It’s well documented that mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness, but the subject is often avoided in conversation and neglected in treatment. While individuals, insurers and employers have embraced the value of preventative wellness benefits, the time has come to give mental wellness equal opportunity.
Tag: Mental Health
Obesity – Does This Stress Make Me Look Fat?
Those who are all too familiar with non-stop hectic workdays may be dealing with chronic stress. In fact, any other form of long-term internal turmoil, social anxiety, relationship issues, financial burdens or loss can be categorized as chronic stress.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day highlights the powerful connection between movement and emotional wellbeing. Exercise—whether mindful or high‑intensity—can help release stored stress, surface emotions, and support mental health in ways many people may not even realize.
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.
Financial Wellness Woes?
It’s easy to see how important being physically active and eating well are to our overall health. Another pillar of wellness that’s not so obvious (but extremely important) is maintaining healthy finances.
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.
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.