Teams in motion https://teams-in-motion.com/en/ Gezonde inspirerende team building & events Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:27:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://teams-in-motion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Embleem-Teams-in-motion-150x150.webp Teams in motion https://teams-in-motion.com/en/ 32 32 A good night’s sleep starts during the day https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/a-good-nights-sleep-starts-during-the-day/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:28 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/a-good-nights-sleep-starts-during-the-day/ Do you (sometimes) also suffer from a poor night’s sleep?
Often that is a temporary and, fortunately, rather harmless problem. Yet a lack of sleep can have serious consequences in the long term. Poor or insufficient sleep impairs our immune system, and something definitely needs to be done about that, says sleep coach Carlo Van Hulle. A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy life.

The night as a mirror of the day

Sleep problems are steadily increasing, as is the use of sleeping medication. Yet every person is a born sleeper. You are no exception. But we also have another deep-rooted trait: our stress response. It keeps us awake when we are emotional, experience stress, feel tension or are irritated.

Sleeping badly strongly affects our health and quality of life. We feel tired during the day, find it harder to concentrate, are more irritable, experience less joy in life and our immunity declines.

The vicious circle of insomnia

People who sleep badly often lose confidence in naturally getting a good night’s rest. You start worrying about whether you will sleep that night, and in doing so you end up in a vicious circle.

A sleep disorder often manifests on three levels:

  1. Mental: worrying and negative thoughts that disturb rest.

  2. Physical: a tense body and disturbed breathing.

  3. Emotional: difficulty processing stress, fear or anxiety.

Live more mindfully during the day for a better night’s sleep

How you handle everything that comes your way during the day partly determines the quality of your sleep. That’s why it’s important to live more mindfully and be present in the moment, instead of dwelling in the past or worrying about the future.

How do you put that into practice?

  • Take regular breathing breaks during the day. Consciously switch your ‘on’ button to ‘pause’.

  • Eat mindfully. Consciously taste what you eat – is that apple sour or sweet?

  • Move! Go for a walk in nature and use your senses: look, feel, smell. You’ll get free vitamin D as well!

  • Remember the abreviation CNNE:

    • Calm the mind

    • Normalise breathing

    • Nutrition with a focus on vegetables and fruit

    • Energy through movement

Inner calm as the basis for healthy sleep

The aim is to regain inner calm – an essential condition for a good night’s sleep. This approach helps you deal better with stress, negative thoughts and tension.

Gaining insight into how your sleep problem arose also helps. Through breathing and relaxation exercises you can develop skills that bring you closer to healthy sleep.

More energy, better looks, and even more desire for sex

By sleeping better you are more alert, more positive and more cheerful during the day. You also look better: a good night’s sleep reduces the production of the stress hormone cortisol. And perhaps surprisingly, a good night’s sleep increases libido in both men and women. In addition, good sleep is linked to a longer life – something that several studies confirm.

Additional sleep tips

  • Don’t live on autopilot. Pause to consider what you’re doing and ask yourself: “Does this really need to be done?”

  • Build a calm evening routine: read a book, take a bath, go for a quiet walk, do yoga…

  • Avoid using screens in the last hour before you go to sleep.

  • Don’t drink coffee after 3 p.m.

  • Be aware of negative thoughts such as: “What if I can’t sleep again?” → Replace them with positive intentions, such as: “I’m looking forward to sleeping well tonight.”

]]> World Day for Safety and Health at Work https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:00:27 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work/ On 28 April 2026, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be celebrated worldwide, an initiative of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This day highlights the importance of safety, health and prevention in the workplace and encourages organisations to invest in a healthy and safe work culture.

Safety and health are fundamental pillars for sustainable employability. A safe work environment, risk prevention and attention to mental well-being lead to less stress, higher productivity and more engaged employees. By making work-related risks open to discussion and providing practical tools, organisations can reduce incidents and absenteeism.

Safety and well-being as a foundation for resilient teams

At teams•in•motion, we believe that a healthy and safe workplace is the foundation for engaged and energetic employees. Around the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we offer inspiring programmes such as:

Health & Safety Day for Office Workers

Health & Safety Day for Blue Collar Workers

Health & Safety Day for Shift Workers

Our programmes combine theory, practice and hands-on exercises to create a lasting impact on the safety, well-being and productivity of employees.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes around the World Day for Safety and Health at Work? Contact us for a non-binding conversation.

]]> World Health Day – 7 April https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/world-health-day-7-april/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:00:12 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/world-health-day-7-april/ On 7 April 2026 we celebrate World Health Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO). This day places health at the centre as a universal human right and emphasises the importance of prevention, a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being, both in the workplace and beyond.

