We're living in strange times;
Enjoying the highest level of comfort and technology, yet mental health is getting worse (1);
Highly 'Connected' via digital streams and focusing on ego / self-satisfaction, but never been so lonely and depressed (2);
Getting the best healthcare levels ever, but never been so sick ("The secret to great health, Escaping the healthcare matrix");
Having access to an almost infinite amount of information, yet unable to know what's best for ourselves (from confusion, overwhelm and lack of connection from our Self);
Focusing on consumerism and economic growth, while acknowledging that resources are finite and that our current behavior would eventually destroy most of the Earth's inhabitants (us included);
Have never met with such a vast amount of wealth, yet so inequally distributed;
Transitioning to the age of AI, which is equally a great opportunity AND threat;
And having difficulties moving from an obsolete era of competitve, hierarchical and repetitve corporate-model to a collaborative, creative and flexible model based on Nature's connected webs.
Holistic, non-allopathic, non-invasive activities, such as Sound healing, Yoga, Mindfulness or Nature-connection are great opportunities for people in general, and for organizations in particular, because;
They have no negative side effects;
They address all levels of Body, Mind, Soul, as well as the Collective (at company, society and planetary levels - when done with a focus on Nature ;)
They are cost-effective - with a very high return on investment (as high as 1 for 6, as per Harvard Business Review!),
When combined, they provide complementary benefits that support all types of needs, interests and personal preferences (i.e. everyone finds something enjoyable AND benefitial for themselves);
They are usually well-received by all types of employees, IF a diversity of options is provided, targetting different preferences, intelligences and focus (with a mix of playfulness, relaxation, challenges, education, creativity, etc.);
The great news regarding Sound and Nature activities is that it's not even required to do anything - just being surrounded by it is sufficient to enjoy the benefits (see below);
And, they offer a versatile, almost limitless, portfolio of possibilities, which avoids redundancy and disengagement in the long run...
For all these reasons - and more,
Not only these wellness activities increase the well-being of the employees, they also boosts motivation, connection, communication, problem-solving, innovation, adaptation, resilience and the sense of appartenance to the organization's vision and mission.
Below is a comprehensive presentation of research data and actual health benefits, regarding mindfulness, yoga and sound-music.
A further blog post will follow soon, specifically related to the benefits of Nature-connection.
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