We know that exercise is good for our physical health, but can it do anything for our mental and brain health? According to Dr. Brendon Stubbs, it can.

If you’ve got just over 10 minutes to spare, you might like to listen to Dr. Rangan Chatterjee interviewing Dr. Brendon Stubbs in this YouTube video clip. 

What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Can you manage at least 10 minutes a day?

A lot of people seem to struggle when trying to find an acceptable translation for “Online- und Präsenztrainings”.

You’ll find quite a few different terms. 

Some people talk about “online”, “remote” or “virtual” training sessions—and then talk about “offline”, “in-person”, “traditional”, “in-class”, “face-to-face”, “on-site” or “in-the-room” training sessions.

If you ask me what I do, I would answer, “I work face-to-face both online and in-person”.

Which words do you use?

The 10 Native American ancestral teachings listed here can act as kind of roadmap to help us live a more balanced and connected life.

1. The Earth is our mother, care for her.
2. Honour your ancestors through your actions.
3. Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit.
4. All life is sacred; treat all beings with respect.
5. Take from the Earth what is needed and nothing more.
6. Put the good of all before your own interests.
7. Give constant thanks for each new day.
8. Speak the truth; but only of the good in others.
9. Follow the rhythms of nature; rise and retire with the sun.
10. Enjoy life’s journey, but leave no tracks.

These strong words of wisdom seem so simple, don’t they? But aren’t they easy to forget? That’s why I think it’s good to be reminded now and again.

If we could stick to these teachings, our world would look a lot different. 

My favourite at the moment? Give constant thanks for each new day.

And yours?

Here are some questions we can ask ourselves if we want to be more productive.

1. What is my most important task?
2. When am I the most productive?
3. What do I find most distracting?
4. Do I take enough breaks?
5. Do I ask for support when I need it?
6. Do I have long-term goals?
7. Do I have time for self-relfection?
8. Is my workspace set up for success?

I’m sure my list is not complete. Is there anything you would like to add?

You’re organising a live online session for your contacts around the world?

Easily find the exact time difference with the visual time zone converter “Every Time Zone“. 

And if you sign in, you can customise the tool yourself. How cool is that?

If you’d like to design your own social media graphics, presentations or even birthday cards, you might like to give the free design tool Canva a try.  

I still need Lisa, my graphic and web designer for those highly professional projects. But for my blog today, you can see a picture I made using Canva.

I used a photo from Canva’s image library, uploaded a photo of myself and removed its background, and then placed my photo onto Canva’s photo of London. (I am using the paid version, though.)

Do you also use Canva? Do you think Canva could be a useful tool? Or can you recommend another tool?