We’re only a few months into the year—but for many people, it already feels like we’re running on fumes.
After the December break, people came back to work—but something was missing.
No reset.
No recharge.
Just… exhaustion.
At The Networking Company, we’ve never seen so many professionals this overwhelmed, this early in the year.
When life feels this heavy, I always return to a powerful metaphor from Harvard’s “Happiness Professor”, Tal Ben-Shahar:
Life is like a complicated jigsaw puzzle.
The middle pieces? That’s the chaos you can’t control:
- The economy
- Political instability
- Restructures and re-orgs
- What your boss—or the board—is doing
But the corners? That’s where you take your power back.
The 4 Corner Pieces of Resilience
If you want to stay strong, grounded, and focused—especially in unpredictable times—these are the non-negotiables:
1️⃣ Exercise – Move your body, shift your mindset.
2️⃣ Gratitude – What you focus on, expands.
3️⃣ Meditation – Train your brain to stay calm under pressure.
4️⃣ Sleep – Yes, you can sleep your way to the top (and you should).
Quick check-in:
How would you rate yourself in each of these areas—out of 10?
If you’re not scoring at least an 8 in each, staying resilient in today’s corporate climate will be a real challenge. But here’s the good news: resilience can be trained.
Building High-Performing Teams That Don’t Burn Out
That’s exactly why we’re relaunching our Corporate Athlete Programme this July—designed to help teams build the mental and physical stamina of elite performers.
This isn’t about bubble baths and burnout prevention posters.
It’s a research-backed, high-impact leadership programme that teaches your people how to:
- Build resilience from the inside out
- Manage stress without sacrificing performance
- Lead with energy, presence, and clarity
We’re even unveiling a brand new venue—with cold plunges and saunas—to help your team get out of their heads and into their bodies.
Because when your people thrive, your business does too.
👉 Learn more about bringing the Corporate Athlete Programme to your team.
Big love,
Helen Nicholson
CEO and Founder, The Networking Company
