Category: Health and Well-being
Why you NEED to get a handle on workplace stress
While reading through some research on workplace stress and its effects on health, I came across an alarming comparison. The effect of workplace stress on health is as large as the effect of secondhand smoke on health. That’s right folks, your workplace could be as toxic for your health as sitting in a bar full…
How to Set Boundaries When You Love Your Work
So we know it’s important to set boundaries when we love our work, but how do we do this? In the same way that it can be tempting to go for a cookie when you’re feeling that 4pm energy dip, it can be tempting to log in to your computer to do just one more…
The vicious cycle of stress and the blood sugar roller coaster + how to stop it
It’s 10:30am on a Tuesday, and you’re stressed. You’ve already put out two fires this week, and you haven’t even made it to lunch on the second day of the work week. It’s going to be “A Day.” An email alert pops onto your screen from your boss, the subject: “TIMELY, PLEASE READ.” You sigh,…
Why you should strive for work + wellness over “work-life balance”
When I talk about work + wellness, I’m talking about something much more comprehensive than balancing eating well and exercising regularly with the demands of a career.
Simple Tips for a Healthy Business Trip
Hello from the Windy City! I’ve been in Chicago the past few days for the Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap National Meeting. I’m always thrilled to be a part of a pro-woman conversation, but it feels especially timely since yesterday was #EqualPayDay. Gender income inequality is a huge issue in the US – particularly for women…
Self-Care Strategies for Extremely Busy People
Self-care. We all know we need it. Yet, many of us don’t have extra hours (or dollars) in our week to dedicate to it. To that end, I’ve compiled some of the best self-care strategies that take almost NO time, and won’t break the bank. Keep live plants or cut flowers in your bathroom I’m…