Okaya Wellbeing
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe're a startup whose goal is to help people manage their energy levels and avoid burnout.
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The Performance Edge: Integrating Mental Health Strategies in Esports Management
September 24, 2023 18:57In the electrifying universe of esports, a stark reality is coming to light. The arena is not just about outsmarting opponents in virtual worlds; it’s also a mental battleground where the stakes are as high as they can get. And the struggles are not confined to the individual players alone. With recent years witnessing a […] The post The Performance Edge: Integrating Mental Health Strategies in Esports Management appeared first on .
Industrial Safety in the Air and elsewhere
August 30, 2022 12:43The post Industrial Safety in the Air and elsewhere appeared first on .
The Mental Health of athletes is not properly supported
May 03, 2022 01:05The post The Mental Health of athletes is not properly supported appeared first on .
Anomaly Detection for Non-Normal Data
March 13, 2022 06:02Unsupervised, Multivariate Statistical Anomaly Detection for Data with Complex Distributions The post Anomaly Detection for Non-Normal Data appeared first on .
You can’t always believe your eyes: where AI falls flat
March 13, 2022 05:17The post You can’t always believe your eyes: where AI falls flat appeared first on .
The Economic Cost of Mental Illness on Corporate Operations in the UK, USA, and Canada
August 11, 2021 14:21In a 2008 editorial in The American Journal of Psychiatry, Thomas R. Insel M.D. estimated that, “serious mental illness is associated with an annual loss of earnings totaling $193.2 billion” within the US economy. His analysis is not an anomaly. A diverse range of scientific literature and research emphasizes the economic cost of mental illness […] The post The Economic Cost of Mental Illness on Corporate Operations in the UK, USA, and Canada appeared first on .
API Technology: the Future of Reducing Mental Health Stigmatization
August 04, 2021 09:50We say that we live in a better world than we did yesterday, but is that true? A few weeks ago, one of the most prominent tennis players in the world was fined and threatened with disqualification when she refused to participate in post-match press conferences. Naomi Osaka was protecting her mental health–she felt emotionally withdrawn and […] The post API Technology: the Future of Reducing Mental Health Stigmatization appeared first on .
How to rethink mental health assessments?
April 20, 2021 17:51Mental health disorders are an issue for more than nine hundred million people worldwide. The impact on this group is tremendous but the impact on the Health Industry that is trying to serve them is overwhelming. That’s because the Health Industry relies on mental assessments to identify and assist people who are in need. Unfortunately, […] The post How to rethink mental health assessments? appeared first on .
New Skin Patch: the Future of Health Monitors?
March 24, 2021 14:08Health monitors take various shapes and forms in our daily lives. Devices such as Apple watches, FitBits, and other health applications/accessories have become very popular for tracking heart rate, steps, and other health concerns. However, a new invention could revolutionize the health monitor field. A new skin patch was recently developed by engineers at the […] The post New Skin Patch: the Future of Health Monitors? appeared first on .
Medical Devices & Apple Technology: a Dangerous Combination
January 28, 2021 00:20A newly issued support document from Apple warns against keeping the iPhone 12 and any MagSafe devices too close to pacemakers, defibrillators, and other medical implants or technology that might be affected by magnets and radios. Apple has advised to keep both devices at least six inches away when used regularly, and more than a […] The post Medical Devices & Apple Technology: a Dangerous Combination appeared first on .
Initiating Mental Health Education in High School
January 27, 2021 22:09With depression and anxiety on the rise in adolescents and suicide being the #2 leading cause of death in people ages 15-24, having a strong mental health support system is especially crucial in high schools. Misconceptions about mental illness start within homes and in school systems, so breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health is […] The post Initiating Mental Health Education in High School appeared first on .
Encouraging Your Athletes: Pillars Of Success
January 05, 2021 01:04The New York Times reports that the total amount of children engaging in team sports has decreased by over 10% in the past decade. In addition, 80% of youth athletes end up quitting sports by the age of 15. What has caused these drastic decreases? Over time, sports have become less casual and more formally […] The post Encouraging Your Athletes: Pillars Of Success appeared first on .
Can tech help us stay healthy? An update on computer vision and analysis.
June 05, 2020 14:52The post Can tech help us stay healthy? An update on computer vision and analysis. appeared first on .
Using Geo-data to map your team’s wellbeing
May 19, 2020 15:16The post Using Geo-data to map your team’s wellbeing appeared first on .
