<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nathalie Lacombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathalie Lacombe]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/amusebouche</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:29:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nathalielacombe.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is it Boredom or Burnout?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, burnout and boredom can look surprisingly similar. Both can show up as disengagement, low energy, or someone who seems to be going through the motions at work. But beneath the surface, they stem from very different experiences and require very different responses.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/is-it-boredom-or-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3aefae0d73d1087ed82c</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:34:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_98a8ae0e93f14b5c89516ed1ddbce5ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica H. Maurer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Et si quelques minutes dehors pouvaient changer votre journée?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Il existe une stratégie simple pour décrocher au quotidien, accessible et étonnamment efficace pour soutenir votre santé mentale : la pause verte.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/pause-verte-sante-mentale-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3568ae0d73d1087ecc02</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_70e9f7a0bede442eb9ffc50dd06c1b18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie-Eve Ricard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Come Together: One Simple Step at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a fast-paced world where schedules are filling up and priorities are piling up, it might seem like taking care of your mental health requires extra time or significant effort.



And yet, it is often the simplest—and most human—actions that have the greatest impact.



During Mental Health Week, May 4–8, 2026, the theme “Let’s come together!” reminds us of a fundamental truth: mental health isn’t a solo journey. It thrives on the quality of our connections.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/simple-actions-mental-health-workplace-connections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f10ce11b32b536b94c9e35</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:47:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_af43c06d2f0446768aded099813652ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rassemblons-nous : un geste à la fois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dans un quotidien où le rythme s’accélère, où les agendas se remplissent et où les priorités s’accumulent, on pourrait croire que prendre soin de sa santé mentale demande du temps supplémentaire ou des efforts importants.

Et pourtant, ce sont souvent les gestes les plus simples, et les plus humains, qui ont le plus d’impact.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/gestes-simples-sante-mentale-travail-liens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f10a021b32b536b94c9864</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:38:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_af43c06d2f0446768aded099813652ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling sluggish in the afternoon? Take this 2-minute test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you feel sluggish in the middle of the day? Before you say, “I’m SO tired”… ask yourself this: have I been sitting still for too long?



When you sit for a long time—at the office or at home—your breathing slows down, your body stiffens… and your energy drops.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/afternoon-energy-slump-2-minute-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd6eb7e72e8bb038a8a64c</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:36:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/12HdOcmuZ8E" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manque d’énergie en après-midi? Faites ce test de 2 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Un coup de fatigue en plein après-midi? Et si ce n’était pas un manque d’énergie… mais un manque de mouvement?

Avant de vous tourner vers un autre café, essayez ceci : le test des 2 minutes. Quelques respirations profondes, un peu de mobilité… et observez ce qui change. Vous pourriez être surpris de voir à quel point votre énergie peut remonter rapidement.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/manque-energie-apres-midi-test-2-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd6c4f602a28f5308ac18d</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/lxCCF1HryNA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flourishing isn’t about restriction - it’s about resourcefulness]]></title><description><![CDATA[March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme Nourish to Flourish is a powerful reminder that how we fuel ourselves matters. In this new blog, ]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/march-nutrition-month-nourish-to-flourish-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699099d8e46957565bf9536f</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ea70678ba8d4725b3ae79d832a5e7cd.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bien se nourrir pour s’épanouir au quotidien]]></title><description><![CDATA[À l’occasion du Mois de la nutrition, le thème Nourrir pour s’épanouir nous rappelle à quel point ce que nous mangeons influence notre énergie, notre bien-être et notre capacité à faire face au quotidien.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/nourrir-son-corps-epanouir-sa-vie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699093a76e13a8e14f7f637a</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ea70678ba8d4725b3ae79d832a5e7cd.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anxious News Cycles: Supporting Your Team Without Burning Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, many people I work with describe a fatigue that’s hard to put into words. The work is getting done, responsibilities are being met, yet energy feels fragile, focus is harder to maintain, and recovery is insufficient.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/anxious-news-support-your-team-without-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978fb5bc81bade1ddc1477c</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/804c18c8464044daa438b6b945afad94.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actualités anxiogènes : soutenir son équipe sans s’épuiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ces temps-ci, plusieurs personnes me partagent une fatigue difficile à expliquer. Le travail se fait, les responsabilités sont assumées, mais l’énergie est plus fragile, la concentration plus difficile et la récupération insuffisante.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/actualites-anxiogenes-soutenir-equipe-sans-epuisement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978f3d3042aa3bcbc73ebf2</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/804c18c8464044daa438b6b945afad94.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reset Without Restriction: Healthy Habits for the Year Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new year often invites reflection and goal setting. While not everyone embraces New Year’s resolutions, many of us still pause to consider how we want the year ahead to unfold.



