Casa Alternavida Blog

Online Collaboration is Broken: The Science of Why Zoom and Other Video Conferencing Tools Are Failing Us

Yancy Wright

Sep 5

Online Collaboration is Broken: The Science of Why Zoom and Other Video Conferencing Tools Are Failing Us

Remote work tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom are vital, but research shows they may hinder effective collaboration on complex issues.

Why Empathy Creates Drama in the Workplace

Yancy Wright

Aug 1

Why Empathy Creates Drama in the Workplace

Empathy often gets touted as a moral and social virtue, yet it can lead to emotional exhaustion, misunderstandings, and workplace toxicity.

Yancy Wright

Jul 29

Brilliance in The Shower - The Creative Flow Enhancer

Find out how the simple act of showering outdoors can unlock your creative potential, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.

Yancy Wright

Jul 23

The Science of Work-Life Balance

From understanding the modern world's demands to cultivating a supportive workplace culture, this article offers practical strategies, real-

What Businesses Can Learn From Monkeys About Collaboration & Resilience

Susan Peterson

Jul 18

What Businesses Can Learn From Monkeys About Collaboration & Resilience

Nature's Lesson in Leadership Resilience By Yancy Wright In the wake of Hurricane Maria's devastating impact on Puerto Rico in 2017, an...

The Importance of In-Person Team Building During Economic Downturns and Remote Work Periods

Yancy Wright

Jun 25

The Importance of In-Person Team Building During Economic Downturns and Remote Work Periods

In-person team-building activities enhance collaboration, productivity, and morale, even during economic downturns and remote work periods.

Yancy Wright

Jun 20

The Far-Reaching Benefits of Movement

The human body is built to move. Harness the incredible power of movement to enhance your well-being and performance from the inside out.

Fueling Team Wellbeing Through Nutrition and Movement

Yancy Wright

Jun 4

Fueling Team Wellbeing Through Nutrition and Movement

A focus on nutrition and movement can transform workplace wellbeing, enhancing cognition, emotional stability, energy, and resilience

The Role of Play and Fun in Employee Happiness and Success

Yancy Wright

May 7

The Role of Play and Fun in Employee Happiness and Success

Organizations that prioritize play and fun challenge traditional corporate norms and create a more joyful and healthy work environment.

The Benefits of Integrating Nature into Team Retreats

Yancy Wright

May 2

The Benefits of Integrating Nature into Team Retreats

Explore the transformative impact of merging nature's essence with corporate cultures for healthier, more productive, and cohesive teams

Alternavida’s Methodology for Executive Leadership & Team Transformation

Yancy Wright

Apr 30

Alternavida’s Methodology for Executive Leadership & Team Transformation

Explore the journey of Alternavida's approach to redefining corporate culture - well-being, enhanced communication, inspired by nature

The Science Behind Nature's Boost to Innovation

Yancy Wright

Apr 25

The Science Behind Nature's Boost to Innovation

Research reveals the science behind nature's influence on innovation, from boosting brain function to fostering creativity and collaboration

Yancy Wright

Apr 24

Heart-Centered Relationships At Work

Authentic leadership and heart-centered relationships are the cornerstones of a thriving work environment.

Achieving Authentic, Heart-Centered Leadership

Yancy Wright

Apr 3

Achieving Authentic, Heart-Centered Leadership

Explore the transformative power of authentic leadership in creating a positive and engaging work environment.

Relax and Restore With Wellness Among the Natural Wonders of Puerto Rico

Casa Alternavida

Sep 19, 2023

Relax and Restore With Wellness Among the Natural Wonders of Puerto Rico

Hike the national rainforest, kayak the bioluminescent bay, and experience some of the Caribbean Island’s best wellness retreats on this...

Casa Alternavida

May 8, 2023

The Power of Taking Time Out

Are you someone that keeps pushing to work more, through one more weekend or one more late night to try and get caught up? Despite all the r

Casa Alternavida

Mar 19, 2023

Yancy Wright - Get Away and Regroup

Founder of Casa Alternavida, in Puerto Rico, a safe space for people to get away, regroup, and explore life challenges with the support...

7 Heart-centered Leadership Qualities for the Future

Yancy Wright

Sep 8, 2022

7 Heart-centered Leadership Qualities for the Future

Once upon a time, it was believed that if you wanted to rise to the pinnacle of success in business, you had to play not by the rules of...

Important update from Yancy about Casa Alternavida

Yancy Wright

Sep 1, 2022

Important update from Yancy about Casa Alternavida

We are celebrating our first full year of operations! In 2013, when I first had a vision to create a retreat center, I would have never...

Casa Alternavida

Aug 9, 2022

Unleashing the Power of Manifestation

Remember when you were a kid? That sense of boundless optimism, of endless possibility? It was as if the whole world were laid out at...