National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on May 27 and was created to promote the benefits of physical activity for seniors. Resiliency Through Senior Health And Fitness I talked last week about the two types of fitness and seniors need to look at both of these health areas. I have some great role models when it comes to being active. … [Read more...] about Senior Health And Fitness Promotes Resiliency
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Employee Health And Fitness Matters
National Employee Health and Fitness Day National Employee Health and Fitness Day is the third (3rd) Wednesday in May each year and was created to promote the benefits of physical activity for individuals through their work site health promotion activities. Founded in 1989 National Employee Health and Fitness Day has enlisted tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Employee Health And Fitness Matters
Eliminating Stress By Defeating Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
How Would You Deal With Sexual Harassment Dealing with sexual harassment can be very difficult and unfortunately more than a third of working Canadians have experienced it or been effected by it. It can trigger a variety of stress-related illnesses, relationship difficulties and upset productivity and engagement. Educating around sexual harassment … [Read more...] about Eliminating Stress By Defeating Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Managing Stress By Understanding Food and Mood
Food And Mood Healthy food choices help us avoid erratic blood sugar levels and associated mood swings. But many of us have experienced the 3 o’clock dip in the afternoon where you find yourself irritated, fuzzy and trouble focusing. You would love to find a corner and go to sleep, but there is no time. How about a coffee or a chocolate bar? Most … [Read more...] about Managing Stress By Understanding Food and Mood
HOPE Leads To Less Stress
Hope May Not Be Your Number One Business Strategy, But HOPE Can Lead To Greater Resiliency Chaos, challenge and trauma can derail us from leading a full and fruitful life. However, HOPE can provide protection against life's trials.According to research out of George Mason University, out of seven different character strengths in their ability to … [Read more...] about HOPE Leads To Less Stress
Learning From Lemons On Lemonade Day
Do you know where pink lemons come from? Two 12 year olds were left with a sour taste in their mouths after officials shut them down last week for not having a permit when they started selling lemonade in a dog park to raise cash for new soccer uniforms for their team. How ironic, that this week we celebrate Lemonade Day. A day which is designed … [Read more...] about Learning From Lemons On Lemonade Day
Childcare Professionals Are At Risk For Burnout
Childcare Professionals And Burnout I find it very sad when I see someone who was dedicated and enthusiastic about their job leave because of burnout. This is often the case in the childcare profession. It is not uncommon to hear of young, eager grads who were full of ideas and energy become worn-out and discouraged. Burnout Is a state of … [Read more...] about Childcare Professionals Are At Risk For Burnout
Earth Day Is More Than A Single Action
Earth Day Earth Day is April 22. I am very glad that the snow is gone and that my flowers are trying hard to poke their heads up to the sun. Several years ago we celebrated Earth Day while we were on vacation. My boys were looking forward to the release of the movie 'Earth', while we were at Disney. It inspired them to do our annual … [Read more...] about Earth Day Is More Than A Single Action