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It’s Earth Season! Two things are abundantly clear as we celebrate Earth Day in the office. First, the climate crisis is unfolding fast and alarmingly, and second, we cannot address the climate issues without taking responsibility for the actions within…
This workplace wellness article was written in conjunction with Carolina Miranda, CEO of Cultivating Capital, and Derek Hydon, President at Macher. As workplace well-being becomes more normalized, leaders ask, “What’s the ROI on employee wellness? How do we quantify health…
Research shows that employee well-being boosts productivity, yet only a handful of companies understand what employees want and know how to implement it. This isn’t surprising, given that corporate wellness is a young and still-evolving field. Currently, wellness programs revolve…
When I was a personal trainer, the holidays were always the calm before the storm. My colleagues and I would patiently wait, enjoying a light schedule before the New Year’s rush. It seemed most people gave up on their workout…
Well-being has entered mainstream corporate thinking, but few companies know how to implement a wellness program effectively. This is no surprise, given that workplace wellness is a young field and few leaders have relevant training or experience. Each company has…
Looking for ideas for your wellness program? Below you will find a 2024 workplace wellness calendar. If you are anything like me, you enjoy preparation. Planning helps mitigate unnecessary stress and wasted energy. As workplace well-being becomes more normalized, the more we…
Physical movement and regular exercise offer many benefits for physical and mental health. Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with confidence. Or picture yourself stepping on the scale with excitement. I am an avid yogi, an open water swimmer, and…
A yoga retreat can offer a range of benefits for participants, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I remember attending my first retreat as a student in Mexico. I was at a fork in the road with my career. The…
As an open-water swimmer and health enthusiast, I love water. Like water, the mind can only reflect when it is still. Similarly, Mindful Hydration refers to being fully present and aware while drinking water or other hydrating beverages. It involves…
Setting up your office ergonomics is like wearing a fine-tailored jacket. When I was in grade school, I hit my growth spurt before everyone else. Like a healthy plant in the sun, I shot up in height by six inches.…
The benefit of vacation became apparent to me in my twenties. In Graduate School, I worked three jobs and went to school at night. I worked part-time at UC Berkeley and owned a gym where I trained clients and taught…
Summary. Learn how to lead with compassion at work through actionable tasks. Develop realistic expectations and decrease frustration around compassionate leadership. Definition of a Leader- someone who has the ability to influence and change behavior. This definition states “someone” who…
Setting intentions is like plugging an address into the GPS. It’s the most efficient and effective way to get the results we desire. When we set an intention in practice, it gives us an anchor to bring our goals to…
Yoga Nidra, a term meaning “yogic sleep,” is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation. As we wrap up the Sleep Season, let’s practice Yoga Nidra, a powerful sleep hack that can help you get deep rest. What…