Podcast Neil Wilkins

Tips and Tools for Healthy Living Finding Balance in a Demanding World What is a healthy balance? Why is it crucial? The Benefits of Balance are seen in The Wheel of Life (a popular coaching tool), a visual representation of balance across various life areas, by Zimmerman & Puchalski. The Impact of Imbalance brings increased stress levels, burnout, reduced creativity & productivity and physical and emotional toll Pillar 1 - Healthy Emotions Understanding emotional health through mindfulness, journaling, and emotional check-ins. "Emotions can get in the way or get you on the way." Mavis Mazhura Try Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions, a visual representation of primary, secondary, and tertiary emotions. Try apps like Headspace, Calm, and Insight Timer and deep breathing exercises and grounding techniques, with an emphasis on short, daily practices. The STOP Method (Stop, Take a Breath, Observe, Proceed) helps in pausing and reframing responses. Pillar 2 - Balanced Thinking Challenge overwor