LYBL February 2025 Newsletter: Theme: Wellbeing in Career & Business

Nurturing Organisational Wellbeing in Career & Business

At LYBL, we believe that the true heartbeat of any business is its people.

When we nurture the wellbeing of our teams, we create a thriving culture—one where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.

Wellbeing isn’t just about ticking boxes or offering surface-level perks.

It’s about creating a space where people can grow, connect, and feel truly seen.

Here’s how we approach eight key pillars of workplace wellness, ensuring that your most valuable asset—your people—flourish.

✨ Physical Wellness

Wellbeing starts with taking care of our bodies. A workplace that prioritises movement, nourishment, and rest creates a foundation for sustained energy and vitality. Whether it’s through ergonomic spaces, wellness programs, nutritious options, or simply encouraging regular breaks, supporting physical health leads to happier, healthier, and more engaged teams.

🧠 Mental Wellness

A workplace that acknowledges mental health as a priority fosters resilience, balance, and a culture of care. Providing access to mental health resources, encouraging open conversations, and normalising the need for rest and recharge days makes all the difference. When people feel safe to be real, they can show up fully.

💛 Emotional Wellness

More than just work, our workplaces are communities. Recognising achievements, encouraging authentic communication, and leading with emotional intelligence creates an environment where people feel respected, heard, and valued. When people feel emotionally supported, they thrive.

🤝 Social Wellness

We are wired for connection. A strong sense of belonging – where people feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger than themselves – enhances both wellbeing and productivity. Fostering real relationships through team-building, collaboration, and an inclusive culture strengthens workplace bonds.

💰 Financial Wellness

Money stress can be one of the biggest barriers to wellbeing. Providing financial education, tools for smarter money management, and fair, transparent compensation practices helps alleviate financial strain. When people feel financially secure, they can focus on their work with greater peace of mind. Elevating financial wellness is linked intrinsically to our energetic vibration and overall state of being, the more we normalise this, the less scary money becomes as we focus more on who we need to be, not what we need to get or attain.

🚀 Career Wellness

People want to grow. When employees feel invested in, supported, and encouraged to expand their skills, they don’t just perform better – they stay. Providing opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career progression helps individuals feel a sense of purpose and future within the organisation.

🌿 Spiritual Wellness

A workplace that honours values, purpose, and personal reflection fosters deeper alignment and fulfilment. Whether through mindfulness practices, flexible working arrangements, or simply encouraging a culture of respect and meaning, businesses that nurture the human spirit create workplaces where people feel whole.

🌏 Environmental Wellness

The spaces we work in impact how we feel. A clean, inspiring, and sustainable workplace contributes to clarity, focus, and wellbeing. Thoughtful workspaces, sustainability initiatives, and a commitment to a positive environment create the kind of energy that fuels creativity and collaboration.

When we prioritise these pillars, we don’t just build strong businesses – we build cultures where people want to be.

Because at the heart of every thriving organisation is its people.

Let’s create workplaces where wellbeing isn’t just a policy—it’s a way of life. 💙

Whilst we’re on the topic of Thriving…

Let us do a quick recap on last February’s newsletter.

Last February we introduced and spoke about Thrive Stars.

Here is a refresher on who Thrive Stars are & what they do!

Thrive Stars® national vision, is inspiring people to thrive in Career & Business across Australia.

In the realm of leadership, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of traditional principles and modern ideologies. Embracing concepts like spiral dynamics, values pendulum, human evolution models and core leadership principles that have proven pivotal in our pursuit of sustained success.

It’s about leading not just with authority, but with compassion, foresight, and an unwavering commitment to the holistic health of your team and organisation.

The Thrive Stars® initiative, born from the visionary minds of the Thrive Stars team lead by Michelle Crawford from Being More Human and AJ from Alexandra Joy brings alignment with a Treasury department focus that was released here in Australia, and presents to us a revolutionary framework – “Measuring What Matters.”

To become a 5 Star (Thrive Star) Organisation the pillars to focus on are:

Culture
Inclusion
Wellbeing
Productivity
Sustainability

Thrive Stars® national vision, is inspiring people to thrive in Career & Business across Australia.

Thrive Stars® is an integrated 5 Star Rating Measurement journey across:

Employee Data
Client Feedback
Independent Audits
Existing Metrics & Data

The Mission for Thrive Stars is empowering organisations to clarify their purpose, and a means to assess their progress against that purpose.