Health goes beyond the absence of disease. A healthy work and living environment, attention to mental resilience and sufficient physical activity are essential for sustainable employability. By making health a topic of discussion and providing practical tools, organisations can reduce stress, increase productivity and enhance job satisfaction.

Health and well-being as a foundation for resilient teams

At teams•in•motion we believe that healthy employees are the driving force of a successful organisation. Around World Health Day we organise inspiring activities & programmes, such as:

Sports Teambuilding & Vitality Day

Workshops on Healthy Lifestyle

Active sessions such as Office Workout, Bootcamp, …

Relaxing sessions such as Breathing Techniques, Mindfulness, …

Our Programmes combine theory, practice and hands-on exercises to create a lasting impact on the health and well-being of employees.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes around World Health Day? Contact us for a conversation!

]]> International Day of Sport – 6 April https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/international-day-of-sport-6-april/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:00:51 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/international-day-of-sport-6-april/ On 6 April 2026 we celebrate worldwide the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, proclaimed by the United Nations. This day emphasises the power of sport and physical activity to promote health, cooperation and mutual understanding, both within organisations and in society.

Sport is more than physical activity. It brings people together, strengthens team spirit, reduces stress and contributes to both physical and mental health. For organisations, sport offers a powerful way to make employees more energetic, productive and resilient. More inspiration and information can also be found on the Sport Vlaanderen website.

Sport as a key to healthy and strong teams

At teams•in•motion we believe that physical activity and sporting experiences are essential for sustainable employability. Around the International Day of Sport we organise inspiring activities & programmes, such as:

Sportive Teambuilding & Vitality Day

Workshops on Healthy Lifestyle

Active sessions such as Office Workout, Bootcamp, …

Our Programmes combine theory, practice and active participation, enabling employees not only to move more, but also to collaborate better and feel more energetic.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes around the International Day of Sport? Contact us for a non-binding conversation.

]]> International Day of Happiness – 20 March https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/international-day-of-happiness-20-march/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:44 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/international-day-of-happiness-20-march/ On 20 March 2026 we celebrate worldwide the International Day of Happiness, an initiative proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012. This day emphasises the importance of wellbeing and happiness as a universal human right and an essential factor for sustainable development and a healthy society.

Happiness is not only about personal satisfaction, but also about creating conditions in which people feel connected, valued and resilient. In organisations, workplace happiness plays a crucial role: happy employees are more creative, more productive and better able to withstand stress and change.

Workplace happiness as the foundation for resilient teams

At teams•in•motion, we believe that happiness and wellbeing do not arise by chance, but can be deliberately developed and strengthened. Around the International Day of Happiness, we therefore offer inspiring programmes and interactive sessions, such as:

Workshops on Positive Psychology
Hands‑on sessions such as Mindfulness, Journaling, …
Workshops on Resilience & Personal Leadership
Programmes on Team Cohesion & Collaboration

Our Programmes combine theory, practice and experience‑based exercises to make a lasting impact on employees’ wellbeing and happiness.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes around the International Day of Happiness? Get in touch with us for a conversation!

]]> World Sleep Day – 14 March https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/world-sleep-day-14-march/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:00:29 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/world-sleep-day-14-march/ On 14 March 2026, the World Sleep Day is organised worldwide by the World Sleep Society, intended to raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep and sleep quality. This day invites organisations to reflect on the impact of sleep deprivation and to explore ways in which a good night’s rest contributes to mental wellbeing, productivity and a sustainable work culture.

Sleep is a fundamental need that is as essential as nutrition and physical exercise. Yet about one third of Belgians regularly struggle with sleep problems, affecting energy, concentration and mental health. By making sleep a topic for discussion and providing practical tools, we can prevent sleep deprivation and counter stress and burnout. Source: Gezond Leven

Improve sleep, strengthen wellbeing & team performance

At teams•in•motion, we believe that wellbeing begins with rest. That is why, around this day, we offer a series of Workshops and Activities, including:

Workshops on Sleep

Hands‑on sessions such as Breathing Techniques, Mindfulness, …

Workshops on a Healthy Lifestyle

Our Programmes combine theory, practice and hands‑on tips to make teams more energetic, resilient and productive. In this way we ensure lasting impact on sleep quality as well as employees’ wellbeing.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes around the World Sleep Day? Get in touch with us for a conversation!

]]> International RSI Day – 28 February https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/international-rsi-day-28-february/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:00:31 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/international-rsi-day-28-february/ On 28 February 2026, the International RSI Day takes place, a worldwide initiative to raise awareness about repetitive strain injury (RSI), workplace ergonomics and the importance of prevention. This day invites organisations to reflect on the impact of RSI and how together we can create a healthy, ergonomic and sustainable work culture.

