Most organizations we’re working with are still trying to figure out how to hybrid well. With some people now in the office part-time and others quite happy to keep working remotely, everyone wants one thing: to stay connected while retaining their autonomy. When everyone worked virtually, life was simple. But now, managing a hybrid setup has been challenging.

Does a bigger salary or more money in your bank account make you happier? There is a relationship between the two – but maybe not what you think. Research shows that having more money does enhance well-being and happiness, but only up to a point. It’s not how MUCH money you have that’s the key to happiness, it’s how you use what you have that counts.

According to social scientists, there’s a difference between hope and optimism - one that’s important for our capacity to be resilient. We feel optimistic when we look to the future and believe good things will happen. But we feel hope when we stare into that future, anticipate the positive outcome, and believe we have a role in helping to shape it.

Most of us find ourselves in a hectic, intense and always ‘on’ world. This was true pre-pandemic, but for many, having to work from home with family swirling around and fewer structured boundaries to separate work from life, we still find ourselves operating beyond our mental and physical limits. Savoring can help us slow down and dial up the good stuff to not just survive, but even thrive.

Our minds and bodies are deeply connected. It may seem like resilience is something that happens only in our heads, but our bodies provide an essential foundation for our overall health and psychological well-being. Fueling ourselves with the right kind of nutrition, getting enough rest, and staying physically active create the necessary foundations to keep us resilient through the toughest of times.

We can be motivated in many ways, but connecting to our inner ‘why’ is almost always more sustaining and powerful than external rewards, praise or punishment. More than four decades of research show that internal motivation is a strong predictor of high performance at work, at school, and in life. And in the context of adapting either to working from home or working in a very different way than we’re used to, helping people find that internal drive is probably one of the most important skills any leader should master.

Belonging, feeling accepted and included by a social group, is a fundamental human need wired into our DNA. While more and more companies are realizing that true diversity and inclusion require us to build a culture where people feel valued for who they are, in a virtual workplace that requires intentional effort. Here are 4 tips for building a sense of belonging on your team.

High quality connections (HQCs) are positive interactions, even brief ones, that make you feel seen, energized, uplifted and engaged whether you do them virtually or face-to-face. In times of stress and “physical distancing”, one of the most important things we can do for our well-being is stay connected to others.