Nancy Batens

Outsmart burnout by working on your resilience!

24/12/2025

Merry everything and happy always!

Wishing you the happiest holidays and a joyful and healthy 2026!

Warm regards,
Nancy

21/12/2024

A couple of weeks ago, I received a beautiful gift in the mail.

In June I had facilitated a team building and that same team had created a lovely desk calendar. They wanted me to have a copy.

The photos that had been carefully selected for each month had been made by some of the team members. And each photo had been paired with a quote: tips I had given them during our 2 days together. Many were linked to assertiveness, some to stress management, others were more general.

I loved the idea:
- Everybody had contributed
- The photographers had been recognised
- The quote would be visible on their desk for a whole month

I admit it made my trainer’s heart sing…

It inspired me to do something similar.

Which learnings from 2024 would I love to take with me to 2025? (And maybe I might even stop making the same mistakes? ;-D)

And how about pairing them up with some of the thousands of photos on my phone?

I might not make a calendar out of them but… it might be the wallpaper on my computer/phone?

What do you think?

Which learnings would YOU love to take with you to 2025?

I wish you Happy Holidays!
In whatever shape or form.

See you next year!

30/09/2024

HOW RESILIENT ARE YOU REALLY?

Stress is everywhere.

Stress is necessary.

But too much stress can have serious consequences.

Some people will know things can go wrong and … if they are smart, they will look for help.

Others might think they have everything under control,
or they don’t have time to do something about it,
or … they are ‘strong’, nothing can happen to them.

It can happen to everyone. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt…

You CAN measure it. If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it. So, … what are you waiting for?

More info and tools in the latest article, link in the bio!

13/08/2024

HAPPY 23!

This summer Lacomma (=my company) turned 23!
An excellent reason to celebrate.

IF YOU ARE ON MY LIST: make sure to check your mail asap!
I’m sharing gifts but … it’s first come, first served…

IF YOU ARE NOT ON MY LIST: too bad and… don’t tell me I haven’t invited you ;-D

Have a wonderful day!

04/08/2024

HOLIDAYS - week 1

I started out at the Belgian seaside…
Unlike last year, I was very lucky with the weather…

Some quality time with a good friend
Visiting Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing
Famous shrimp croquettes
The sea and many walks
Crocheting kabanitas for 3 different ladies
…

That was the first part, tomorrow starts the second part: I’ll be going on a city trip to Genoa. I haven’t been to Italy for too long…
Tips are still welcome… Although there will be a lot of ‘Dolce far niente’!

Enjoy the Summer

26/07/2024

The holidays have officially started!

25/05/2024

On Monday we start with the live round of "Don't believe everything you think!'.

Join us! You won't regret it! Link in the first comments.

Do you have any more questions? Let me know in the comments!

Have a lovely weekend!

15/05/2024

“Do you know it or do you think it?”

“… This is one of the things that I’ve learned during this training that has really helped me a lot.”

These were the words of M., one of the participants of a management course that focuses on self-management in order to be/become a better manager.
Have you ever heard of the ‘Mercedes’ model? This is not the official name, but when you see it below, you’ll understand why I’ve always called it that way (not my invention, by the way).

(I put an image in the stories)

Your thoughts create your feelings, and your feelings will have an impact on your behaviour. And that same behaviour will reinforce your thoughts… And there we have our vicious circle.

Maybe you THINK somebody in your team doesn’t really care and therefore doesn’t deliver a good job, you might be very annoyed (=FEELING) with that person, and that ‘annoyance’ might shine through in your BEHAVIOUR when you have a conversation with him.

Somebody hasn’t called you for a while, and you THINK they don’t care about you, that you are not interesting enough. This makes you FEEL sad or hurt. And because of that you might BEHAVE a bit defensively when you finally do see them.

Can you relate?

And can you also see the problem?

I’ll get back to that later and… offer some solutions…

01/05/2024

DON’T GET SO DEFENSIVE
.. has anybody ever told you this?

Maybe yes, maybe no...

But it’s not because they haven’t told you, that you’ve never been defensive, right?

It has definitely happened to me, especially when my batteries are not completely charged...

That’s why I’ve written a blog about it.
You can read it on the website or via the link in the comments.

Can you relate? Any questions? Comments

Do let me know!

I wish you a lovely, green May 1!

22/03/2024

SPRING ONIONS ON A SPRING DAY

Did you know that taking the time to eat (something healthy) contributes to build your resilience?

Why are breaks so important? Pausing amidst the hustle allows your mind and body to recharge. It boosts productivity, reduces stress, and enhances focus. Take a breath, step back, and return refreshed! 💆‍♂️🌿

Eating healthy food boosts resilience! Nutrient-rich meals support immune function, stabilize mood, and provide sustained energy. A balanced diet nourishes your body and mind, helping you better cope with life's challenges. Build resilience with every nutritious bite! 🥦🍎
If you want to make sure get all my tips and tricks, make sure to follow me for more and subscribe to my ‘Tips & Trips’: link in the bio!

29/02/2024

HANDMADE GIFTS

Do you like my ‘Kabanita’?
I love it. It’s the second one I’ve made.

What do I like about the ‘Kabanita’?
- It’s super cute
- Everybody can use one
- It doesn’t take too long to make

What do I like about making one as a gift?

It starts by picking out the colours you think the person will like.
While I’m making it, I’m also thinking about the person.
Will she like it? What will she use it for?
So basically, from the moment I decide to make one until I actually hand it over, I’m thinking about that person.

And finally, as I discussed already before: making something with your own hands is very satisfying and… it may reduce your stress hormones…

WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE?!

Do YOU sometimes give handmade gifts?

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PS: Would you also like to learn how to make one? Check out - If you are in Belgium, she’s organising a workshop on Saturday at

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