After a long holiday season, it is common to feel tired, run down, or out of rhythm with usual routines. Changes in schedule, sleep, and eating habits can leave people feeling low on energy and not quite at their best.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/healthy-habits-reset-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69726d0516ee2e056456a40d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_01cfcf7a3a9a488f964ddc6480f8b4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinq épices hivernales pour soutenir l’énergie et le bien-être]]></title><description><![CDATA[L`hiver est la saison froide et tous les moyens sont bons pour tenter de se tenir au chaud. De plus, le manque de lumière joue sur notre niveau de fatigue et notre humeur.  Une façon simple et efficace de passer à travers est d`utiliser les épices chauffantes pour stimuler la digestion et augmenter son énergie. Celles -ci sont des alliées naturelles pour bien se sentir car elles nous réchauffent, nous apaisent et nous boostent d`énergie.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/cinq-epices-hivernales-energie-bien-etre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69726b17affc20191ac18876</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_782681183add4918b63a9b43a4f28c97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pourquoi les nouvelles habitudes ne durent pas – et la stratégie simple qui fonctionne]]></title><description><![CDATA[En réalité, la plupart d’entre nous avons du mal à prendre de nouvelles habitudes, car nous sous-estimons l’énergie qu’elles requièrent. Chaque nouveau comportement ajoute des décisions, un effort mental et de la volonté à nos journées déjà bien remplies.

L’un des moyens les plus intelligents de surmonter cela est « l’enchaînement d’habitudes » ...]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/enchainement-habitudes-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69253d13f0736c54fcb22f64</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:23:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_3e1394dd22bd430b85ae802b15926413~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why New Habits Don’t Stick – And The Simple Strategy That Does]]></title><description><![CDATA[The truth is, most of us struggle to form new habits because we underestimate how much energy they require. Every new behavior adds decisions, mental effort, and willpower to our already busy days. We start out enthusiastically, but our motivation quickly fades when life gets busy, stressful, or unpredictable. That’s why so many resolutions fall by the wayside within a few weeks: the system relies too much on our mood or energy at the moment, rather than being anchored in our actual daily...]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/habit-stacking-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69268dae5af2e60d5d65810a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_3e1394dd22bd430b85ae802b15926413~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinq éléments essentiels pour créer un lieu de travail que les employés ne veulent pas quitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le bien-être mental n’est pas un avantage, c’est une stratégie de fidélisation.



J’ai récemment publié ce message sur LinkedIn, et il a suscité des discussions très intéressantes, notamment une question qui m’a interpellé :



« Selon toi, quelles sont les cinq mesures que les dirigeants doivent mettre en place pour créer un environnement dans lequel les employés ont envie de rester ? »]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/cinq-elements-lieu-travail-fidelisation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69268f828fab50c3b6a24bee</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_1d9bcd5b54f74fd981dc3072fb00ddc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Essentials For Building A Workplace People Don’t Want To Leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental wellness isn’t a perk—it’s a retention strategy.



I recently posted that message on LinkedIn, and it sparked some great conversations, including one thoughtful question that stayed with me:



“In your opinion, what are your top 5 ideas that management need to put in place in order to create a place employees won’t want to leave?”]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/5-elements-workplace-retention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6926912be4b8554da14f150f</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_1d9bcd5b54f74fd981dc3072fb00ddc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le bien-être est meilleur lorsqu’il est partagé]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nous considérons souvent le bien-être comme quelque chose que nous gérons seuls, à travers nos habitudes personnelles, nos limites individuelles ou des efforts individuels tels que la méditation ou le sport. Mais en réalité, le bien-être est plus durable et beaucoup plus agréable lorsqu’il s’inscrit dans une communauté.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/bien-etre-partage-travail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69269246d6cfa96de9e7bae7</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_048bb89d128d4c78901ca65bb1cfd0f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellness Feels Better When We’re In It Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often think of wellness as something we manage on our own—through personal habits, individual boundaries, or solo efforts like meditation or workouts. But the truth is: well-being is more sustainable, and a lot more enjoyable, when it’s built in community.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/shared-wellbeing-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692693a28c513b4f51813760</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_048bb89d128d4c78901ca65bb1cfd0f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connaissez vos lueurs, pas seulement vos déclencheurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[À l’approche de la Semaine de la santé mentale, ayant lieu du 5 au 9 mai 2025, nous entendons souvent des rappels importants sur la nécessité de reconnaître nos déclencheurs, c’est-à-dire les personnes, les situations ou les environnements qui ont un impact négatif sur notre santé mentale.



Et ce, à juste titre. Comprendre nos déclencheurs nous aide à établir des limites, à communiquer nos besoins et à protéger notre bien-être émotionnel.]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/lueurs-sante-mentale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692758ffe132343177f45e66</guid><category><![CDATA[Amuse-bouche santé]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_643d0852c81f48ec9e45c15c1e32c1f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Know Your Glimmers, Not Just Your Triggers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we head into Mental Health Week May 5th to 9th 2025, we often hear important reminders about recognizing our triggers—those people, situations, or environments that negatively impact our mental health. And rightfully so. Understanding our triggers helps us build boundaries, communicate our needs, and protect our emotional well-being.

But what if I told you that knowing your « glimmers » could be just as powerful?

What’s a glimmer?]]></description><link>https://www.nathalielacombe.com/post/glimmers-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69275b27cb45ab7844d9990e</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Snacks]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fd76e9_643d0852c81f48ec9e45c15c1e32c1f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>