Ryan, please let him know it was for a good cause, and I am sorry he had to sell off his mobile business to make ends meet! Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Marie! Marie Genevieve Pawlak, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Marie Genevieve Pawlak is the founder of Prime Alchemy, a leading expert in game-based learning and organizational health, which provides people with the tools they need to find value and purpose in their work. The Prime Alchemy team works to develop programs that really engage people. Through play. Game-based programs use your own tasks and projects, so you never get behind schedule. Marie believes in organizational health as a way to build a better workplace. Healthy organizations outperform their competitors, are free of politics, have higher transparency, and encourage star performers to stay. Prime Alchemy is a division of Planning101 Group Corp.

Written by: Allison Liu, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Memory loss can be terrifying and it can happen at any stage of life. However, there are effective, natural steps you can take today to keep your brain sharp for years to come. Brain ageing does not just happen overnight. It is a very gradual process. The early signs of dementia can be seen in the brain decades before a diagnosis. So if you are worried that your memory is not as good as it used to be, or you find yourself forgetting appointments or not remembering your way on a familiar route then it is time to get serious about caring for your brain.. If you live until 85, you have a nearly 50 percent chance of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and if you’re anything like me, you don’t want to be on the wrong side of that statistic, especially as we are living longer. I do not want a 50 percent chance of losing my mind. But I cannot start thinking about that when I am in my 80s. I need to be thinking about that now. The earlier you start to be intentional about caring for your brain, the more likely you will be to push out any negative years. Here are 5 steps that you should take to protect your memory and brain 1. Take a cognitive assessment If you want to protect your memory for many years to come then it is important to take a cognitive assessment now. This might feel intimidating, but it is important to get over any fear. An assessment can help to improve the early detection of problems by more than nine times. Once you have your baseline scores you can then do regular mental exercises to improve those scores ‒ it is so encouraging and will keep you motivated. You can then retake the assessment at least once a year to track your progress. 2. Get serious about your health In business there is a saying that what gets measured gets the attention, and it is so true. To improve your health and optimise your brain you need to get your important health numbers into the optimal range and you can only do that when you start tracking them. For example, if you have excess fat around the middle then it’s time to get serious about your weight, or if your vitamin D level is low you can take a supplement to improve it. Knowing which health numbers negatively impact the health of your brain is a key strategy to keeping your brain young. When blood tests are needed, ask your doctor for a copy of the results, so that you can be actively engaged in your health. 3. Reduce your specific risks Many people believe that memory loss and dementia are just natural consequences of ageing but that is not the case. People can live active and vibrant lives well into old age. Another assumption is that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by genes, but genes only account for one in a hundred cases. ¹ That is great news, as there is something you can do today to reduce your risk. For example, the number one predictor of future memory problems is low blood flow to the brain so you can improve your blood flow by eating well and being physically active. Feeling isolated or lonely can increase cognitive decline by 20% so you can stay socially connected by joining a club, volunteering or meeting regularly with friends. Even those with certain genes can take heart; epigenetics shows us that how you live can switch genes on or off. Once you know all the factors that increase your risk you will be empowered to take action to reduce or eliminate those risks. 4. Eat a healthy brain ageing diet Your brain uses 20-30 percent of the calories you consume. It is the most energy-hungry organ in your body. Eating nourishing foods is therefore an essential piece of the memory rescue puzzle. Not only that, when you eat real, whole food with high quality protein, plenty of fruit and vegetables and healthy fats you’ll be able to think more clearly and have great energy. Everything you eat fuels your life so it’s vital to make sure to nourish your brain with the nutrients and energy it needs. 5. Additional support If you are struggling with memory issues then it’s important to take some basic supplements. The food we eat today is often nutritionally depleted so we can lack the basic nutrients necessary for optimal health. Even if you eat a lovely, wholefood diet it is worth including a good quality multivitamin and mineral complex, with vitamins B6, B12 and folate and vitamin D3. Omega 3 fatty acids are also essential, as our brains just do not work well without adequate levels. They are anti-inflammatory and improve blood flow, brain function, memory and mood. A final word of encouragement. Taking steps today to slow down brain ageing and rescue your memory will not only protect your future; you will be able to reap the benefits of an optimised brain right now. In the words of Dr Daniel Amen, Psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, “You are not stuck with the brain you have ‒ you can make it better”. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Allison! Allison Liu, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Allison Liu, a brain health coach and expert in helping people get their brain younger, healthier and stronger, struggled with early warning signs of memory loss in her late forties. Forgetting what she was saying in the middle of saying it, feeling increasingly irritable and struggling with panic attacks, she felt she was losing her sense of self. Adopting a science-based approach, which she uses with her clients today, she increased her own ‘brain reserve’, improving her memory, mood and relationships. She now coaches clients around the world through a personalised plan to prevent or slow down cognitive decline so they can remain present with those they love. Her mission: Staying sharp for life. Resources: Amen Clinics Food For The Brain Foundation