Tips for pros wanting to use Video or Web Conferencing
March 22, 2020 03:32This current epidemic presents all of us with novel challenges. Even though people direly need your services, more and more the physical connection is lost. It means that it will be difficult to accurately assess those who are in need help and support. We cannot ignore the economic reality. Downturn, layoffs, and an economic slowdown […] The post Tips for pros wanting to use Video or Web Conferencing appeared first on .
How to survive home schooling during Covid19
March 18, 2020 19:55A friend of mine just asked me for some ideas since I homeschooled my kid for a while and we both lived to tell. That’s just coming from my n=1 experience. Remember that I am not an expert 🙂 Some days are really hard ! And let’s not forget that the context we are in […] The post How to survive home schooling during Covid19 appeared first on .
How Does Founder Burnout Impact A Start-Up Growth?
December 24, 2019 16:10How Does Founder Burnout Impact A Start-Up Growth? Are you an extremely determined person who’s set on focusing on your start-up’s growth? There are high chances that at a certain point, you’ll face the founder’s burnout. Founder burnout happens when you overlook your mental and physical wellbeing while being too focused on your work. You […] The post How Does Founder Burnout Impact A Start-Up Growth? appeared first on .
How does medical-school burnout impact Universities’ operations?
December 23, 2019 18:37Before diving into the impacts of students’ burnout on the university at large, let’s quickly define what we refer to when talking about student burnout. It is essentially the state where the student is grasped with unprecedented distress that eventually leads to emotional exhaustion, perception of inefficiency and high depersonalization. Medical school students are particularly […] The post How does medical-school burnout impact Universities’ operations? appeared first on .
L’école pleinement : La prévention du stress dès le plus jeune âge
December 19, 2019 17:47Des semaines bien chargées Les enfants et adolescents sont aujourd’hui soumis à plus de pression sociale et scolaire que jamais. Une étude menée par l’UNICEF en 2013 auprès de 22 500 jeunes en France note que 17% des enfants sont en profond mal-être social; 45% sont angoissés de ne pas réussir à l’école, et 28% […] The post L’école pleinement : La prévention du stress dès le plus jeune âge appeared first on .
Book review: Shoe Dog A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
October 10, 2019 14:53How does a brand rise to the top and become iconic? Phil Knight’s memoir of how he took Nike from an idea all the way to being one of the most known brands in the world is an incredible read. You feel that you are part of the action, inside the intrigues, and knee-deep into […] The post Book review: Shoe Dog A Memoir by the Creator of Nike appeared first on .
Book review: Stress Less, Accomplish More
September 22, 2019 21:54In this podcast, we take a look at Emily Fletcher’s book (as well as website) Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance This book offers many interesting perspective on why we need to change our view and approach to meditations, as well as some very concrete and specific exercises you can do to regain […] The post Book review: Stress Less, Accomplish More appeared first on .
Book Review: Homeless to Billionaire: The 18 Principles of Wealth Attraction
September 12, 2019 17:58This week I review: Homeless to Billionaire: The 18 Principles of Wealth Attraction from Andres Pirla. This is a great book, based on deeply rooted examples of how the author managed to get himself out of living homeless to becoming a wealthy business owner in Thailand. It’s not just about business but really how to […] The post Book Review: Homeless to Billionaire: The 18 Principles of Wealth Attraction appeared first on .
Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? and I Moved Your Cheese
September 05, 2019 13:33In today’s book review we look at not just one, but two great reads that complement each other. Each book takes under and hour to read. You can find these books at your friendly local library or directly at Amazon: The post Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? and I Moved Your Cheese appeared first on .
Challenges of Running a Student Club at a University
September 01, 2019 08:14If you are a college student and passionate about a certain hobby, sport, or activity, the University usually allows you to create a Student Organization. As a student there are many hoops that you need to jump through, and need to know about if you are thinking about creating one in the first place. First […] The post Challenges of Running a Student Club at a University appeared first on .
Wondering how a computer understands your facial features?
July 15, 2019 08:56Barely a day goes by without a blog, article, or tv segment about the rise of computer vision. And let’s be honest, most of the time these pieces of content are focusing on the potential pitfalls of the technology. How Does it work? What these articles fail to mention is that deep-down computer vision relies […] The post Wondering how a computer understands your facial features? appeared first on .
Algorithms are biased because we are. Are we willing to change?
June 19, 2019 17:06Here is a link to my presentation during the Intel’s Global IoT DevFest IV 2019. Algorithms are biased because we are. Are we willing to change? from Gregory Menvielle The post Algorithms are biased because we are. Are we willing to change? appeared first on .
