On The Goga Wellbeing Blog

Tips, advice, and practices to help you feel healthier, happier, and more fulfilled in work and life.

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No Expectations

In a world where expectations loom large, many of us deal with the pressure of needing to have exciting plans, take on personal projects, or excel in self-care. What if we could form a new relationship with our expectations?

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Redefining Our Rhythms

From the moment you wake up until you fall asleep, you will make 35,000 decisions throughout that day – it’s also estimated that these remotely conscious decisions increase based on your level of responsibility – and to save time and energy, we repeat decisions and form patterns of behavior.

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Our Quest for Meaning

Summertime is filled with long days, warm nights, and more time outside than most of us are used to.

Amidst these golden hours, especially when our toes are buried in the sand or we hear the cicadas chirping in droves, we often find ourselves thinking about the biggest questions in life... our purpose and meaning, both in life and work.

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Shedding Summer Expectations

Summer is supposed to be relaxing… isn’t it? Let’s talk about shedding summer expectations and defining our own vision for the perfect summer.

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Pride Month - Celebrating Individuality

Expressing individuality can boost creativity, innovation, and inclusion. In this post, we share a few ways to validate and encourage uniqueness with the people in our teams.

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Hit the Reset Button

Let’s dive into the psychology behind how to practically reset the areas of our life that need it most, and why it’s okay to begin again. With practical self-assessment tips, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to identify and reset challenging work and life issues.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Deep Rest

Deep rest is proven to boost mood, lower anxiety, and increase productivity after time off. Learn our favorite tips for resting the right way by limiting electronics, changing your space, and setting time for yourself.

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