You are looking for that particular someone.

Or you are looking for “your People”.

Or you are looking for a coach, a counsellor, a mentor, …

How do you choose and what do you look for?

How do you know that they are trustworthy?

This is important for any business or other relationship: TRUST!

Research has shown that mutually supportive relationships are key to stress reduction and resilience. 

There is a lot that can be done for stress and burnout. 

One thing stands ahead of many others, though.

When you feel stressed or are heading for burnout fast, go find a friend or two and talk about it.

What does this do? It created oxytocin.

Community is my “word” for 2022, and that – and the review of my calendar has made me realize it is time to get together with people again, especially people who make me happy.

That is just what I did this morning: coffee with an “old” friend.  It did my soul good!

Last week – here in Switzerland – the COVID doors “opened up” even more to meeting people in person and I am very glad.

Why? – because it is healthy for us to have contact with other people, with a variety of people, people who give is hope and joy and energy.

Trust needs to be given with eyes wide open, well-earned, and vetted in partnerships and other business relationships.

Our perceptions are key in life- make sure they are not skewed.