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by / on March 5, 2024 at 3:00 pm / in Wellness

Clarity

Is it just me or does it seem that people are struggling more than is typical these days? I don’t know if this is the carry over from the pandemic because of the uncertainty it stirred up, the current economic conditions, the current disruptions in our industry or whether it is just my perception. I do know that it is […]

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by / on January 17, 2024 at 1:15 pm / in Wellness

Is the Grey Getting to You?

We’re officially coming down from the high of the holidays around the world. It’s not always happiness and joy for everyone, and it can be a tough time especially for those living in the Northern Hemisphere who, for the next two or more months, must also contend with gray, chilly days, and the long, dark nights of winter. Forecasts for […]

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by / on September 6, 2023 at 11:40 am / in Wellness

Balancing Productivity with Health and Wellness: Why It’s Essential

In our fast-paced world, productivity often takes the spotlight. The race to achieve more in less time can sometimes overshadow the importance of our health and well-being. However, the two are inextricably linked. Let’s delve into why considering health and wellness while aiming to boost productivity isn’t just an option—it’s essential. 1. The Foundation of Peak Performance Just as a […]

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by / on May 4, 2023 at 10:00 am / in Health

Food as Fuel – Lessons From Fasting

The phrase “food as fuel” never really resonated with me until I started fasting. Now, a word before I go on. Goodness knows I’m no expert on fasting. I did my own research before I started, and you should too. So, a couple of years ago, I decided to give it a try. I chose the period from Sunday night […]

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by / on August 5, 2022 at 4:00 pm / in Wellness

Take a Breath

It gives us life, but have you ever thought about the power breath has over our quality of life? There’s a reason why so many of us were taught to “take a breath” in order to calm down, because as it turns out breath is directly tied to our body’s limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotional […]

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by / on August 25, 2021 at 12:15 pm / in Wellness

The True Power Within

Everything you own, you once said “yes” to, whether you like it now or not. Stop and look around. What do you see? Whatever it is, it was once just a thought – an idea in someone’s mind. Your shoes, that lamp, or your outfit were all designed through a combination of ideas, thought out to create that exact product. […]

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by / on March 26, 2021 at 11:20 am / in Wellness

Keeping It Real

Why is it that no matter how great things are, we can still get sidetracked by negativity? There’s not a single one of us who can claim we’re happy 100% of the time, so honestly, why is it easier for us to believe the self-doubts, to get caught up in the gossiping, or to hang onto past hurts? The media […]

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by / on March 18, 2021 at 11:43 am / in Wellness

The Power of Prep

Whether its gearing up for a New Year with resolutions, setting SMART business goals, practicing for a presentation, studying for a test, contingency planning, meal prep, or setting the coffee maker the night before, people everywhere understand there’s power in preparation. For some it looks like a color-coded and labelled world of lists and organization that brings utter satisfaction and […]

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by / on December 15, 2020 at 9:00 pm / in Wellness

Physical Wellness

It’s possible that you started the year off with big hopes of eating healthy and going to the gym – only for them to be dashed by the shutdown due to the pandemic. It’s also possible that you are one of those people that always has an excuse as to why you aren’t working on your health (don’t have the […]

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by / on May 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm / in Health

Stress Less and Start Living: The Sleep-Stress Cycle, Part 4

Did you know you should be getting seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night for optimal health? Yet 35.2% of American adults aren’t getting enough sleep and 33% report symptoms of insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep – every night. And that’s on a good day! With us all cooped up and restless due to the pandemic, […]

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