
LIFE BY DESIGN

Natalya Berdikyan
13 May 2025
The Path to Health, Wealth & Harmony. Leadership (in life or business) comes with responsibility, pressure, and let’s be honest— stress and anxiety, and is exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be that way
Here are 25 powerful ways to shift your energy, reset your mindset, and lead from a place of calm & power:
Breathe deeply—3x slow, conscious breaths (slower exhale)
Unplug for 2-5 minutes - Move your body (meditate, walk, dance, stretch, look at the horizon/water/nature)
Reframe negative thoughts
Visualize a positive outcome
Smile (your brain believes you)
Practice gratitude (write down 3 things)
Listen to music that uplifts you
Hydrate mindfully
Laugh (yes, even fake it until it’s real)
Stretch your arms up and wide—instant energy shift
Do what gives you joy
Set boundaries
Delegate what drains you
Say no without guilt
Journaling—get it out of your head
Take a nap. Prioritize sleep
Connect with nature
Eat something nourishing
Ground yourself (barefoot on grass, anyone?)
Declutter your workspace
Celebrate small wins
Text someone a kind message
Play with a pet or child, hug them
Remember: you’re human first, leader second
Do not judge self, others, situation - three is no good or bad
Want more powerful holistic practices that can improve your life and leadership?
Leading with calm, clarity & connection starts with one small shift.
You push your limits, strive for peak performance, and live for that rush of accomplishment after a long working day or a hard-fought workout. But what fuels your mind and body's ability to bounce back and come back even stronger?
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Energetically yours,
Natalya Berdikyan
About the author:
Natalya Berdikyan founder of Life by Design Academy offers a transformational proven holistic approach to leadership, performance and wellbeing supporting leaders and their organizations. Learn more at www.lifebydesign-academy.com
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