On The Goga Wellbeing Blog
Tips, advice, and practices to help you feel healthier, happier, and more fulfilled in work and life.

Bright Spots!
When was the last time someone acknowledged your effort? Maybe it was your colleague who gave you credit in a meeting, or simply a stranger who said “thank you” for holding the door. This month, we’re focusing on one of the simplest, but most impactful tools for supporting our success, connection, and wellbeing, and that of our communities: recognition.

Blank Canvas
Whether it's a cherished family recipe or a long-standing workplace policy, traditions can hold a profound and meaningful place in our lives. Yet, as we evolve and our needs shift, sometimes the “old way” can start to hold us back. This month, we’re exploring the power of starting with a blank canvas and redefining what tradition means to us.


Unmasking Mentorship
Has life felt like a a solo quest through uncharted territory, with unforeseen choices and challenges at every turn? That's where mentors step in.


Building a Supportive Culture: Looking Out for One Another
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Like life would be easier with just a little support? You aren’t alone. On those days when we feel spread thin, having a helping hand can make a world of difference.

Leaning Into Compassion
“Compassion is not a virtue—it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have—it's something we choose to practice.” – Brene Brown

Wellness How To: Hit Your mid-Year Reset
Now that the year is halfway through (crazy), it’s a wonderful opportunity to check in with your goals, health, finances, and more. In this blog, we’ll explain why you need to ‘hit the reset button’ on your path to overall wellness

No Expectations
In a world where expectations loom large, many of us deal with the pressure of needing to have exciting plans, take on personal projects, or excel in self-care. What if we could form a new relationship with our expectations?

Redefining Our Rhythms
From the moment you wake up until you fall asleep, you will make 35,000 decisions throughout that day – it’s also estimated that these remotely conscious decisions increase based on your level of responsibility – and to save time and energy, we repeat decisions and form patterns of behavior.

Our Quest for Meaning
Summertime is filled with long days, warm nights, and more time outside than most of us are used to.
Amidst these golden hours, especially when our toes are buried in the sand or we hear the cicadas chirping in droves, we often find ourselves thinking about the biggest questions in life... our purpose and meaning, both in life and work.

Shedding Summer Expectations
Summer is supposed to be relaxing… isn’t it? Let’s talk about shedding summer expectations and defining our own vision for the perfect summer.

RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH: The Do’s and Don’ts
It’s Juneteenth! Does your organization have a plan to commemorate the holiday in a way that supports active allyship? See some tips from two prominent Black female leaders in our latest blog.

Pride Month - Celebrating Individuality
Expressing individuality can boost creativity, innovation, and inclusion. In this post, we share a few ways to validate and encourage uniqueness with the people in our teams.

Hit the Reset Button
Let’s dive into the psychology behind how to practically reset the areas of our life that need it most, and why it’s okay to begin again. With practical self-assessment tips, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to identify and reset challenging work and life issues.

Juneteenth: a guide to Allyship at work
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the effective end of slavery in America. This holiday is a day for celebrating Black culture, amplifying Black voices, and reflecting on how present-day systems of racism continue to oppress and harm Black Americans, and Black people around the world. Read this guide to recognizing Juneteenth at work through the lens of active alllyship.

Leading with humor
Leading with humor can make teams feel more connected, more motivated, and more satisfied at work. But how do you lead an in-person or remote team using humor? Let’s talk about the different types of safe-for-work humor and how On The Goga injects humor into everyday interactions.

3 Types of questions to ask when Coaching your direct reports
Effective coaching skills are a requirement for the modern manager or leader. In this article, we look at three ways to encourage better communication between managers and their direct reports by using specific question types.

Rediscovering Work
The need for security and freedom looks different for every employee. Some people are more comfortable with varying paychecks, while others need reliably consistent income to feel secure in their life and work. In this article, we dive into what YOUR security vs. freedom matrix looks like, and how you can shape your environment and career to position yourself closer to your ideal mix.

COMBATING RACISM
Combating racism can seem like a difficult thing to do. But this can look like effective communication, education, and active commitment to growth. See some of the best ways to approach interpersonal and organizational racism.