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London boy somehow ended up in Oslo. Sharing latest research & tips on resilience & avoiding burnout. Recharge author & Rechargeability podcast.

Oslo, Norway
Joined May 2009
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Viewing morning sunlight increases morning cortisol levels by 50%, which is a good thing (early in the day) because it increases immune function, alertness, and “sets” a timer to fall asleep ~14-16 hours later. On clear days do 5-10min. Overcast days 20-30min. Don’t stare.
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Pushing yourself to your limits will only leave you exhausted. Work hard, but also take the time to recharge — there will be more benefits than you realize. hbr.org/2016/06/resilience-i…
When you experience trauma, you may find your beliefs about yourself, others, and the future to be forever changed. It’s important to acknowledge this to begin moving on. hbr.org/2011/04/building-res…
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To improve your writing, read more. To improve your thinking, write more. To improve your storytelling, present more. To improve your energy, rest more. To improve your understanding, teach more. To improve your network, give more. To improve your happiness, smile more.
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“The link between lack of sleep and cancer is now so strong that the World Health Organization has classified any form of nighttime shift work as a probable carcinogen." t.ted.com/BFWOfuD
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There’s robust evidence that for your average worker with a sedentary job, little breaks can have a big impact ti.me/3qxXZhh
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You've probably been told that “if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” In reality, if you do what you love, you may be at higher risk of burning out. hbr.org/2019/07/when-passion…
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What is the impact if we do not get enough sleep? please watch:
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How to avoid burnout. Get 7 types of rest:
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It’s not just technical skills you need to cultivate to future-proof your career, our contributor Bernard Marr writes. Here’s what you can do to make yourself indispensable. trib.al/99oBS0u
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You’re exhausted, but your workload doesn’t know it. You’re on the verge of packing it all in – for good. But before you hand in your resignation, try these burnout-dousing tips trib.al/EjlGabP
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My Resilience in Adolescence #myriadproject results published today. Open access BMJ @EBMentalHealth special issue here:ebmh.bmj.com/content/early/r… Summary of our findings here: myriadproject.org Funded by @wellcometrust
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Preventing #depression through #mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. New study (N=50; #MBCT vs wait-list control) suggests learning self-kindness (self-report & changes in heart rate, heart rate variability and skin conductance) may be key to recovery. doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-0…
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Our bodies were “not designed for the kinds of stressors that we face today,” a social psychologist said. Here’s how to recognize burnout in your body and what to do about it. nyti.ms/3HW6gCA
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Overthinking undermines your happiness on.inc.com/UTowziM
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