When I began my work to improve ‘physician engagement’ in a large healthcare organization; the approach to well-being was to give a talk about ‘three good things’. There has been research done in this area that shows finding things to be grateful for is an effective method to both improve and sustain improved mood. But…
I grew up, as so many men in our society do, believing I was supposed to have it all together. We’ve been conditioned to believe that being a successful man means always being strong, knowing what to do, and keeping our vulnerabilities hidden. We were taught to project an attitude of absolute confidence in our…
The Principal of Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen on the simple ritual that boosts her mood and helps her maintain perspective throughout the day. By Kirthi Mani, Principal, Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen What is one or more microstep that helps you thrive in any of these areas of your life: Sleep, unplugging and…
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Be Nice. It has been such a stressful two years thanks to the pandemic; global mental health is at an all-time low. Now we are watching the devastating coverage of over two million Ukrainian refugees fleeing their country. Whatever we can do to be kind to others is worthwhile. Success goes beyond just your work.…
Stephanie Cantu Stephanie is the Founder of Happy Spots by Empowered Minds, an active mindfulness and recovery program for youth. Read full profile ⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Coming up with kid-friendly, healthy family meals to-go can feel daunting and overwhelming. But don’t stress, I’ve got you covered. Your family is not doomed to…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ So you have made the decision to get into running, now just to figure out how to enjoy running. For many people, running is an acquired taste. To write this article, I turned to ultra-marathon runner, Megan Wotherspoon, for some expert tips. While Megan loves running now, it wasn’t…
Doesn’t it just seem like there is never enough energy to get through the day? You could be sleeping seven to nine hours per night and still feel drained all the time. But did you know it could be what you are eating that is zapping your energy and making you feel depleted? Some popular…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Modern-day living has become more stressful than ever with busy work schedules, nonsensical news, political drama, financial pressures, and post-pandemic anxiety. Many of us struggle with mental health symptoms due to everything we have been through over the last couple of years. Having a high-stress lifestyle can cause physical…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Turmeric is one of those herbs that has recently gained popularity over the years. Besides being known for its use in the kitchen, many may also be wondering how to take turmeric for its health benefits. The scientific name for turmeric is Curcuma longa. It belongs to the ginger family,…