Written by: Chloe Redmond, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Content creation has become an essential aspect of digital marketing in today's age. Creating engaging and informative content can help businesses to reach their target audience and generate leads. However, with the rise of content creation, the need for purposeful and mindful content creation has also increased. In this article, we will explore what mindful content creation is, how it differs from traditional content creation and the benefits of creating purposeful content. What is mindful content creation? Mindful content creation is a process of creating purposeful and intentional content that resonates with the target audience. It involves understanding the audience's needs, interests, and pain points, and creating content that addresses these issues. Mindful content creation also focuses on delivering value to the audience, rather than solely promoting a product or service. How it differs from traditional content creation? Traditional content creation often revolves around promoting a product or service and generating leads. The primary focus is on keyword optimization and creating content that ranks high in search engines. While this approach may generate leads, it often fails to engage the audience and deliver value to them. On the other hand, mindful content creation focuses on delivering value to the audience and building a relationship with them. It involves creating content that resonates with the audience and addresses their needs and interests. Mindful content creation also involves creating content that is shareable, educational, and informative. Benefits of mindful content creation Builds trust and credibility: Creating purposeful and informative content can help businesses to build trust and credibility with their audience. When businesses provide value to their audience, they are more likely to trust them and view them as an authority in their industry. Increases engagement: Mindful content creation can also increase engagement with the audience. When businesses create content that resonates with the audience and addresses their needs and interests, they are more likely to engage with the content and share it with others. Generates leads: While the primary focus of mindful content creation is not lead generation, it can still generate leads. When businesses create content that resonates with their target audience, they are more likely to attract potential customers and generate leads. Improves search engine rankings: While keyword optimization is not the primary focus of mindful content creation, creating informative and shareable content can still improve search engine rankings. When content is shared and linked to by others, it signals to search engines that the content is valuable and informative. FAQs: Q: Is mindful content creation time-consuming? A: Mindful content creation can be time-consuming, as it involves research and understanding the audience's needs and interests. However, the benefits of creating purposeful content outweigh the time investment. Q: Can traditional content creation and mindful content creation be combined? A: Traditional content creation and mindful content creation can definitely be combined to create content that is both engaging and thoughtful. Traditional content creation involves producing content that meets the needs of the target audience and follows established guidelines for what is considered effective and popular. This often includes using attention-grabbing headlines, incorporating trending topics, and utilizing various marketing techniques to increase visibility and engagement. Mindful content creation, on the other hand, involves creating content that is carefully crafted to meet specific goals and values. This type of content is designed to be thoughtful, impactful, and intentional, often focusing on important issues and advocating for positive change. Combining these two approaches can create content that is not only effective in reaching the intended audience but also has a deeper purpose and meaning. Mindful content creation can be used to add depth and significance to traditional content, helping to build a more engaged and loyal audience. This can be done by using traditional content creation techniques to capture attention and then using mindful content creation to convey a meaningful message or tell a compelling story. Overall, combining traditional and mindful content creation can lead to more impactful and effective content that resonates with the audience on both a surface level and a deeper emotional level. Q: How can businesses measure the success of mindful content creation? A: Mindful content creation refers to the practice of creating content that is designed to engage and resonate with the audience while being sensitive to their needs and preferences. This approach aims to create content that is not only informative but also valuable and insightful for the readers. For businesses, creating mindful content can help to build trust, establish authority, and drive traffic to their websites. However, to determine the effectiveness of mindful content creation, businesses need to measure its success. Here are some ways businesses can measure the success of mindful content creation: Engagement metrics: Measuring engagement metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and click-through rates can provide insights into how well the content is resonating with the audience. Conversion rates: Measuring conversion rates can help to determine whether the content is driving the desired action, such as purchases, sign-ups, or downloads. Traffic sources: Analyzing the sources of traffic can help to determine the effectiveness of the distribution strategy and identify areas for improvement. Audience feedback: Collecting feedback from the audience can provide valuable insights into their preferences, interests, and pain points, which can be used to refine the content strategy. Brand awareness: Measuring brand awareness metrics such as reach and impressions can help to determine the impact of the content on the target audience. By measuring these metrics, businesses can evaluate the effectiveness of their mindful content creation strategy and make data-driven decisions to optimize their content for better engagement and results. Conclusion: Creating purposeful and mindful content can help businesses to build trust, increase engagement, generate leads, and improve search engine rankings. Mindful content creation involves understanding the audience's needs and interests, creating informative and shareable content, and focusing on delivering value to the audience. By adopting a mindful content creation approach, businesses can create content that resonates with their audience and helps them achieve their marketing goals. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Chloe! Chloe Redmond, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Chloe Redmond is a leader in digital marketing, influencer partnerships, and social media management. A chance opportunity to work with Chopra Global (Deepak Chopra’s legacy company) in 2020 that left her with the understanding of how mindfulness and marketing can co-exist. She is dedicated in helping entrepreneurs reach their pure potentiality through intentional and intuitive marketing practices. Her mission: to teach others how to put their authentic self into play what targeting their niche and discovering creative partnerships.

