Do you think about your employees’ wellness much? If not, you should. Workplace wellness is not only the latest corporate trend, it can have a massively positive impact on your company. Put simply, the healthier and happier your employees are, the more engaged and productive they’ll be. With better productivity comes better results. Workplace wellness generates an upward spiral of increased high-quality work. More work…
When you think of employee benefits, what comes to mind? Health insurance? A 401k? Paid family leave, perhaps? Or the option to work remotely? There are a lot of different perks a company can offer employees that will increase morale and productivity. But one subset of these benefits is often overlooked: Workplace wellness programs. But how could wellness programs possibly be more useful or appealing…
It’s the last month of the year, which means everyone has started asking you that dreaded question. What’s your New Year’s Resolution? If you’re feeling pessimistic about setting a New Year’s Resolution, you’re not alone! There are many who repeatedly start the new year with great goals in mind and then…it all just vanishes into thin air! If only there was someone or something that…
You’ve finally had enough! Starting tomorrow, you are going to hit the gym and work out with complete dedication. You are fired up and ready to go. In fact, you are filled with so much energy that you think: What if I spend twice as long working out? When it comes to workout duration, most experts recommend anywhere between 45 to 90 minutes. But hold…
Have you ever spent a Sunday morning lazily sipping a cup of coffee and wondering what to do with the rest of the day? Modern life is often so hectic that almost all of us are less focused on how to win the week ahead and more focused on just keeping our heads above water. So, when you wake up groggy on a Sunday morning,…
Smoking is one of the toughest habits to kick. Many are so daunted by the challenge that they don’t even bother trying. So if you’ve decided to quit smoking, congratulations! You’ve taken the difficult first step. Now the question is: how exactly are you going to beat your nicotine addiction? It’s true that everyone has their own path to take when it comes to giving…
“That’s it, I’m giving up alcohol for good!” It’s a phrase uttered by millions around the world as they slowly open their eyes on Sunday morning. They’ll most likely be suffering from a throbbing headache, dehydration and stomach cramps. Not to mention the vague sense of memory loss. And as the coffee machine is heating up, many contemplate giving up alcohol. Sadly, seven days and…
Some would say there are three types of smokers. The first category is pleased about smoking, perhaps because they’ve just started the habit or haven’t experienced any adverse effects yet. The second group feels uneasy about the habit they’ve acquired, and have occasionally thought about quitting. Finally there are those who are actively trying to quit with varying degrees of success. All three types of…
Close your eyes and picture somebody who is struggling with addiction. What image comes to mind? Probably something that you saw on T.V. right? Maybe a shabby, unhealthy person begging for drugs? And what feelings accompany such imagery? Compassion and empathy? Or judgement and disgust? Unfortunately, over the years, we’ve been conditioned by society to look down upon the concept of addiction. However, addiction is…
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…
