NEWS! Jo Banks 1 month ago Our brains do not recognise the word 'don't' when we use it as a command. As a result, our subconscious delivers the exact opposite of what we intended.For example, when you tell someone, 'Don't do X, Y, Z’, do you marvel at the fact that they do the exact thing that you've just asked them not to do? I’m sure you’ve also done it yourself. For example, how many times have you touched paint when you’ve seen a notice stating, ‘Don’t touch. Wet paint’?!To avoid this, flip your sentences, consciously stating commands in positive terms and removing the word 'don't'. Instead of saying, 'Don't trip!' say, 'Walk carefully.' Rather than, 'Don't drop that!' change it to, 'Carry that with both hands.' Swap, 'Don't fail', for, ‘I can do this'.It's a simple but incredibly effective tool that requires little effort but gives fantastic, consistent results.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago NEVER water yourself down for anyone! If they think you're too much, they're not your people 😁For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago We all have avoidance or ‘numbing’ activities that we use for procrastination purposes. These activities can be beneficial in small doses, giving your brain a much-needed break from other tasks. However, in excess, they can indicate deeper problems, such as stress, anxiety, overwhelm and depression. Numbing activities often include: • 'Netflix' bingeing • 'Surfing the net'•SOCIAL MEDIA SCROLLING!• Unnecessary online shopping• Excessive gamingWhat avoidance or numbing habits do you typically use? When you find that you're numbing, a good question to ask yourself is:'What pain am I trying to avoid?'We can't change what we aren't aware of!When you’re conscious of your numbing tools and why you're avoiding what you SHOULD be doing, it can be easier to actively CHOOSE something more constructive. For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago As we all have such busy lives, using N.E.T. (No Extra Time) is a brilliant way to combine tasks.It not only helps to utilise your time more effectively, but it can be useful in making your 'action list' more enjoyable.For example:👍 No time to meet your friend and exercise? Combine the two👍 No time to make calls? Do it in the car on the way to work/meetings👍 No time to learn? Listen to podcasts while working👍 No time to read? Listen to audiobooks as you exercise/do housework/exerciseWhat tasks can you combine to make use of your time more efficiently and, preferably, enjoyable?!When you find ways to make your routine or difficult tasks enjoyable, you will begin to retrain your brain for happiness, triggering those all-important ‘happy’ hormones; endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, etc.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago Some days, we have only enough brain power or physical energy just to get by, and that's OK!Many people don't realise that, like physical energy, we have only limited brain power, too, which can quickly run out, especially if we don't take good care of our physical and mental health. So, if you're struggling today, focus on one or two important tasks, complete them, and reschedule the rest.Be kind to yourself on the days when you're not running on all cylinders!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 month ago When planning your day, schedule the worst/most difficult/ important tasks first. We tend to put off anything that we perceive to be difficult, complicated or too time-consuming as we associate it with pain, resulting in procrastination (the FREEZE part of flight/fight/freeze).When we delay these tasks, we can spend the rest of the day fretting that we haven’t done them, often carrying them over until the next day and thinking about them all through the evening. We can spend more time worrying about not doing something than it would take to do it!By scheduling and completing your difficult jobs first, not only will the rest of the day feel like a breeze, but you'll also release dopamine (the Reward Chemical), giving you a sense of achievement. It’s important to note that most tasks are not as bad once we start and take far less time than initially thought.Single-mindedly working through a task until you complete it significantly contributes towards success.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells at work? Like you can’t speak up, ask questions, or admit mistakes without worrying how it’ll be received?That feeling has a name — a lack of psychological safety.It’s that under-the-surface tension that slowly eats away at your confidence and makes work feel heavy.In my latest blog post, I share what psychological safety really means, how to spot when it’s missing, and what causes it — all from an employee’s point of view.If you’ve ever felt silenced, anxious, or undervalued at work, this one’s for you.🧠 Read the article → https://jobanks.net/2025/10/28/psychological-safety-walking-on-eggshells/#PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceWellbeing #ToxicWorkplace #EmotionalSafety #WorkAnxiety #SpeakUpAtWork ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago Do you ever find yourself biting your tongue at work — scared to speak up in meetings or share your ideas in case it backfires?That fear has a name: psychological safety.And when it’s missing, it quietly eats away at your confidence, your energy, and even your career.In my new YouTube video, I’m talking about what psychological safety really means, how to spot when it’s gone, and why so many workplaces still struggle with it.If you’ve ever thought, “It’s not safe to be honest here,” this one’s for you.🎥 Watch now → [https://youtu.be/8jSx3zpx1h4#PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceWellbeing #ToxicWorkplace #CareerConfidence #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceMentalHealth ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago This is particularly the case if you grew up in a household where there was emotional or physical abuse or emotionally immature parents.If that's the case, as adults, we don't often realise that someone is mistreating us because that was our normal growing up!AWARENESS IS EVERYTHING!For longer content, visit my YouTube channel @JoBanks.https://www.youtube.com/@jobanks#narcissist #narcissistboss #narcissisticcoworker #narcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #sociopath #sociopathrecovery #npd #psychopath #psychopathrecovery #bully #bullying #toxicenvironment#toxicworkplace #CPTSD #toxicworkenvironments #gaslighting #triangulation #flyingmonkeys #traumabond #narcissisticabuserecoverySometimes, we have to re-educate ourselves, which is why I produce so much content on bullying, narcissism and toxic work environments. ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago At the end of each day, take ten minutes to plan what you want to achieve (and all the related activities) for the following day.You will accomplish far more by doing this, as you’ll be less likely to procrastinate, wasting time deciding where to start and being at the mercy of outside influences.Be crystal clear about the outcomes you want, i.e. what you must complete to make the day successful. You may want to list actions hour by hour to keep yourself on track. You could even go one step further and set reminders on your phone, which is a great way to stay focused.Of course, there will be interruptions, but often, we attend to them at the expense of what we should be doing. If you get sidetracked without good reason, ask yourself, ‘Does this task take me nearer or further away from my goal?’. If the answer is ‘further away’, stop what you’re doing and refocus.Each time you complete a task, cross it off your list, and you’ll trigger your internal reward system. Then, at the end of each day, check your progress and create your plan for tomorrow.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago No caption necessary!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago For more on narcissistic abuse, bullying and toxic work environments, visit my YouTube channel @JoBanks.https://www.youtube.com/@jobanks#narcissist #narcissistboss #narcissisticcoworker #narcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #sociopath #sociopathrecovery #npd #psychopath #psychopathrecovery #bully #bullying #toxicenvironment#toxicworkplace #CPTSD #toxicworkenvironments #gaslighting #triangulation #flyingmonkeys #traumabond #narcissisticabuserecovery ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago For many of us, the first thing we do when we wake up is to reach for our phones and check our emails, the news, and what’s been happening on social media while we sleep.By doing this, we let the outside world in before we've even had a chance to wake up fully. Humans were not designed to have so much information bombard us as soon as we open our eyes, and our brains can find it difficult to cope.As a result, we can inadvertently trigger the stress response (fight, flight, freeze) even before crawling out of bed, significantly reducing our resilience.If you delay checking your phone until you're out of the shower (better still, wait until you’ve had breakfast), you’ll give your brain the time it needs to acclimate to being fully awake.Doing this will reduce stress and increase your resilience, enabling you to choose your mood and set your intention for the day rather than being at the mercy of others’ demands right from the start.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago I love this quote by Ricky Gervais. I always remind my clients and myself of this one. It's a game changer, espeFor freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayingscially when you are a content creator! ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago People who use gaslighting techniques do so to avoid taking accountability for their poor behaviour and actions.They will turn things around, use confusion tactics and even flat-out lie!Trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right, it's not!#narcissist #narcissistboss #narcissisticcoworker #narcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #sociopath #sociopathrecovery #npd #psychopath #psychopathrecovery #bully #bullying #toxicenvironment#toxicworkplace #CPTSD #toxicworkenvironments #gaslighting #triangulation #flyingmonkeys #traumabond #narcissisticabuserecovery #gaslighting ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago ACTION is one of the main differences between those who succeed and those who don’t. Successful people typically try more things over an extended period than their ‘unlucky’ counterparts.Those who succeed choose not to give up when they experience failure. Instead, they keep going, trying different alternatives, knowing that the more consistent and persistent action they take, the better the results will be.Edison made 10,000 lightbulb prototypes until he discovered one that worked. Likewise, J K Rowling was initially rejected by twelve publishing houses, yet, thankfully, both kept going until they achieved their goals.If you take consistent action but don't achieve your goal, it doesn't mean that you're a failure or that what you did wasn't good enough; it simply means you need to try something else.If that doesn’t work, try something else and keep trying until you find a solution. So many people give up on the brink of a breakthrough; avoid that being you.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings #goals #goalsetting ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago To achieve your goals, they must be 'authentic', i.e. not things you or someone else THINKS you should do, be or have, but because they are important to you.Authentic goals are not just about achieving ‘something’; they are about how you grow and the emotions you experience during the process, e.g. sense of achievement/fulfilment etc. When goal setting:1. Make your goals SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound. Achievable time scales are critical; a goal without an end date is a dream!2. Be clear on WHY you want them. If the WHY isn’t big enough, it’s unlikely that you’ll follow through. You may need to dig deep on this one, but it's critical. Establishing your WHY will also help you identify if the goal is authentic.3. Sharing your goals with someone else increases the chances of achievement. Consider finding an accountability partner – someone else who also has tangible aims.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings #goalsetting #goals ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago Just this! ❤️For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 months ago Many people have different values and rules than we do. Although it can be frustrating, it doesn't mean that they are wrong and we are right; we're just different.For example, you may have a friend who is consistently late, which drives you crazy. If you keep getting upset and angry with them when you know that’s their default behaviour, then consider that it may be you who has the problem, not them!You can, however, decide how you. want to react when something like that happens. You know what they will do beforehand, so it’s up to you to manage your emotions or put plans in place to ensure that it doesn’t spoil things for you.Avoid being held captive to your old, outdated conditioning. Instead, practise actively choosing how you want to react and STOP GIVING AWAY YOUR POWER!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