Written by: Maxime Bonnasserre, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Our happiness is much deeper than our desires! Would you want to live a life where you get to be happy only when you have what you want? No! Yet this is mostly how we run our lives. Let’s explore the alternative! The happiness that comes from outside stuff Allow me to introduce you to a list of concepts that would make all of us happy. If I could get that job, I’d be so happy! If I could earn a little more money, I’d be happy! If I could be with this type of person, I’d be so happy! If I could have this car, this house, now I’d be really happy! If I could do this trip for my next vacation, that would make me very happy! Isn’t the narrative that goes on in our minds? How has this worked for you so far? Are you happier? We often believe that when such a list gets fulfilled, we will be living a happier life. Anyone that accomplishes some of these elements or all of them, can surely reckon that it is unfortunately not the case. It’s not because we get to check all of these boxes that life becomes better! If it does, and quite honestly it does, the level of happiness that you feel is sadly not staying. It’s not staying because these are all external motivations to bring some joy into your life. But it's fleeting. Hence where should we start to get to enjoy happiness a little bit longer than when we get to check the box on that hedonistic stuff? Happiness and joy are already there! It seems to me anyways that happiness is not something I get to strive for but to seize. It’s already there, ripped and ready to be picked up to savour! The only reason we are not savouring it is because we allow it to be hidden by our own doings. Let’s say we are feeling pretty good and happy. You are in a good mood. Life is good! Suddenly something comes up, anything, and it triggers something within you that starts a whole process of feeling bad emotions, bad thoughts and so on. How are you feeling now? Pretty bad right? Well, you were doing well and you were happy just before you got spark with something. Hence, is it fair to say that when we are able to not be bothered by what’s happening, we get to continue to experience the happiness that was already there? I know this, because it has been my experience. On the other hand, when I’m fusing with my emotions and my thoughts, I feel a disconnection with my happiness. Use this analogy to really let it sink in. View the sun has happiness! We are experiencing and feeling its rays and we are perfectly happy with it. Now some clouds come in (an event) and it starts raining (the bad emotions and thoughts that we associate with the rain). At this point, we are bitching and swearing against mother nature! If life would be good with us, it would not rain. That type of speech. Meanwhile, the sun's still shining! We only have forgotten that behind the clouds and heavy rain. It’s still there giving off its rays of happiness. How do we connect with the sun rays even when it’s dark? Now we are talking! This is the essence of your spiritual journey, your life! We are here, and we are fully responsible for our happiness. I often remind myself that I’m the boss in here! Whatever the stimulus might be, I know I will have a reaction. The gap between the stimulus and the reaction is where we play the game of life. We get to choose how we’ll dance with any event! It almost seems like they were presented to us specifically for us to press the right buttons! Some people will say that life is out to get them! Or that God is punishing us! Or that the universe conspires against us! I found that to be irrelevant! The truth is, you are experiencing life as it is unfolding. Why is it unfolding this way? Again irrelevant! Let’s call it: force of nature! What’s relevant is what we’ll do with it! Are we going to let outside events stir up within us a chain reaction that will set us further apart from happiness? The Real Gift When those situations present themselves, we should be thankful! They are a natural opportunity to heal what needs to be healed. Whatever that might be, let it go! It’s a thing of the past! You are capable of doing that! I’m always reminded of the mother that asked to meet with his son's murderer! Upon meeting the man and inquiring about why he did what he did, she uttered the unexpected: “I forgive you!” If a mother can do that under such difficult circumstances, what could you do? Sometimes it is us that we need to forgive. Having compassion for ourselves is a prerequisite on our journey back to love and great joy. So, let me ask you again dear reader: “What is it that you really want?” 🙏💜 Follow me on LinkedIn, YouTube, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Maxime! Maxime Bonnasserre, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Maxime (Max) Bonnasserre is a life coach, spiritual teacher, speaker and writer. Not a guru, nor a master, he’s a simple loving man that got to free himself from his own worst enemy … himself! His soul journey had him go through common themes: unworthiness, difficulties in relationships, financial struggles, pursuit of titles, money, possessions, a lack of meaning and faith. It is the hero's journey through healing, growing and trust that saved him and that can help you! Inspired by ancient wisdom and spirituality, his teaching and coaching are simple but transformative. Meant to inspire and guide you towards more inner peace, freedom and love. Find him here!

Written by: Olga Willemsen , Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Have you already discovered the power of breathing practices for yourself? Intentional breathing practices can help you take control of your health and well-being relieving stress and anxiety. Discover how breathwork helps with relaxation and gives an overall boost to your mental state. Understanding breathing will help you realize the high value of breathing exercises. Why breathing is important Your respiratory system consists of airways, lungs, and also blood vessels, and muscles involved in breathing. Its obvious function is to enrich your blood with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. Besides that, the airflow in the respiratory system allows you to talk and smell the world around you but also influences your physiological, mental, and emotional state. At rest, you take 10 to 20 breaths per minute. Your lungs have a total volume of about 4 L to 6 L and an enormous surface area of about half of a tennis court. However, most of us have shallow breathing using a mere 10% of our total lung capacity. By using breathing awareness and exercises, you can deepen your breathing and even increase your lung capacity. How You Breathe Your normal breathing is involuntary. It is regulated by your autonomic nervous system and is continuously adjusted to the level of your physical activity, emotional state, and the quality of the air around you. Your breathing rate is tightly bound to the heart rate, blood pressure, and activity of your brain. Every time you breathe in your heart beats faster and when you breathe out your heart slows down. Your inhalation is an active process. Your lungs expand when your muscles contract- ribs get lifted and the diaphragm moves down and flattens. Whereas exhaling happens passively. Your lungs deflate because the muscles relax - the ribs fall together because of gravity and the diaphragm arches up again under the pressure of the abdomen viscera. Breathwork Your physiology, including breathing, is regulated by your involuntary nervous system, and all processes