by Jane Sandwood
Absenteeism and underperforming at work led to a staggering loss of $8.5 trillion due to mental health conditions. An additional $8.3 trillion in losses was also attributed to cardiovascular problems. These productivity issues at work could be minimized if corporations have wellness programs, such […]
Sitting does a lot of damage to our bodies. It causes neck, shoulder and back tension, lowers our energy level and raises our risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
We know how busy you are, so here are three stretches that we recommend you […]
For many of us, life seems to dash by at breakneck speed. Like a game character jumping through hoops, solving 
puzzles and facing challenges, it can sometimes feel as if we are being propelled forward with little agency or control, thoughtlessly rushing from one thing to the next; […]
Why do some companies thrive and others take a dive?
Why do companies like Google receive thousands of resumes from job seeking applicants each year, while other companies struggle to bring in top talent and decent employees and then see high turnover?
One of the keys could be in […]
Have you always wanted to try meditation but are worried you’ll find it too challenging? You’re not alone.
My advice to you would be to just begin. Often, when we just take that first step and begin, whatever we’re doing won’t seem so big or scary anymore.
Here are […]
If you’re like most people, you want to spend as much time outside in the warm spring and summer months as you 
possibly can. Summers are short here in Canada so nice weather is invaluable!
Rather than having to choose between your indoor yoga class and getting out […]
Want to fly like Superman?
We all want to feel like a superhero – full of confidence, fearless and ready to take on any challenge.
So let’s do that!
This simple “Superhero Yoga at your Desk” routine will take you less than 5 minutes and all you need is a […]
69% of people want to experience spiritual growth in their daily lives, according to a recent Gallup poll. This can be hard to achieve, of course, when one spends an average of eight hours a day at work, sometimes having to bring extra work home. According to […]
Did you know that 58% of Canadian workers are stressed at work on a daily basis? Stress is an everyday occurrence for most of us, and in some ways can even make us more productive at work. However, when stressful feelings begin to dominate, it’s no […]
You’re not alone if you feel down or depressed during the winter
months. SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) is now a recognized medical condition, not just a case of “feeling blue”.
Common symptoms of SAD include depression, anxiety, lethargy and weight gain and is believed to be caused […]
Most of us are really bad at breathing.
Yes, breathing is something we do involuntarily to stay alive but there are actually many different ways that a person can breathe. The problem is the way most of us breathe depletes our energy, causes anxiety and tension in the body […]
80% of top business leaders meditate, at least according to entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss who has 
interviewed over 200 world-class performers for his weekly podcast The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss said that the number one common thread these top performers had in comparison […]
Wednesday April 26 is Administrative Professionals Day. It’s an annual day in recognition of all the hard working 
admin staff in several countries around the world.
Here are some fun facts about this day:
We all know that good posture is integral to how we look and feel. Bad posture affects our mood, our outlook on life and it can cause other complications.
Here are 7 ways that bad posture can negatively impact our health and what we can do about it:
(1) Can Worsen Depression – Naturally how we hold […]
You’re not alone if you feel down or depressed during the winter
months. SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) is now a recognized medical condition, not just a case of “feeling blue”.
Common symptoms of SAD include depression, anxiety, lethargy and weight gain and is believed to be caused […]