FESS – Stress
Part 2: The Bottom-Up Build Biological Fortitude: Re-engineering Your Stress Response In the corporate world, "stress" is often discussed as a state of mind. But as Exercise Physiologists, we see it as a state of biology. When you face a high-pressure negotiation,...
Part 3: The Top-Down Masterclass From Reactive to Resilient: Choosing Discomfort to Gain Dominion In our previous article, we discussed the physiological "bottom-up" adaptations of exercise. But for the modern executive, the most profound shift happens between the...
You're a driven executive. Your days are filled with high-stakes decisions, demanding deadlines, and the constant pressure to perform. You understand that your success hinges not only on your intellect and experience, but also on your ability to manage stress and...
The Power of Nature A piece of advice that I was given during my training with Operation Flinders was 'nature does 90% of the work'. This resonated powerfully with me. In my early 20s I climbed my way out of a self-inflicted hole riding a Mountain Bike acquired via...
In May 2021 I completed my first walk for Operation Flinders as an Assistant Team leader (ATL). The implication that this will not be my only walk is deliberate. Truth be told, I can not wait to be back up there. I have taken with me incredible memories. I'll...
The following draws upon personal experience that I hope can resonate with one during uncertainty and adversity. You’ll know the premise behind good hygiene and social distancing. Paradoxically, the premise behind your physical and mental health during uncertainty...
Our constantly connected existence can make us feel time is accelerating away from us. And despite this 'connection' we can also feel alone. It doesn't have to be this way.
Everybody feels stressed at some point. But how do we deal with it? 75% of Australians admit that stress adversely effects their physical health and 64% report an impact on their mental health (APA, 2014). For 86% of us, watching TV or movies is our chosen coping...
Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment. We can all agree that modern life is tough. We experience chronic stress, struggle with constant monkey...
