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There was a time when multitasking was considered to be an elite skill. The more tasks you could juggle at one time, the more efficient you were considered to be.

Now we know better. Not only does multitasking not work, it actually has a negative long […]

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 […]

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 […]