proud dance dad and ceo of @calm

San Francisco
Joined March 2009
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I've stopped thinking about self-care as recovery. Now I think of it as preparation. The habits we build on good days are what carry us through the hard ones. More in my latest @Forbes article: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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I've stopped thinking about self-care as recovery. Now I think of it as preparation. The habits we build on good days are what carry us through the hard ones. More in my latest @Forbes article: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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Ever feel like work has turned into a marathon that never ends? Emails, messages, and deadlines blur together until your mental battery is completely drained. I’ve been there—and I’ve learned that burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It builds slowly when we forget to pause. That’s why I believe the key isn’t working harder or adding more “wellness” boxes to check. It’s learning how to retain our energy, create small moments to reset, and lead with empathy—for ourselves and others. I wrote about this in my @Forbes article, The Marathon That Never Ends: Sustainable Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Stress Prevention. ✨ Read more here: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks… What’s one small thing that helps you recharge during your day? #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness #StressRelief #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #BurnoutRecovery
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The best teams don't think alike. They benefit because people think differently. I've learned that embracing neurodiversity isn't just the right thing to do—it's one of the best ways to build stronger, more innovative teams. More in my latest @Forbes article: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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For years I thought resilience meant pushing harder. Turns out, that's endurance—not resilience. Real resilience is recovering well, setting boundaries, and leading with enough energy to show up again tomorrow. That mindset changed how I lead. More in my latest @Forbes article: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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David Ko retweeted
Ever feel like work has turned into a marathon that never ends? Emails, messages, and deadlines blur together until your mental battery is completely drained. I’ve been there—and I’ve learned that burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It builds slowly when we forget to pause. That’s why I believe the key isn’t working harder or adding more “wellness” boxes to check. It’s learning how to retain our energy, create small moments to reset, and lead with empathy—for ourselves and others. I wrote about this in my @Forbes article, The Marathon That Never Ends: Sustainable Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Stress Prevention. ✨ Read more here: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks… What’s one small thing that helps you recharge during your day? #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness #StressRelief #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #BurnoutRecovery
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Ever feel like work has turned into a marathon that never ends? Emails, messages, and deadlines blur together until your mental battery is completely drained. I’ve been there—and I’ve learned that burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It builds slowly when we forget to pause. That’s why I believe the key isn’t working harder or adding more “wellness” boxes to check. It’s learning how to retain our energy, create small moments to reset, and lead with empathy—for ourselves and others. I wrote about this in my @Forbes article, The Marathon That Never Ends: Sustainable Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Stress Prevention. ✨ Read more here: forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks… What’s one small thing that helps you recharge during your day? #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness #StressRelief #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #BurnoutRecovery
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🌿 When stress hits hard and burnout creeps in, movement becomes my medicine –– short walk or even a walk to get some water. In my latest @Forbes article, I share how walking, lifting weights, and simply 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 helped me clear my head and reconnect with myself. It wasn’t about hitting the gym—it was about healing. 📖 Read the full story here #MentalHealthAwareness #Recharge #MovementIsMedicine #BurnoutRecovery #ForbesAuthor #HealingJourney #Calm forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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🌿 When stress hits hard and burnout creeps in, movement becomes my medicine –– short walk or even a walk to get some water. In my latest @Forbes article, I share how walking, lifting weights, and simply 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 helped me clear my head and reconnect with myself. It wasn’t about hitting the gym—it was about healing. 📖 Read the full story here #MentalHealthAwareness #Recharge #MovementIsMedicine #BurnoutRecovery #ForbesAuthor #HealingJourney #Calm forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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Stress is contagious—but so is calm. In Recharge, I shared why stress management is something leaders should learn not only for themselves, but for their teams. In an article I wrote for @Forbes, I expand on how small techniques can ripple into a healthier culture. 🌊 What helps you recharge when stress runs high? #StressManagement #TeamWellbeing #MindfulLeadership #WorkplaceMentalHealth #LeadershipSkills #CalmLeadership #WorkplaceBalance #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyLeadership #RechargeYourLife forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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Employee support isn’t optional—it’s transformative. In my bestselling book, Recharge, I talked about how prioritizing well-being shifted how I lead. In my Forbes piece, I explain why support programs build more than morale—they build trust. 🌟 What’s one way you’ve felt supported at work? 📖 Read the full story here -> forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks…
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Return to office ≠ return to normal. Workplace structure matters—but so does mental health. In Recharge, I shared why flexibility and stability both play a role in creating balance. In my @Forbes article, I explore how leaders can design work that supports people, not just processes. 🌱 What helps you most—flexibility or structure? 📖 Read the full story here -> forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks… #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthAtWork #FlexibleWork #LeadershipMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyWorkplace #RechargeWork
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Return to office ≠ return to normal. Workplace structure matters—but so does mental health. In Recharge, I shared why flexibility and stability both play a role in creating balance. In my @Forbes article, I explore how leaders can design work that supports people, not just processes. 🌱 What helps you most—flexibility or structure? 📖 Read the full story here -> forbes.com/sites/forbesbooks… #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthAtWork #FlexibleWork #LeadershipMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyWorkplace #RechargeWork
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Jordan Chiles on RECHARGE: 🛍️ Sour Patch Kids 🎶 Beyoncé 🧠 Sports psychologists ✨ Game-day glam …and why being a gymnast should look like a WNBA tunnel walk. If you missed this one, go back and listen. Still buzzing from it. 🎧 linktr.ee/rechargetoday #JordanChiles #RechargePodcast #ImThatGirl #MentalHealth #WomenInSports #ArtistryInMotion #DavidKo
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.@common on redefining manhood: “You grow up thinking being a man means dominating. Now I know — it means listening. Loving. Showing up.” Catch Common’s episode of Recharge now live. #RechargePodcast #Common #MenAndMentalHealth #AndThenWeRise #EmotionalMaturity #Leadership
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.@thesherylralph on rejection, grace, parenting, and the pressure to be perfect. "You gotta want it. Stay hungry. Put the hunger into action.” She’s more than a Dreamgirl—she’s a force of nature. New #RechargePodcast out now. #MentalHealthAwareness #SherylLeeRalph #AbbottElementary #Diva2
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