Editor's Note

Welcome to the November issue of Personal Excellence. Let us focus on various ways to stay positive in the face of adversity, in this issue of the magazine. 

Although we know that stress, negativity, fear, unfavourable situations and circumstances are all part of life, especially in times of crisis, sometimes we do not know how to overcome these. We feel trapped and helpless. Is it easy to stay positive in the midst of chaos?

In her article, Optimism Is More Than Simply Wishful Thinking, Tracy LaLonde talks about the power of optimism and positivity. According to Tracy, although we all encounter negative experiences, situations, or emotions, what is important is how we handle those moments so as to lean towards positivity rather than getting stuck in the negativity. Read her article for more insights into the topic.

The pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of 78% of the global workforce, according to a new global survey. Are you looking for ways to become more resilient in the face of stress, and achieve the results you want in your work, relationships and life? Read Joey Klein’s article, The Internal Training Edge, for tips to rewire your nervous system to transform how you respond to stress.

The pandemic-driven fear is all around us. But we don’t have to allow it to infect our lives. We can learn to rise above it. And when we do, there’s an unexpected side effect: We become positive influencers on everyone around us. Karen McGregor in her article, How To Be A Positive Influencer, Even In A Pandemic, puts forth 7 habits to work on right now to overcome fear.

We all have things that we do to help us live more fully and to keep us engaged in living a healthy and meaningful life. Typically, the steps of our wellness journey include practices or routines related to our physical, emotional, social, and general health needs. What’s missing from most people’s journey to wellness is a plan for financial wellness. Stephanie Mackara’s article, How To Start A Financial Wellness Practice, is a great resource for those looking for some financial wellness tips.

In brief, this issue is all about strategies that will help you stay motivated and productive during this crisis and beyond. We hope you will enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback.

Stay Safe!