Sitting at a desk for hours on end can leave you feeling stiff, sore, and drained. But with a little bit of desk yoga, you can incorporate some much-needed movement and relaxation into your workday. This five-minute routine is designed to help you stretch, breathe, and recharge, so you can tackle your tasks with renewed focus and energy.
Read MoreIf you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you may experience stiffness, tension, and fatigue in your body. Chair yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen your muscles, improve your posture, and increase your energy levels without leaving your chair.
Read MoreWhen you breathe in, know that you are breathing in. When you breathe out, know you are breathing out. When you are walking, feel your feet touch the ground. When you are doing a task, be with the task. See if you can start identifying little spaces between thoughts. It takes practice, but the more you do it, the more your thoughts will slow down.
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Read MoreWhen you breathe in, know that you are breathing in. When you breathe out, know you are breathing out. When you are walking, feel your feet touch the ground. When you are doing a task, be with the task. See if you can start identifying little spaces between thoughts. It takes practice, but the more you do it, the more your thoughts will slow down.
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of your wellness program is crucial to ensuring that it is meeting the needs of your employees and achieving its intended goals. However, it can be challenging to know where to start. This guide provides an overview of the top tools and techniques you can use to evaluate your wellness program and make data-driven decisions.
Read MoreOne of the most important factors in motivating your employees is creating a positive and supportive work environment. This means providing regular feedback and recognition for their hard work, as well as creating opportunities for growth and development. Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members, and make sure everyone feels valued and respected. When employees feel supported and appreciated, they are more likely to be motivated and productive.
Read MoreIf you live in Arizona like me, you are probably well aware of all the rain we have had and the amazing wildflowers that have bloomed as a result! I have seen a lot of photos on social media and those blooms are still happening, so if you haven’t seen them yet, you still have a chance!
Read MoreLooking to boost employee engagement? Consider hiring a corporate wellness consultant to create a customized wellness program for your organization.
Read MoreHave you ever replayed an unpleasant situation in your head? When we do this, we can be reliving the story over and over. It’s like watching a bad movie multiple times. When we do that, the emotions we originally experienced are experienced all over again! It strengthens our neural pathways about the unpleasant experience and it becomes easier to keep thinking about it!
Read MoreA lot of us have had some pain and suffering in our past. Some of us have had serious trauma. We could have posttraumatic stress. However, that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. There is a way to also gain posttraumatic growth.
Read MoreHaving a hard time with meditation? Too many distractions? Well, yeah! Distractions are everywhere! Even when you have a regular practice, you may be surrounded with phone and desktop notifications, family demands, work demands, traffic, construction, and keeping up with the the latest songs and videos.
Read MoreThe body scan technique is a simple but powerful way to cultivate mindfulness and achieve mental clarity. To practice this technique, find a quiet and comfortable place where you can lie down for 10-20 minutes without being disturbed. Starting at your toes, bring your attention to each part of your body as you move up towards your head. Pay attention to any sensations, tension, or discomfort along the way, taking deep breaths and relaxing each part of your body. By the end of the exercise, you should feel more relaxed, focused, and mindful of your body and surroundings.
Read MoreIt is essential to continually revise programs to keep it fresh and interesting. This requires both frequent assessments of program outcomes and employee feedback. Employees should have the ability to express ideas around what types of activities and events would be useful for promoting health, or how to provide a better atmosphere that encourages balanced lifestyles among employees. By utilizing surveys, management can focus attention on areas needing improvement and spend resources accordingly.
Read MoreBecause pain is, well, painful, we often just want it to go away. We numb it with pain reliever medications, tinctures and rubs, which may provide temporary relief, but they don’t necessarily address what the pain is telling us. Perhaps there is an injury or an alignment issue that needs to be addressed. Maybe there is something internal that is sending off a signal.
Read MoreWorkplace wellness programs can provide a wide range of benefits to both employees and employers. By creating comprehensive programs tailored to the needs of your organization, you can promote employee well-being and improve productivity in the workplace.
Read MoreWhen selecting a behavioral health facility consultant for your organization, it is important to evaluate qualities such as experience, education, knowledge, and specializations. It is also essential to look at the types of services offered, the potential costs involved, and how your organization can be supported. Services provided can include quality assurance and compliance, staff member training, guidance through the licensing and credentialing process, contract and billing services, and program development.
Read MoreTake in a slow deep breath all the way to the bottom of your lungs. Fill up your lungs from top to bottom as if you are filling up a glass of water. Then release the breath slow and steady from the bottom to the top. Concentrate on the breath and watch the tension in the body begin to release. Repeat until you start feeling more grounded and stable.
Read MoreTake in a slow deep breath all the way to the bottom of your lungs. Fill up your lungs from top to bottom as if you are filling up a glass of water. Then release the breath slow and steady from the bottom to the top. Concentrate on the breath and watch the tension in the body begin to release. Repeat until you start feeling more grounded and stable.
Read MoreWe all have had situations in our lives that have been difficult or painful. We have stories about them. When we go through those things, we tend to want some validation of our feelings. We may reach out to a friend or we may reach out out through social media to get someone to see us in our suffering. We tell the story.
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