are consistently aligned. And it is only the breathing that you can influence directly but through that also your heart rate, blood pressure, and the state of your nervous system. This explains why breathing techniques have already been used in yogic spiritual practices for centuries. And nowadays, the benefits of yogic and modern breathing techniques are backed up by science. Essential elements of intentional breathing exercises are deep and slow breathing diaphragmatic and full lung capacity breathing prolonged exhalation and holding the breath after inhalation and exhalation Also, it is important to use nasal breathing . It was shown that nasal breathing in contrast to oral breathing synchronizes activities of various brain areas and regulates behavior, thought, and emotion, as well as memory retrieval. A recent study conducted by Stanford University showed that various breathing techniques including mindful observation of your breathing effectively reduce anxiety and improve moods. The most effective technique in this study was so-called physiological sighing. Physiological Sighing Technique Sighing is a natural breath that plays a critical role in flexibility and adaptation to your day-to-day activities. Sigh is a reinforced double inhalation and single exhalation followed by a pause. Double inhaling allows you to fill up your lungs fuller. You sigh frequently during the day when you change your physical or emotional state. You sigh in relief when you sit down or lay down, when you are bored, when you calm down, and when transitioning into sleep. Such a sigh gives relief and reduces physiological tension. But there are also sighs of arousal . Like, you may sigh while waking up and deepen your breathing before opening your eyes. You can mimic natural sighing and use it as an effective breathing technique both for purpose of relief and arousal. For that, you would take a deep double breathing and without a break, continue breathing out. You can maximize the effect of this exercise by breathing deeply into the abdomen(diaphragmatic breathing) and through the nose only. Sighing is capable of shifting any state . So, you can calm down fast by sighing with prolonged exhalation. Or you can support a state of arousal, like your performance during any physical exercise by sighing in the rhythm of your movements. And a regular daily practice of just five minutes a day will help you to elevate your moods and reduce anxiety. This effect becomes even stronger with time. Benefits of Breathing Practices Breathing practices can help you minimize stress and elevate your moods . Breathwork is effective in reducing anxiety and preventing panic attacks . Because breathing techniques alleviate stress and anxiety, improve your moods, and increase your self-awareness, they can reduce emotional eating and cravings, increase the sense of satiety, and naturally help with weight management . In addition, Intentional breathing exercises support the health of your heart and autonomic nervous system which can boost your longevity . Conclusion Intentional breathing directly influences your cardiovascular and nervous systems and positively affects both your psychological and physiological state. In just 5 min a day, breathing practice will reduce stress and anxiety, improve your moods and resilience, and help with weight loss. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Olga! 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Written by: Sophie Benbow, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Learning how to respond instead of reacting will equip you with life-long, positive communication skills. There is no doubt that you might have some anger fuelled situations in life and it’s ok if you lose your mind occasionally. But the sooner you become aware that you do have a choice and choosing to respond (9 times out of 10) will be better for your health and well-being and it will aid in your healing journey. When I discovered Mindfulness, I was very quick to realise that I was a feisty, short-tempered, impatient person. I hadn’t learnt how to be calm and respond with love and ease. Learning and developing this has helped me gain a greater feeling of control and empowerment. It also helped me realise that I had been choosing negativity over positivity which was aiding to my immense stress, sleepless nights, and anxiety. It’s important to note here that it is very common to feel anger, jealousy, resentment, and other negative feelings but how you take care of those feelings is the important part. Developing self-awareness and recognising that you are suffering is an important step with this. Turning these feelings into your own suffering will help you understand that these things manifest inside of you and cause you pain. Just like when you have a headache for example, you must spend time nursing yourself back to health. Think about your thoughts in the same way. Ease your suffering. What’s hard to understand and appreciate with reacting is that this is usually an automatic response. Let’s do some deeper delving into Reacting and Responding: Reacting It comes from the gut, with not much time to process It can be defensive It can be fuelled with anger or rage There is little regard for the long-term consequences It can damage relationships It causes stress inside you and sometimes for other people Usually comes from instincts and learned behaviours It can be irrational Usually comes from fear Responding Requires us to take a pause and observe our thoughts Comes from awareness Is usually a calmer situation Our internal thoughts and feelings may stay the same but how you respond to them will be different It creates a deeper level of understanding around what you need for the people around you Creates a safe environment for you and others to talk and be rational It is empowering and uplifting Develops compassion Is centred on pause and breathing When the differences are outlined like this, which one is more appealing? For me responding has changed almost all the relationships I have in my life, including the relationship I have with myself. Developing your response technique: Step One: Start to notice when you are triggered and take a moment to pause. Step Two: Go against what you usually would do (react, shout, be angry and so on). (If it means you must leave the situation, go, and get some peace outside to get calm). Step Three: Practice deep breathing Step Four: Actively listen to the other person Step Five: Respond with love. How to practice deep breathing Sit quietly and notice your surroundings. Become present and take a few deep breaths in an out, do this slowly. Notice where you are holding tension and allow yourself to relax Breathe in, to the count of four Breathe out to the count of four Repeat until you feel calmer. With time and practice your breath will become deeper and shallow. Developing your response technique will be enhanced if you are embodying other mindful practices in your routine such as journaling, identifying your personal values, mirror work and meditation. Enjoy the journey. Namaste xx Follow me on Instagram, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Sophie! Sophie Benbow, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Sophie Benbow is a self-development coach, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher who holds various qualifications in Health & Fitness. She aims to guide you on a journey of self-love, healing and compassion. Head on over to her website to enquire about coaching, listen to her meditations and follow her social channels.