Thrive Stars do this by:

Making doing good business more visible
Connecting businesses to their impact on people through data and insights
To cataylse and increased Gross National Prosperity (GNP)

The big problem that Thrive Stars is looking to solve is a 37% of GDP leaking out of businesses each year in Australia, across the following areas.

Mental Health
Burnout
Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Social Exclusion
Disengagement
Absenteeism
Workplace Stress
Staff Turnover
Injury & illness
Insomnia
Workplace conflict

It’s a clarion call for leaders to shift their focus from conventional metrics to a more nuanced approach that encapsulates the health and wellbeing of the organisation. As leaders, it is our duty to recognise that a thriving workplace is not only productive but also emotionally intelligent and socially responsible.

Let’s delve into the crux of this paradigm shift.

Spiral dynamics, a concept propounded by Clare Graves, reminds us that organisational culture evolves through various stages, each demanding a unique leadership approach. Our role is to shepherd this evolution, understanding the pulse of our teams and guiding them toward greater cohesion.

The values pendulum swings incessantly, and in the midst of this oscillation, modern leaders must anchor their organisations in enduring principles.

Adaptability, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership emerge as beacons, cutting through the noise and fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and connected.

Core leadership principles, too, take on a contemporary hue.

It’s no longer just about command and control; it’s about collaboration and empowerment.

A leader’s success is no longer measured solely by financial outcomes but by the overall health and wellbeing of the organisational ecosystem – a thriving workplace where innovation, diversity, and resilience flourish.

Now, let’s bring this concept closer to home.

Your organisation is not merely a machine but a living entity with its own pulse.

The Thrive Stars® initiative encourages you to measure what truly matters – the emotional health of your team, the inclusivity of your workplace, and the sustainability of your practices.

It’s about recognising that a thriving workplace is not a luxury; it’s a strategic imperative.

So, as you embark on this journey, remember that leadership is not a solitary pursuit.

It’s about fostering a community, a thriving ecosystem where every individual is not just a resource but a vital contributor to the overarching mission.

Let’s lead with compassion, courage, and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our organisations, for in doing so, we are not just leaders – we are the architects of a better, thriving future.

“BALANCE is not something you find, it’s something YOU CREATE!”

-Jana Kingsford-

Hey Best Lifer!

February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the so called day of love…but how lucky we are that here at LYBL we see everyday as an opportunity to be, express and receive love. 💟

Which also marks the half way mark for the month of February!

Does anyone else feel that this year is just flying on by?

Sheesh! Timelines are being collapsed and we’re operating in a new state of play as the new world continues to emerge.

If you’ve been journeying with us for a while, you will know that with each new month, we bring a new focus, and in February we shine a light on Career & Business.

This month, we chose to specifically look at WELLBEING in Career & Business.

As you navigate your career and life’s journey, remember that your well-being is your greatest asset.

Success is not just about reaching goals but enjoying the process and taking care of yourself along the way.

In your career, trust your instincts, stay curious, and embrace growth.

Celebrate every small win, and don’t shy away from challenges—they are stepping stones to your potential.

It’s okay to pause, reflect, and recalibrate whenever needed.

For your personal well-being,

Prioritise balance.

Nourish your body, mind, and soul through rest,

Your dharma, purpose, life mission or soul’s contract – whatever resonates most with you.It’s your life’s greatest mission to connect to your inherent gifts & to share these with the world.It’s a direct relationship with yourself and modelling that excellence through great self leadership.Excellence is a mindset – Your mindset is made up of your thoughts & feelings.So how is your thinking serving you?

Resourcefully or resourcefully?The most important thing to achieving an excellence mindset is to take responsibility and always come from a place of conscious awareness. Everything stops and everything starts with your willingness to own the results of the life you’re designing, creating and living.

You’ve got this!

Live Your Best Life,
Michele Jones 💓

Founder of the LYBL – Live Your Best Life MovementAmazon Best Selling AuthorInternational Professional Master Coach

PS: Please reach out if you or your organisation are interested to learn more about the Thrive Stars initiative and how you can get started and I will connect you directly to the brains trust who are leading the charge and pioneering this incredible development.

I am personally & professionally motivated & inspired to see how this challenges our current status quo and to see people rising up to create this much needed change.