We are surrounded by millions of sensory messages on a daily basis. There is always so much to do in so little time. Our schedules are crazy and we battle to filter through all the noise of the modern world. Time has certainly become the most precious commodity. I always ask – how do we cope with it all? Can we go slower or do less? I don’t know is the real truth. Juggling different roles and trying to do it all do create frustration, resentment and fatigue, just to name a few. (Read my previous blog on Business trio). The bottom line that it is not good for our family lives, health, wellbeing, productivity and creativity. One solution that does work is to get away on a regular basis and COUNTERACT! This blog was written in my head while trail running on my brother’s game farm in Namibia last week. We spend a blissful 9 days away from it all. No TV, no cell phone reception, no technology, just being in nature surrounded by nothingness. It was yet another sensory discovery for me: I could again hear what quiet sounds like; distinguish the earthy smell of soil and bush; see the clear (and clean) sky. At night it was blacker than usual and the stars were bright and shiny. It was a bit surreal. Hence my word – COUNTERACT – I think this is possible the best way to try and balance it all. We work hard and tackle life by the horns daily – but then move out/away and rest hard. Go look where we were www.africasafarilodge.com.na! It is a great place to counteract – we owe it to ourselves and the people we love. We also unpack work stress in depth in our corporate wellness workshops while giving practical strategies to improve performance; https://sensoryintelligence.com/online-workshops/. As always – live life sensationally!
Category: Wellness
Five lessons Sensory Intelligence® taught me
When I reflect on my sensory intelligence journey which started in 2002, I have learned so much, and would like to share that with you. The following 5 lessons stand out for me as it contributed to our vision and mission in sensory intelligence:
1. People are complex, yet so different and unique. If we can get beyond the fact that the world does not look, sound, smell, feel and taste the same to all people, we stop judging, acquire real compassion for others and accept people for who they are. Perceptions are a combination of how your brain works, your memories and experiences and different for all of us. And that is OK, thank goodness we are not all the same. Sensory intelligence explores, manages and supports individual differences and diversity.
2. People at large are disengaged from the world. We are living in an era with more change and fast pace than ever before in history. Technology is overtaking humanity and we literally and figuratively do not stop and smell the roses anymore. This contributes to many health, relationships and workplace issues. Stress and depression are at an all-time high! Sensory intelligence goes back to basics in reconnecting with our fundamental brain-body connections to be more present and engaged.
3. Intelligence is overrated: IQ luckily is not the yardstick for success anymore – it surely helps and contributes, but it is the other intelligences (Emotional intelligence, Sensory IQ, Social IQ, etc.) which ensure individuals to be successful, balanced and resilient. Skills and competencies do not guarantee success, the key is to have good relationships skills and apply yourself in a group setting. My personal favourite of the sensory intelligence process is the relationship component – it is a powerful way to understand yourself and others in families, workgroups and social groups.
4. We all need to dream, have goals and a vision, but at the same time be prepared to be thrown off course. The key is to go with the flow, be resilient and adapt, but don’t give up on your dreams, never mind how big or small they are.
5. Mediocrity is an unnecessary evil – be passionate, make a difference! Live sensationally!