Barry Florin is a coach/therapist specialising in helping people struggling with anxiety. Anxiety is the number one mental health issue that people seek help for. Before becoming qualified as a therapist in the UK, he was a senior international executive with 20th Century Fox. Due to his extensive international experience, he is well-suited to helping people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. Barry Florin Hi Barry! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a native New Yorker raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a neighbourhood that, in my youth, was heavily populated by Freudian psychotherapists. My parents were divorced when I was seven. My father was in the motion picture business, and my stepfather was a psychiatrist. This somewhat explains my dual career path. My original goal was to be a psychotherapist; however, in those days, one had to be a medical doctor before becoming a therapist and being sufficiently self-aware that I did not possess the requisite skills to enter medical school, I opted to follow my father’s career. I wound up going into the motion picture industry. I spent the lion’s share of my corporate career working for major motion picture companies: Warner Brothers, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox. I have held various positions working domestically in New York City, Minneapolis, St Louis, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Internationally I have lived and worked in the entertainment industry in Mumbai, Manila, Bangkok, San Juan, Nairobi and for many years in London. Over the years, as the various psychotherapeutic modalities changed, I obtained my qualification as a psychotherapist without the onerous requirements of attending medical school. In my sixties, as I neared retirement as a Managing Director with 20th Century Fox, I qualified as a therapist in the UK. Why do you call yourself The Anxiety Coach? Anxiety is the number one mental health issue that people seek help for. It can stop a person from being able to lead the kind of life they truly want to have. There is still somewhat of a social stigma for people seeking therapy, particularly men. But coaching is acceptable; therefore, by calling myself a coach, I am opening my services to people whose anxiety might otherwise keep them from seeking professional help. What are the anxiety issues people face today? There are a variety of anxiety issues that many people live with. Some are frankly more serious than others, but even a case of mild anxiety can negatively affect a person’s life. Social anxiety can keep a person from attending social activities and engagements, limiting their ability to meet someone with whom they can further develop their career or start a romantic relationship. Fear of public speaking or simply not participating in team meetings at work can limit a person's promotion opportunities. It can also limit one’s income if one fears asking the boss for a deserved salary increase. Some of the more severe anxiety conditions are: OCD having one’s life controlled by troubling obsessive thoughts and/or constant compulsions to carry out repetitive actions. PTSD lets a past trauma constantly replay in your mind limiting your ability to get on with your life. Panic Attacks occur when your fight or flight function takes control of your physical body, forcing you to believe that you are having a heart attack and will die. Phobias can appear as a fear of flying, fear of leaving the house, or fear of getting stuck in an elevator, limiting the ability to work in high-rise corporate headquarters. What is the difference between Coaching and Psychotherapy? I would say that it is in the therapeutic approach. Imagine if a new person was hired to coach a professional tennis player. They would not start by looking back at the players' lost matches. They would evaluate the player’s performance on the court to try and see how the player was performing and determine what they were doing or not doing that was getting in the way of their winning games. When I take on a new client, we will start from where the client is. Of course, it will be necessary to look at the past and see what might have been a factor in causing the client's anxiety, particularly in the case of PTSD. However, there is no delete button in the brain. My job is to help my client develop the skills needed to move forward from where they are in the present moment and not sit around ruminating and rehashing their anxiety in their sessions with me. In coaching, there will be times when I may have to give a client some advice or critically point out something I believe they are doing or not doing that is getting in the way of their progress. This is easier done from a coaching perspective than a psychotherapeutic one. Based on your extensive business background, are you also considered an executive coach? I guess the answer is yes. I am a Master Coach with the Behavioural Coaching Institute, A Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach, and a Korn Ferry Coach. As a matter of personal development, I have made it a point to keep up with the changes in our fast-changing digital business environment. I have acquired business qualifications from Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, the LSE, and MIT. As a result of my additional studies, I am comfortable with and can easily relate to senior executives’ problems in high-tech businesses. However, experience has shown that regardless of their position in society, human beings will never be exempt from the emotional burdens of life we all encounter on our journeys. Is there anything that you feel might differentiate you from the other people offering your services? Yes, because I have lived most of my life as an expatriate, I am very comfortable working with clients from various international and multicultural backgrounds. My clients have come from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, South Africa, Uganda, Jordan, Qatar, the United States and Canada. I also have worked pro-bono extensively with clients from Ukraine and am in contact weekly with people in Lviv and Kyiv. Visit my website for more info! Read more from Barry!

Written by: Tarah Dove, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Being a business owner comes with many challenges and can be very stressful, especially when you have a lot of overhead and employees. When you’re stressed, it starts to control your decisions, reactions, and communication. Stress can take you from a winning mindset to a losing mindset very quickly. A winning mindset keeps you focused on controlling what you can. A fear of losing mindset forces you to want to control everything (even the things you can’t). For example, you can’t control your employees, but you can learn how to motivate them. You can’t control slow and busy seasons, but you can choose what to do in those seasons. You can’t force clients to stay or come, but you can choose how you treat them. Let me give you a sports analogy of how stress can help you win or lose. Team A and Team B are in a championship basketball game. Team A is focused on not losing. Team B is focused on winning. Both teams want the same thing. To win! How they play will be very different. Team A is playing from a place of stress because they don’t want to lose. The stress physically changes how their bodies move and the decisions they make. They are so emotional that their movements become reactive, instead of proactive. They are focused on trying to control the outcome. At the free point line, all they hear is the noise and cackling of the crowd. They are focused on not missing the shot because if they miss, they lose. Their player misses the shot, which creates more stress for the team and more poor decisions when play resumes. The team starts getting frustrated with each other. The coach starts getting mad because the players aren’t making good decisions, which then puts more pressure on the players to not lose. Team A will most likely lose the game. The one thing they wanted to avoid. Team B has been taught how to control their emotions, their mind, their body movements, and their communication. They have been taught how to remain calm under pressure, even when they are losing. Their movements on the court are calmer and more collected. They are