Is wellbeing the new selection factor for choosing a company?
May 31, 2019 16:26Well-being, the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Since the beginning of the week, the World Health Organization has recognized burnout as a disease. This state of being, which previously was commonly used without real definition, is today qualified as a syndrome resulting from stress often starting in the workplace. It is a feeling […] The post Is wellbeing the new selection factor for choosing a company? appeared first on .
Time is the only thing you can never get back
May 10, 2019 22:10Fear not, I am not going to write about Endgame and spoil the movie for the 3 people on earth who have not seen it yet! Rather let’s focus on why understanding how we manage our time can make a tremendous impact on our businesses. Whether we are wellbeing professionals, entrepreneurs, teachers, or doctors, our […] The post Time is the only thing you can never get back appeared first on .
Entrepreneurship lessons from Free-Solo
April 23, 2019 15:46I was going to blog about the importance of scheduling everything in your calendar. But you know what, it will wait for another week because I’d rather talk about Free-Solo. Yes, Free Solo. The movie that just won an Oscar and relates the story of Spock, Alex Honnold, climbing El Capitan. Without a rope. I […] The post Entrepreneurship lessons from Free-Solo appeared first on .
A story about AI, Clouds and Edges
April 09, 2019 15:40Artificial Intelligence is (becoming) omnipresent in our everyday lives. Object recognition in images, natural language processing, speech recognition…AI is in our pockets, homes and vehicles. It feels like having super-powers! (AI super-powers) Let’s take a very basic example: I can speak a magic word and the AC units at home begin working to achieve […] The post A story about AI, Clouds and Edges appeared first on .
Where do you draw the line in the services you offer on your marketplace?
March 29, 2019 04:23When building a marketplace you, obviously, need buyers and sellers. That’s a given. However, you quickly run into a question of whom these buyers and sellers should be. Let’s take AirBnB. They need people who are looking for a place to stay to match them with people who do have place to stay. Lyft has […] The post Where do you draw the line in the services you offer on your marketplace? appeared first on .
How minimal sleep affects Humans and how we can Change
March 21, 2019 15:34“Sleep is the Golden chain that binds health and our bodies together”- Thomas Dekker Humans always take sleep for granted. There are so many different activities to get done throughout the week, that humans often neglect their sleep. We prioritize work, family, friends, and hobbies rather than focusing on wellbeing, health, and taking […] The post How minimal sleep affects Humans and how we can Change appeared first on .
Could fatigue be just a fad ?
March 15, 2019 16:24A problem without a solution is a poorly stated problem.. – Albert Einstein We often complain of being tired but do not take the initiative to feel better. What would happen if we traded in some of our bad habits for our own good? Fatigue is not incurable, far from it despite all the trends […] The post Could fatigue be just a fad ? appeared first on .
The new generation of Wellbeing Pros
March 08, 2019 14:44Who are these new actors of wellbeing? Today I’m not going to talk to you about new wellbeing businesses (which could be part of another blog post), but of a ... The post The new generation of Wellbeing Pros appeared first on .
Which foods can boost your day when you’re tired ?
March 04, 2019 13:22Let’s start the year with new foods habits. Ones that help us eat and be more energetic all day long. Healthy foods are the cornerstone to your hygiene and overall ... The post Which foods can boost your day when you’re tired ? appeared first on .
How does computer vision know if you are happy
February 23, 2019 00:17Most of the time, our emotions and feelings change spontaneously. When they do, they are accompanied by specific expressions on our face. Facial expressions play a key role in non-verbal ... The post How does computer vision know if you are happy appeared first on .
What it’s like to have a distributed team
February 21, 2019 20:51People are often surprised when they find out that the Okaya team is extremely distributed. On any given week we have people in Boulder, Nantes, Paris, Grenoble, Bucharest…and anywhere in ... The post What it’s like to have a distributed team appeared first on .
Finding the right sleep tracking device
February 01, 2019 10:20No matter what your wellbeing goals are, there is one element we must have under control: sleep. Monitoring sleep is definitely a good idea if you want to perform well and ... The post Finding the right sleep tracking device appeared first on .
Okaya’s First Retreat
January 30, 2019 16:36Welcome to the 21st century’s way of working: The entire Okaya team is remote. While we love the flexibility of being able to work from any place, we also recognize the ... The post Okaya’s First Retreat appeared first on .