The Journey Back to Yourself

Who are you—really? We spend our lives trying to “find ourselves,” but most never do. Instead, we slip into roles and identities—our social self, our private self, our intimate self—without realizing we’re just layering masks over something much deeper. We become the person the world expects, adjusting, performing, and shifting as needed. But beneath it all, who is the real you? Today’s leaders face demands for clarity, resilience, and authenticity that go far beyond business expertise. At The NOW, we’ve found the key to unlocking sustainable workplace success is the powerful combination of mindfulness and authentic leadership.

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Why Do We Yawn?

Yawning has mystified researchers, and the list of reasons why we might do it can be exhausting. Some people claim that yawning when you’re nervous is your body’s way of catching your breath, preventing hyperventilation, and regulating your breathing, similar to deep breathing during meditation. But technically, yawning isn’t a respiratory function.

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STRESS

The World Health Organisation has classified stress as the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” Research shows that chronic stress is an epidemic for all genders and ages, particularly those who are 25 to 35 years old. … It’s the stress that can both cause medical conditions and trigger and exacerbate flare-ups from existing conditions.

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