Tag: workplace wellness
Could you afford to lose two-thirds of your team?
In a survey of more than 5,000 workers across four countries, Glassdoor found that more than pay and benefits, today’s talent cares about company culture and mission.
Stretches you can do at your desk to de-stress
Chronic stress is the worst. It kills our productivity, limits our ability to think creatively, and wreaks havoc throughout our bodies. To help keep minor stressors – like an “URGENT” email from a supervisor – from turning into chronic stress, I employ a few stretching and breathing techniques throughout my day. These stretches can all…
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…
Reframing Inconveniences: The Type A Guide to Coping When Things Go Awry
Many of the inconveniences that contribute to chronic stress and frustration are caused by the little, everyday things. Not being able to find your keys/sunglasses/umbrella when you leave the house in the morning. Someone canceling a meeting at the last minute. Lunch spilling in your bag during the morning commute. Missing the bus or train.…
Small Hinges Move Big Doors: Tiny Tweaks to Transform Your Work Life
It sounds so simple, but when you think about it, doesn’t it also feel familiar? Most of us spend our work lives in a constant state of overwhelm. There will always be more work to do than there are hours in the week. We are expected (or expect ourselves) to be on and available all…
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,…