able to think critically, rationally, and proactively. Team B is down by 5 points. At the free point line, their players don’t hear the noise of the crowd because they are focused on their body movements. They are focused on getting their feet lined up and their hands positioned right on the ball. Instead of focusing on not missing the shot, they focus on their follow-through and sink the ball into the hoop. Even if they miss, they don’t get upset. The coach doesn’t get mad and encourages them to keep focused. They are able to remain calm and keep playing to win. Team B will most likely win. The one thing they wanted. Team A wanted to avoid losing, which made their focus on losing, increasing their stress. Team B wanted to win, which made them focus on winning and in control of their stress. As a business owner, your stress will either control you or you will control it. How you lead and allow stress to impact you, will also impact your team and the performance of your business. Here are 10 signs that stress is controlling you. Easily frustrated or agitated with team members and/or family Being reactive instead of proactive Chronic, unexplainable pain in your body Pushing quarterly goals for fear of not being able to pay the bills Exhaustion at the end of the day Feeling out of alignment Poor communication with team members, family, etc Anxiety or panic attacks You push to get more clients in slow seasons to offset financial stress Frantically hire and try to keep head above water in busy seasons Reducing stress is like peeling back the layers of an onion. You have to identify: Why stress is there Where stress is coming from What you are believing that is making you feel stressed How you can start taking control of your stress At Success Without Sacrifice, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how female entrepreneurs do business. Just like pro-sports teams have training plans designed to avoid burnout and injury and achieve peak performance, the RAMP Method™ gives female entrepreneurs a roadmap to structure their day, week, month, and year, so they can be in peak performance at the right time, instead of all the time. The RAMP Method™ reduces burnout and improves team performance and fulfillment. No one size fits all, so we work with you in a 1:1 coaching capacity to identify how you and your team can enjoy success without sacrifice. Follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Tarah! Tarah Dove, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Tarah Dove is Co-Owner of Success Without Sacrifice, LLC with Business Partner Cheree Sauer. As CMO/Marketing Success Coach, Tarah brings over 15 years of Marketing experience to the Partnership. Using the proprietary system, The RAMP Method, created by Co-Owner Cheree, the duo works with Entrepreneurs to merge the gap between business and life. Their mission and The RAMP Method of coaching help reduce burnout and improve team performance and fulfillment for female Insurance Agency Owners.

Written by: Danielle Sunberg, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. We all navigate life hoping to arrive at our preferred destination – land of success. At some point along our journey and oftentimes once we arrive, we realize the destination doesn’t offer what we thought it would. The glory, the happiness, and the fulfillment we thought was waiting for us simply isn’t there. Our inner compass offers us the most precise and efficient navigation to get where we truly want to go in life. This experience is a huge piece of our cultural mythology. It’s the characters in our plays, books, and TV shows who have built their empires, amassed their fortunes, and still found themselves miserable. Think of Shakespeare’s King Lear, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jay Gatsby, and almost everyone in Game of Thrones. It is at this moment that we discover we’ve been using an untrustworthy compass. It pointed us somewhere we were told we should go, but try as we might, we aren’t enjoying being there. This is when we look around and think, “Now what?” The problem is, when we decide it’s time to find a better compass, we have no idea where to look. We grasp for answers from our families, friends, and those in positions of authority. We ask, “What should I do?” and “What do you think?” We consume data and statistics to help us sort out what our new compass should look like and where it should take us. Incredible amounts of information are available, and yet we still find ourselves unsure. Our culture hasn’t taught us how to locate the answer we are looking for. This is an inward journey, and often one we don’t feel confident to start. But the moment we take a deep breath and dip our toes, we find a deep well of wisdom waiting for us. Sourcing this wisdom offers us the most precise and efficient compass that will always take us exactly where we truly want to go. Here’s three steps to guide you on this inward journey, locate your wisdom, and use your new compass. Slow Down Hustle culture has taught us to rush towards answers. Our focus is trained on crossing the finish line by finding an answer, leaving the quality of the answer unexplored. When I worked as an attorney, the urgency of my law firm deadlines was often held more sacred than the content being delivered. We aren’t taught how to slow down or why we should. It’s an artform that we haven’t mastered, yet it is one of the most simple, efficient, and effective ways to source our best answers, ideas, and insights. This is why we tend to have those incredible “aha” moments in the shower or on a walk in the park. We have slowed down with less on our minds, creating a space for pops of wisdom to come through. Awareness The value of slowing down is that we expand our awareness. In our hustle culture, we are experts at rushing through each moment to get to the next. When we slow down, we access more of the information available to us. We may realize thoughts, feelings, and ideas that we typically ignore. Noticing new information leads to insights that open up creative solutions and possibilities, pointing us in a new direction and transforming our lives. Trust All too often we experience a rush of wisdom and ignore it. It doesn’t fit with our lives, and we don’t know what to do with it. When our inner wisdom points us away from the place we’ve been pouring in our resources and creating expectations, we resist. We’ve created immense momentum to go a particular direction in life whether professionally or personally, and following our inner compass a different way can feel uncomfortably risky. It can be ungrounding, pulling us away from the foundation we spent time and energy building. To get where we really want to go requires that we place trust in our inner compass. Nurturing a relationship of self-trust can feel quite difficult, as we are used to delegating trust away and relying on other people, institutions, and data for answers. Self-trust isn’t taught and it is rarely prioritized, but if and when we decide to focus on it, life transforms. This work clarifies and refines our sense of self, anchoring us in deep personal mastery. This is where true confidence comes from, and it is how we efficiently and effectively navigate life as the authentic leaders we were born to be. If you would benefit from support along your journey developing your inner compass to create your most fulfilling life, please reach out to me or take a look at this free reflection guide I’ve created to help you move forward. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Danielle! Danielle Sunberg, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Danielle Sunberg is a former attorney turned TEDx and authentic leadership speaker, author, and coach. Her new book, “Atlas of Being: From Briefcase to Backpack, One Former Lawyer's Exploration of the Human Way,” is an Amazon 1 New Release. After successfully defending her client at trial against a $6 billion judgment, Danielle was diagnosed with depression. She left her firm to travel six continents, exploring the farthest corners of the world and the innermost reaches of the human soul to understand what it meant to live a truly fulfilling life. Danielle bridges her expertise in the corporate world with self-development to guide leaders to transform themselves, their business, and the world.

