With the disruption of our schedules and the increase of remote work, it can be challenging to maintain the productivity, focus and routine that we’re used to. While working remotely can be difficult to acclimate to, we have a few tips for how to not only adjust, but thrive.
Category: Mental Health
Napping: Helpful or Harmful?
As conversations around workplace wellbeing evolve, naps are gaining attention as a potential tool for restoring focus and energy. This article explores when short, intentional naps can be beneficial—and when they may interfere with sleep, productivity, or overall health.
Can Stress Physically Hurt?
For years we’ve been referring to stress as the “silent killer.” In actuality, your body is screaming symptoms at you to decompress, but we often don’t associate those signs with being chronically stressed.
Is Your Company Culture Toxic?
“Toxic” became a huge buzzword in 2019 to describe people, situations and events that are literally poisonous to ones’ well-being. Can the culture of an organization be toxic to its’ employees? You betcha.
Managing the Winter Blues
When you think of winter time, do you think of happy holidays and snuggling by a fire? In an ideal world this would be the prototypical scene for the season. Unfortunately for many, winter can also bring with it some unwanted guests like depression and anxiety.
The Different Sides of Self-Care
Between work, family, chores, and recreation, we often lose ourselves to the (real or perceived) obligations to others. Right now we find ourselves being forced to slow down, take space, and alone with ourselves. This could be an opportunity to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally.
Nurturing Social Wellness at Work
Emotional. Occupational. Physical. Social. Intellectual. Spiritual. Using the six dimensions of wellness, let’s check in with your organization’s state of social well-being.
Health Literacy and Why It’s Critical to You
Affecting one’s ability to manage their medical needs and decisions, Health Literacy is the capacity to understand medical information and services in order to make the best decisions for your own wellness. And here’s why it should matter to you.
How Smoking Affects Nutrition
Smoking affects more than just your lung health. Take the first step toward a tobacco-free life through education: do you know how a smoking habit affects your food consumption?
How to De-Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are filled with fun and cheer, but can also bring on stress for some with all the entertaining, cooking, visiting family and friends, shopping, and eating. Here are ways to make the season more enjoyable.