Movement at work Recent studies suggest ‘sitting is the new smoking’. A sedentary lifestyle is linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic back pain and osteo-related diseases. In fact, the World Health Organisation lists inactivity as the fourth biggest risk factor for global adult mortality. The muscle...

Sleep for success In Asia’s frenetic working culture, sleep is the first personal item professionals sacrifice to fulfil other obligations. Insufficient quality and quantity of sleep can lead to poor communication, compromised performance and reaction time, inability to focus, and greater risk-taking. Sleep deprivation can impact life expectancy, memory, concentration,...

Navigating stress effectively and mindfully In recent years, stress at work has become an increasingly significant challenge for employers and employees. Whilst some stress is natural for survival and achievement, too much stress can lead to chronic stress and harrowing consequences. Given Hong Kong’s relentless working culture, it’s no wonder...

Mindfulness for greater resilience at work (English and Cantonese) Work stress in Hong Kong is often said to be more intense than in other cities. Research highlights the pressure employees experience in today’s world of 24/7 connectivity, information overload, long working hours and frequent travel. Minds, behaviours, relationships and performance...