Written by: Adam G. Horlock, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. With a drip in sales, new orders, or struggling to reach your audience, many business owners and entrepreneurs are using 2023 to figure out how to stretch their marketing budgets to reach more with less spending. While most see the value in making those spends, many do not make the best possible use of their marketing dollars. Have you considered diversifying your marketing mix by investing more in public relations? If yes, then you are on the right track. When social media can feel like a race to acquire new followers and increase engagement, spending some of that budget on public relations work pays off — where higher-quality interactions can be gained with target customers. PR is often and mistakenly thought of as a costly, one-time endeavor. Additionally, PR may not seem the best fit or a logical part of a marketing strategy. However, with the right strategy, PR can be a long-term and cost-effective way to reach desired goals. PR Builds Credibility Social media may be suitable for promoting your brand, but it can also feel like “static noise” to your audience. With so many ads and posts constantly competing for their attention, it can be challenging to stand out. PR can offer a way to break through that clutter by building credibility and trust with your audience. When an article or news segment features your business or organization, it provides a level of authority and legitimacy that social media posts cannot. PR Has a Longer Shelf Life Social media posts are often fleeting, with a short lifespan that can limit their reach. In contrast, PR has a longer shelf life that can keep your brand top-of-mind for a more extended period. For example, a positive news article about your company can continue to drive traffic to your website or social media channels for months or even years after publication. This extended exposure can provide a higher ROI than social media posts that are quickly forgotten. PR Reaches a Wider Audience Social media can be excellent for reaching your existing audience, but PR can help you reach a broader audience that may not be aware of your brand. By leveraging media outlets, PR can help you expand beyond your existing customer base and connect with new audiences. For example, if your business is featured in a national news segment, it could result in exposure to millions of potential customers who may not have otherwise heard of your company. PR is More Targeted While social media can allow you to target specific demographics or interests, PR can offer even more customization. With PR, you can precisely target the journalists or media outlets your ideal customers read or watch. This degree of targeting ensures that your message reaches those most likely interested in your product or service. PR Offers Better Value When comparing the cost of social media ads to PR, the latter often comes out ahead. Social media ads can add up quickly, requiring frequent updates and management. In contrast, PR offers a longer lifespan, reaches a broader audience, and can be less costly overall. By investing more in quality public relations work, you can get a higher ROI and a better overall value for your marketing budget. Final Thoughts While social media can be a valuable tool for building your brand, there may be better ways to invest your marketing dollars. Quality public relations work can offer a higher ROI with greater credibility, a longer shelf life, a broader audience, and better value. The best strategies will ensure that the messaging remains consistent throughout the journey and offers a dynamic approach to reach target audiences. With creative tactics and insightful strategy, PR can bring significant value over time – even on a smaller budget. By diversifying your marketing mix and investing more in PR, you can reach new audiences, build trust, and grow your business. If your brand or business is looking for options to incorporate public relations into a marketing strategy, please follow Adam on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and visit his agency’s website: Pinnacle Public RelationsAgency Read more from Adam! Adam G. Horlock, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Adam Horlock is the Founder and Principal Strategist of Pinnacle Public Relations Agency, helping brands find and amplify their voice through public relations campaigns, helping develop a public message and find winning strategies to get that message heard. In these efforts, he has made multiple national television appearances, published articles and content on some of the world’s leading business and news platforms, and helped smart brands grow through effective messaging and strategy.

