Reading is an enjoyable experience, it’s beneficial entertainment, and it’s good for you, too. According to Psychology Today, reading can lower symptoms of depression and anxiety, older adults who read have a 20% reduction in mortality compared to those who do not, and bibliotherapy is a new strategy being used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to treat certain mental health conditions. In short, investing in a good book is investing in your overall well-being. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2024
Transforming Pain Into Power: Harnessing Your Emotional Experiences for Growth in Leadership
We are all very aware that life is full of twists and turns, highs and lows. At some point, we all experience pain, whether it’s from heartbreak, loss, rejection, or failure. Pain is a universal human experience that can leave us feeling so lost and vulnerable.
As women in leadership roles, we are no strangers to navigating these treacherous waters. From breaking through glass ceilings to challenging gender stereotypes, we have encountered our fair share of obstacles. However, we can harness these moments where our potential for growth and development lies. [Read more…]
Self Reflection: The Key to Personal Growth and Leadership Development
We live in a very fast-paced world these days, so it can be incredibly easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our schedules and everyday life, leaving us with no time left to pause and reflect.
However, self-reflection shouldn’t be looked at as a luxury. Instead, we need to see it for what it is: a necessity for personal growth and development.
Let’s see why self-reflection is so important and find new ways to incorporate it into your everyday routine. [Read more…]
Reading Books Can Be A Meditative Experience
Technalink believes that investing in yourself brings returns to you, your circle of friends, family, acquaintances, coworkers, and the world in general. One of the best ways to invest in yourself is to devote your attention to longer-form ideas and content. Yes, we live in a world of movies, television programs, short online videos, and even bite-sized text content in the form of social media, but reading a book continues to be one of the best ways of investing in yourself, and here’s why. [Read more…]
Mindfulness Is Not About Thought Or Emotional Control
Cultivating mindfulness is one key action people can take to improve their lives through better focus, reduced stress, and a better approach to life and decision-making. This is one of the reasons Technalink encourages people to meditate and cultivate mindfulness for themselves. [Read more…]
Meditation Is About Repetition & Rewiring
Meditation is an important activity for centering your mind, body, and even psyche, and Technalink always encourages people to try it. However, that recommendation is tempered with a warning: Meditation, while easy to do, is not easy to master quickly. [Read more…]
Delegation Is An Essential Management Skill
At Technalink, we value those who embrace the role of being a compassionate leader. One of the best ways to achieve this in the workplace is to delegate tasks effectively. However, good delegation is often one of the more challenging skills to master. If you want to be a compassionate leader who uses delegation effectively, here are some tips to remember. [Read more…]
Breathing Is Your First & Best Meditation Tool
Work-life balance is critical to success in both areas, and Technalink understands this very well. It is one of the core principles in learning how to meditate, and this is for good reason. Breathing is the cornerstone of how we live, and in many ways, it is also the first and very best tool that people can use to improve mindfulness and even stress reduction. [Read more…]