Today, digital devices are almost impossible to get away from. As essential as our devices are to our jobs, social lives, and entertainment, the constant presence of screens, notifications, and demands for immediate responses can have negative effects, including digital exhaustion. Let’s talk about digital exhaustion, how you can recognize it, and what you can do to reduce it. What…
If you’re exploring ways to manage your stress, you may have come across the term “intentional living.” What does it mean, and how can it help lower stress? How do you start living with intention? What is Intentional Living? Intentional living involves paying close attention to the choices you make and the things you do, with the goal of bringing…
Burnout is not a new phenomenon, having first been identified in 1974,1, but many are now referring to it as an epidemic.2 The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the profound effects burnout could have on essential workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers, and first responders. As more people become aware of burnout and its effects, we should get better at identifying…
Gratitude is associated with both mental and physical health benefits, including improved sleep1, greater happiness2, reduced symptoms of depression3, better overall wellbeing4, and numerous other positive effects. If you want to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, this blog is for you. Discover how you can start your gratitude practice with just a few minutes of spare time every day!…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically starts in late fall or early winter and can last through the winter months. SAD affects approximately 15% of Canadians at some point in their lifetime, with 2-3% reporting serious cases1. In this article, we look at the symptoms, causes and risk factors for SAD and talk about how…
Grief is one of the most difficult emotions in life to deal with for both the grieving person and the people who care about them. This difficulty is compounded by the fact that grief can look very different from one person to the next. In the paragraphs below, we will discuss the varieties of grief, how you can help someone…