Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has a mounting body of evidence pointing to its myriad of health benefits. Improved peace of mind, better sleep, and a boosted immune system are just a few examples. But did you know a regular mindfulness practice also makes you a better leader? It makes sense when you think about it. Mindful people are calmer and less prone to spiraling when…
Workplace belonging affords a certain sense of safety to employees. When you feel truly safe, you're able to relax. There is less pressure to perform or avoid mistakes. Belonging is a catalyst that ignites creative inspiration and eager collaboration. Ideas flow like a raging river. But there are less poetic and more practical benefits, too. Inclusive workplaces have higher retention rates, which saves on hiring…
It's no secret that America's healthcare costs are high. In fact, study after study has shown that healthcare in the United States is more expensive than just about anywhere else in the world. And, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), those costs are only going to keep rising. Which means that the things associated with healthcare — like health insurance, for…
We’ve all been taught to be kind and caring towards others. Our parents, teachers, and friends remind us that it’s the right thing to do. Realistically, we give and take in fairly equal measure. But for many, this attitude is restricted to a home or social environment. When it comes to the workplace, the first rule seems to be: Look after your own interests. This…
There’s a lot of talk out there about what we should be eating. We’ve covered the building blocks of a healthy diet multiple times on this blog, but we’re just one voice in a massive chorus of doctors, magazines, and organizations telling you what you should be--or should not be--eating. It’s true that what you eat matters. But did you know that when you eat…
Picture this: You’ve had a long day at work and all you want to do is decompress in front of the television. You sit down with your snacks and fire up the streaming service of your choice… then spend nearly an hour just choosing what to watch, only to give up and play Candy Crush on your phone instead. Why does this happen? The problem…
Sleep. It’s something we all have to do, but as life becomes more fast-paced and interconnected than ever before, sleep has been shoved to the backburner. When you have variable work schedules, meetings with colleagues on the other side of the globe, or have to stay up late during exams or project crunch times, a good night’s rest can feel downright impossible. What are we…
When you think of trauma, what comes to mind may be war veterans struggling to reintegrate into society after their horrific experiences. Perhaps you think of someone experiencing terrible flashbacks, or too anxious to even leave their house. But this is only part of the picture. In The Body Keeps the Score, author and psychiatrist Bessel Van der Kolk M.D. sets out to debunk the…
Whether you know Tina Fey from her world-famous portrayal of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, or her critically acclaimed sitcom 30 Rock, chances are, hers is a name you’re incredibly familiar with. Fey has been entertaining us for decades while making a name for herself as a world-famous comedic icon. She's also a bit of a bossypants. Fey’s memoir Bossypants is every bit as…
You’ve decided you want to eat healthier and it’s going great. You’ve taken to packing your lunch full of vegetables and lean proteins, swapped out soda for water, and have thrown out all the junk food in your house. Your willpower has never felt stronger... but then, one day, someone at the office has a birthday, and your boss brings a cake. And you really,…