RSI is a collective term for complaints arising from repetitive movements, prolonged computer use or incorrect posture. Without timely intervention, these complaints can lead to pain, reduced productivity and even long‑term absenteeism. By making RSI a topic for discussion and providing practical tools, we enhance employee wellbeing and prevent health problems.

Prevention is better than cure – strengthen ergonomics and your team’s wellbeing

At teams•in•motion, we believe that sustainable employability begins with awareness and prevention. That is why, around International RSI Day, we offer a series of activities and workshops, including:

Workshops on Workplace Ergonomics & RSI Prevention

Hands‑on sessions such as an Office Workout, Strength & Mobility session, …

Workshops on a Healthy Lifestyle

Our Programmes are designed to make teams more energetic, resilient and productive. With a combination of theory, practice and hands‑on sessions, we ensure a sustainable impact on the physical and mental health of your employees.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes during International RSI Day? Contact us for a conversation.

]]> International Stress Awareness Week – 3 to 7 November https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/international-stress-awareness-week/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:30 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/international-stress-awareness-week/ From 3 to 7 November 2025, the International Stress Awareness Week will take place, a worldwide initiative to raise awareness about stress, workload and the importance of mental well-being. This week invites organisations to reflect on the impact of stress and how we can work together to build a healthy, resilient workplace culture.

Stress is a natural part of life, but prolonged or excessive stress can negatively affect our health, productivity and relationships. By making stress a topic of discussion and providing tools, we can increase resilience and prevent burnout.

Strengthen your team’s resilience and well-being

At teams•in•motion we believe that resilience starts with awareness and practice. That’s why during this period we offer a series of workshops and interactive sessions, including:

Workshops on Stress & Resilience

Practical sessions such as Relaxation Techniques, Yoga, Heart Coherence, Mindfulness, …

Workshops on Personal Leadership

Workshops on a Positive Mindset

Our programmes are designed to make teams more energetic, resilient and productive. With a combination of theory, practice and hands-on sessions, we ensure a lasting impact on the mental health of your employees.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programmes during International Stress Awareness Week? Contact us for a conversation.

]]> International Week of Happiness at Work – 6 to 10 October https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/international-week-of-happiness-at-work/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:00:35 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/international-week-of-happiness-at-work/ During the International Week of Happiness at Work, everything revolves around well-being, joy, and motivation at work. After all, we spend a large part of our day at work, and a happy work environment contributes to better performance, higher productivity, and a stronger sense of teamwork.

Happiness at work not only has a positive effect on employees but also on the organization as a whole. Happy employees are fitter, more creative, and more motivated, which increases a company’s success. The International Week of Happiness at Work helps employers and teams become aware of this value and encourages initiatives to foster a healthy, positive work culture.

Activities to stimulate happiness at work

During the International Week of Happiness at Work, organizations can organize various activities to enhance job satisfaction and motivation:

Workshops on well-being topics such as Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Stress Management, etc.

Relaxing practical sessions such as Relaxation Techniques, Yoga, Heart Coherence, Mindfulness, …

Energetic practical sessions such as Full Body Blitz, a group fitness test, …

Connecting teambuilding with a focus on communication, growth mindset, …

At teams•in•motion, we help organizations set up interactive sessions and workshops on workplace happiness. Our programs are designed to make teams more energetic, resilient, and productive, with a lasting impact on well-being and motivation.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programs during the International Week of Happiness at Work? Contact us for a non-binding conversation.

]]> Month of Ergonomics – October https://teams-in-motion.com/en/blog/month-of-ergonomics/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:00:55 +0000 https://teams-in-motion.com/blog/month-of-ergonomics/ In October, Belgium focuses on the Month of Ergonomics, organized by the Flemish Ergonomics Association (VerV). This month highlights the importance of a healthy and ergonomic workplace, with attention to physical strain, posture, and work comfort.

The aim of the Month of Ergonomics is to raise awareness about healthy working, to prevent complaints such as RSI and back pain, and to promote productivity and well-being at work.

Strengthen the well-being and work comfort of your employees

At teams•in•motion, we believe that a healthy work posture and ergonomic awareness are essential for team well-being. That is why, during the Month of Ergonomics, we offer workshops and interactive sessions such as:

Walkthrough on the work floor (office, warehouse, production, etc.) with an expert to improve ergonomics with and for individual employees

Sessions on ergonomics to improve employees’ knowledge and enhance ergonomics within the company

Workshops on Healthy Lifestyle

Movement sessions such as Office Workout, Bootcamp, …

Movement programs

Our Programs combine theory, practice, and practical sessions, so that employees receive concrete tools to set up their workplace ergonomically and healthily.

Would you like to know more about our Activities & Programs during the Month of Ergonomics?
Contact us for a conversation.

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