Written by: Ellen Kocher, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. As we head into the second week of spring, the words “Spring Forward” are on my mind. We hear these words referring to springtime daylight saving time in the northern hemisphere. We set our clocks forward, allowing us longer, lighter days often accompanied by a craving for more lightness in our lives. Our clothing, our calendars, our homes, and even our digital devices seem to be calling for decluttering. Whether we’re decluttering our homes to live simpler, our refrigerators to eat healthier, or toxic relationships that are not serving us right now, decluttering is like a breath of fresh air. Let’s get curious about the feelings around clutter and what we can do about them. But first, spring into a decluttering mindset! Changing how you think about decluttering and shifting your mindset can make it much easier and more satisfying to declutter your life and keep it that way — for good. To spring into a decluttering mindset: 1. Visualize what you want your result to be and why. How do you want to feel thanks to decluttering? What is your intention? It’s not so much about the touted benefits, but the personal and motivating reasons that drive you. Thinking about the consequences of not decluttering might help you focus on what genuinely matters to you. Decluttering takes time effort, energy, and commitment, so you’ll be much more motivated to do it when you are really clear on your “why.” 2. Plan for distractions. It is easy and normal to get distracted and unfocused while decluttering. Memories, nostalgia, and other things pop up to hijack your attention. Planning for these distractions (even in your calendar!) and relating them to your original intentions can help prepare you to let go of the things that don’t fit with those intentions and help you get back on track. 3. Expect emotions. Many of us end up with clutter because we care. We’ve attached meaning to things, habits, and relationships and the thought of saying goodbye is difficult. Letting go of things — whether it be material things, people in your life, favorite foods, or digital habits — can bring up feelings of regret, guilt, or material loss. When (not if) this happens, try to re-focus on your intentions and why you’ve made the decision to declutter. Acknowledge your emotions and don’t let your negative emotions keep you from the positive outcome you visualized in 1 above. “Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions” ‒ Barbara Hemphill” Now that you have the mindset, let’s explore the benefits! Decluttering… Creates a sense of confidence and self-efficacy as it requires quick and efficient decision-making and problem-solving skills. This can even happen when you declutter your finances, allowing you to feel more in control of your money and better overall. Can improve lifestyle and well-being. It's easier to prepare healthy meals in an orderly kitchen with a refrigerator stocked with healthy options. Most people sleep better in a cool, neat room with a tidy bed. Decluttering your home can even prevent pests and reduce dust, mold, and mildew, which may trigger asthma and allergies. Can improve focus. Researchers at Princeton University analyzed the brains of people while they were exposed to visual scenes of clutter— in the real world, on photos, or on computer screens — and concluded that clutter limits the brain’s ability to process information and restricts the ability to focus. Can reduce relationship and family tension. Whether it’s a messy space where nobody can live freely or find anything or too much screen time stealing your attention, decluttering can reduce stress and anxiety for everyone while creating a more peaceful space. Can reduce stress. The act of decluttering itself can be a soothing way to work out life stressors by helping to restore a sense of control. Plus, our brains like it when we finish what we’ve started. So, when a task is accomplished, our brains feel good, which reduces tension. Can help fend off depression. One study showed that people who describe their homes as “cluttered” or full of unfinished projects were more likely to suffer from depression and fatigue than those who describe their homes as “restful” and “restorative.” Now, how will you spring forward? Decluttering is a spring marathon, not a sprint. The only thing that matters is the result of your journey — whenever you get there — not how fast you arrive. Set micro intentions that you know you cannot fail and grant yourself grace and flexibility with a clear mindset about reaching them. If you need a little nudge along the way, these questions might guide you during the process. Letting go of anything can be difficult, but learning to live a less-cluttered life can be freeing and fulfilling by allowing you to appreciate and treasure your objects — and relationships —that carry true meaning. Happy Spring! “Clutter is not the stuff on the floor, it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living” — Peter Walsh Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read More from Ellen! Ellen Kocher, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Ellen Kocher is an Economist and Certified Workplace Wellness Consultant who holds a master’s degree in Health & Wellness Coaching. Following 10 years as an Executive in Finance, Ellen made some major lifestyles change and has dedicated the past 20+ years to walking her talk through workplace wellbeing, promoting a holistic approach to eating, physical activity, health, resilience, and self-care. Ellen has coached hundreds of individuals and groups in dozens of organizations to make sustainable lifestyle changes empowering them to go from knowing what to do to actually doing it! Most recently Ellen’s work focuses on the 50+ demographic.

Written by: Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Returning to the workforce after an extended break can be a daunting task. It's important to identify your goals and create a plan of action to stay motivated and focused. It's also helpful to stay positive and connect with other women who are in a similar situation. 1. Create a Plan of Action Once you've identified your goals, it's time to create a plan of action. Start by researching available job opportunities in your field. Look into what skills and qualifications you need to be successful in the roles that interest you. This will help you to create a plan for gaining the necessary skills and experience to qualify for the job. You should also create a timeline for your job search. This will help you to stay on track and motivated. Set realistic deadlines for when you want to have certain tasks completed, and then stick to the timeline. This will help you stay focused and motivated throughout the job search process. 2. Stay Positive and Connect With Others It's important to stay positive throughout the job search process. Remind yourself why you decided to return to work and focus on the end goal. This will help to keep you motivated and focused on achieving your goals. It's also helpful to connect with other women who are in a similar situation. This can provide much-needed support and motivation. You can also look for online resources and job boards to help you in your search. These can provide valuable information about job openings, networking opportunities, and more. Utilize these resources to stay on top of the job market and find the right job for you. 3. Take Care of Yourself It's important to take care of yourself while you're searching for a job. This means taking time for yourself, getting enough rest, and eating healthy. It's also important to make time for activities that you enjoy, such as exercise, reading, or spending time with friends. This will help to keep your morale up and prevent burnout. It's also helpful to engage in activities that will help you in your job search. This could include attending networking events, researching new job opportunities, or updating your resume. Taking these small steps will help you to stay on track and motivated throughout the job search process. Lastly, make sure to take care of yourself and engage in activities that will help you in your job search. With dedication and hard work, you will be able to achieve your goals and find success in your career Follow me on LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read from Katarzyna! Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Katarzyna Dorosz is a leader in the field of brain performance, mental performance, and improving memory and quality of work. She is a world-renowned expert for senior and mature individuals who also conducts research on longevity. She is also a lecturer and author of several books. Katarzyna works with many prestigious American universities about attaining meaningful longevity in Life and how to maintain brain function. She also supports women around the world through motivational lectures. Her attitude and stubborn pursuit of purpose show how important changes and progress in life are. She is also the author of the TV Show "The Power of Life". During lectures, she uses the "Educational kinesiology and Emotional intelligence" and developed her own methods of exercises that provide excellent memory, concentration exercises as well as relaxation, and a set of physical exercises to improve the condition (adjusted to the age and flexibility of the body). In business training, Katarzyna uses the popular Japanese Kaizen method, i.e. a philosophy based on changing lifestyle ‒ an endless process of improving and improving the quality of the company.