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Caged with calories to burn and nowhere to exercise: managing diet and exercise in lockdown. [Wise
Caged with calories to burn and nowhere to exercise: managing diet and exercise in lockdown. A healthy diet and exercise can be a bit of...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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How to give (and receive) a virtual hug [Wise Wednesdays]
“I just need a hug right now”. It’s hard enough to ask for one of those under normal circumstances, especially if you’re a strong and...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
![3 signs you’re ready for the big pivot [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_0c5c3572fef347b2a95414397166ec38~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_800,h_601,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_0c5c3572fef347b2a95414397166ec38~mv2.png)
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3 signs you’re ready for the big pivot [Wise Wednesdays]
The best way to predict the future is to create it. If you're wondering what to do with yourself in these times, the answer is simple:...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
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The Big Pivot: a powerful lockdown mindset? [Wise Wednesdays]
If you live on Planet Earth, then you’ve probably become very aware of the need for the drastic reorganisation that our societies are...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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Can a "guru" help you deal with uncertainty? [Wise Wednesdays]
Coronavirus is playing on most people’s nerves at the moment. The more it spreads the greater the fear, the greater the fear, the more...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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Should I leave my job? [Wise Wednesdays]
Whether to leave your job is a big question. And it isn’t. Changing careers is becoming increasingly common, let alone changing jobs....
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20232 min read
![Why no one will ever understand you. And that’s OK. [Wise Wednesdays]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d29dd9_4d89f11840df4f83be3effcdd6782653~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_800,h_601,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d29dd9_4d89f11840df4f83be3effcdd6782653~mv2.png)
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Why no one will ever understand you. And that’s OK. [Wise Wednesdays]
Persuasion and influence seem to be a big deal at the moment. Gone are the days of command-and-control in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain,...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20236 min read
The key to making a difference in the world without feeling overwhelmed
Working as my own boss over the past two years has taught me a lot about energy management. I’ve always wanted to make a difference in...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
Two questions to fulfil your emotional potential
You may have heard the expression “you’re in your head too much” which usually refers to the person overthinking an issue. But why does...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
6 Ways to Save Time the Smart Way.
It always takes me a moment to respond when someone asks me how much time they’ll need for coaching. They have busy schedules and don’t...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20235 min read
The most commonly made New Year’s resolutions and why doing less is more.
Ever wondered what other people’s New Year’s resolutions are? Bearing in mind that £37million is wasted on unused gym memberships in the...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
Self-care is not a crime. Use this simple tool.
It’s the season for overwhelm! Finishing projects, getting things organised making sure everyone’s happy while trying to eat, sleep and...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
The antidote to addiction is connection
How many addicts do you know? Probably more than you think. The majority of drug addicts I've come into contact with have been those...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
Breaking with convention: 10 protective factors to help you dance joyfully on the path of freedom
The laws of physics fascinated me as a teenager. It was partly the fact that we could describe the systems that governed our universe but...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
The space between stories (don’t panic)
This week we saw frightening images of families driving through thick, dark smoke with raging forest fires either side of the road...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
14 ways to deepen your communication and have better relationships in work and life
One of the facets of the success trap is disempowering communication (blaming, shaming, self-victimising, etc). These are (survival)...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
2 minutes that can change your world
This week, it’s a simple invitation: to use the time you’d normally spend on reading Wise Wednesdays to sit quietly and breathe. Just...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20231 min read
THE QUEST FOR INNER-FREEDOM: LESSONS FROM THE TREADMILL
Have you ever felt elated after an intense physical workout? Today, I had tears in my eyes after a Warrior workout at my gym. I signed...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
When it’s time to say goodbye: letting go to move forward
Last week, I said goodbye to two things I really care about and had put a lot of effort into over the past two years. One of them was the...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20234 min read
The most dangerously useful word in our work culture
Ever heard of the “No man” or the “No woman”? Probably, not. But you’ve heard of the “Yes man”. You’ve probably also heard of the...
Amina Aitsi-Selmi
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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