The Game of Change

Geeta Ramakrishnan

Geeta

7 Virtual Team Building Exercises in the Times of Work from Home

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My article from Femina.in, dates 21 July 2020

7 Virtual Team Building Exercise in the Times of Work from Home

https://m.femina.in/life/careers-and-money/virtual-team-building-exercises-in-the-times-of-work-from-home-164728-6.html?fbclid=IwAR1v6ex3vdylVk8WOvcJ79rUVcTjdt4gEy7qW1fwAt-yykL2gURuX1Hv9I4

One of the crucial factors for a healthy & productive work environment is a strong team. With the world situation today, it is essential to motivate each other, and lift ourselves up together. Here are some of my specially curated virtual team building exercises. Each of these activities can have an impact on the collective consciousness, enhancing the professional, physical, and emotional well-being and development of employees.

Blog 27/52 Internal Perception

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Blog 27/52 Internal Perception

Imagine today happens to be that relaxed weekend and you are in a cozy corner with your favorite book. Suddenly you hear your neighbor shout out to you, ‘There is a COVID victim in the building and it must be Lisa’. I bet your reaction will be to literally jump up, your heart raising and your tone all excited and high, shouting back : ‘OMG, how careless of Lisa’.

Our brain accepts whatever information we feed it as ‘The Truth’ without any filters. The information we hear and build on could be real or it could be our imagination or how we perceive it. And when we operate with fear and anxiety, the analyzing and logical power of our brain is shut down. How could you be so sure it was Lisa? How do you know the neighbor’s information is correct?

We need to understand and accept our perception can be blinded. We need to be mindful and take the effort to view the world with an openness. This will allow us to be more calm and get a better handle of the situation.

Fun Life Hacks

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Here are some fun life hacks to breeze through life

Watch a funny film or an interesting documentary when walking on a tread-mill or while doing exercise.

Wear your ‘Smile’ if you want to feel good. Smile and wish anyone and everyone you meet. Notice your positive energy that builds around the smile.

When is the middle of a heated argument, just slow your breathing pattern. Notice the energy shift, how your anger or frustration changes.

When in the middle of a stressful meeting or conversation, just excuse yourself and go for a p-break. Notice the changes in the energy and the mood.

When in the middle of a stressful meeting or conversation, just get up, dust your clothes and sit down. It changes the mood of the conversation.

Introspection Series : Habits

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Introspection Series

It is never too late to change a habit, or to pick up a super productive activity that changes our life. We just need the courage, will and confidence to do so, and it shall be done! List down 5 habits you want to change and make a solid plan to make it happen!

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Dreams

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Our dreams are our greatest source of inspiration in life. They motivate us, help us grow and instill the excitement to get ahead. While we constantly make short term goals for ourselves, let us take a moment to visualize who we want to be in five years. Here is a list to help us introspect, and mould ourselves to achieve the greatest vision for our lives and utilize the next five years to the fullest!

Introspection Series : Activity

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Introspection Series

Here is a fun activity to instantly give us a boost and give us the needed motivation to get through this tough time for the world! Let’s reflect upon our most spellbinding memories, the vacations that just filled our hearts and souls.

Blog 25/52: Leisure

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Blog 25/52

I want to share this simple yet strong poem with you…Leisure by W.H Davies,

What is life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughsAnd stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,Stream full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth canEnrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.

I believe ‘Stand and Stare’ into oblivion is one of the best brain Gyms.