On The Goga Wellbeing Blog
Tips, advice, and practices to help you feel healthier, happier, and more fulfilled in work and life.
Juneteenth: a guide to Allyship at work
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the effective end of slavery in America. This holiday is a day for celebrating Black culture, amplifying Black voices, and reflecting on how present-day systems of racism continue to oppress and harm Black Americans, and Black people around the world. Read this guide to recognizing Juneteenth at work through the lens of active alllyship.
Leading with humor
Leading with humor can make teams feel more connected, more motivated, and more satisfied at work. But how do you lead an in-person or remote team using humor? Let’s talk about the different types of safe-for-work humor and how On The Goga injects humor into everyday interactions.
3 Types of questions to ask when Coaching your direct reports
Effective coaching skills are a requirement for the modern manager or leader. In this article, we look at three ways to encourage better communication between managers and their direct reports by using specific question types.
Rediscovering Work
The need for security and freedom looks different for every employee. Some people are more comfortable with varying paychecks, while others need reliably consistent income to feel secure in their life and work. In this article, we dive into what YOUR security vs. freedom matrix looks like, and how you can shape your environment and career to position yourself closer to your ideal mix.
COMBATING RACISM
Combating racism can seem like a difficult thing to do. But this can look like effective communication, education, and active commitment to growth. See some of the best ways to approach interpersonal and organizational racism.
CHANGING PERSPECTIVE
Changing perspective to adapt to changes in your environment is the best way to maintain an open mind, grow from past experiences, and take advantages of the opportunities before you. Studies show that your brain is constantly adapting to relieve your anxiety of what the future holds and stimulate happiness. Find out ways that you can celebrate your future of working from home by transforming your space and developing everyday positive habits.
INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
Interpersonal conflicts may seem easier to avoid and harder to resolve. But with the right tips, conflict can be relieving and promote personal growth. Discover the right tools to reflect, communicate effectively, and practice self-care.
DISTRACTIONS
Distractions in a world that has gone mostly remote is inevitable. These distractions can exacerbate stress and anxiety. Learn how to change your digital mindset and clarify technological boundaries in your space.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The great outdoors awaits you and with it comes plenty of scientifically proven gains in immunity, happiness and wellness. Find some fun ways to tap into these benefits of nature while staying active.
CONNECTING WITH SOMEONE
Connecting with someone during the pandemic can be difficult but the first step is kindness. It is proven that acts of kindness help happiness and personal connections to thrive. See the best safe ways to connect with your community.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Positive attitude leads to reduced stress and increased adaptability. Our genetics frame our perspective to have optimistic or negative bias in times of uncertainty. See how to strengthen your optimistic bias and grow your perspective to develop a positive framework for processing.
Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
Practice “emotional first aid” with four actionable, scientifically-supported tools for treating emotional wounds, healing them, and strengthening our emotional resilience.
Why Being Deliberate is Better than Being Disciplined - The scientific case for waking up early
Waking up early gives you deliberate time to accomplish tasks and objectives important to your life goals. Let’s look at a few simple tasks we can commit to once we’ve set the alarm clock.
A Remote Workplace Doesn’t Have to Mean Disengaged Employees
Disengagement is the start of a slippery slope towards a decline in corporate culture. See three different leadership behaviors to generate strong engagement by increasing employees’ sense of feeling important, relevant, and connected to the workplace.
DEVELOPING COMPASSION
Developing compassion has positive benefits that can grow your mindset and relationships. Building compassion has nuances, however, research shows there are tricks we can use to understand compassion on a deeper level.
PRACTICING COURAGE
Practicing courage daily is important to acquiring it as a powerful tool and skill. Finding courage can mean trying new things in the kitchen, saying yes to new outdoor experiences, or setting practical work boundaries. Learn how courage can lighten your load and bring a spark to your life.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Financial wellness begins with you! You decide what you value most and adjust expenses to prioritize what brings you joy. See our financial tips and favorite apps to help organize your value-based budget.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Sustainable living can save you energy and money, all while nurturing the planet. Learn about ways that you can switch to sustainable household items, gifts, and habits that will reduce your costly energy consumption by 1/4!