The Practice of Tai Chi and How It Can Boost Wellness
On warm days it is not uncommon to see groups of people gathered in the park engaging in the flowing, choreographed set of tai chi movements. In fact, it is almost like a dance, and each sequence has both dignity and beauty. As this practice has become widely […]
Sexual Health Is Essential to Wellness
Humans are sexual beings. In fact, sexuality is a natural part of who we are and is present in every person. It develops in the teen years and continues through our entire lives.
Healthy sexuality encompasses so much more than just having good sex. In particular, other aspects include […]
Five Ways a New Hobby Will Enhance Your Wellness
A hobby is any activity you do for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. Gardening, cooking, writing, woodworking, yoga, painting, the options are endless. What makes something a hobby is not the activity itself but the leisurely nature of how you do it.
Why You Need More Empathy and How to Develop It
The ability to relate and empathize with other people is essential to social and emotional wellness. Healthy individuals can build strong social support by connecting deeply with people they care about. In fact, empathy is a […]
Why Employee Engagement Matters to Business Success
Employees who are passionate about their work and invested in the business’s success are vital to building a company that thrives.
In particular, a common theme among innovating and growing businesses is high employee engagement levels. (1) In addition, business leaders […]
Ten Ways to Be More Eco-conscious at Home
Because our homes are where we spend the majority of our time, the choices we make there determine our impact on the environment. Most importantly, our homes are a space where we control how our home’s microenvironment contributes to the world’s macro environment.
Caring for […]
How Volunteering Your Time Can Improve Your Wellness
Part of being a good person is caring for people around us. We are social creatures, and we thrive in community as part of a supportive social structure.
We are also compassionate and empathetic towards each other, […]
How Practicing Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Most of us say “thank you” throughout the day as a way to be gracious and polite in our interactions with others. In fact, it is a practice we hopefully learned as a child along with other habits like saying grace before a meal […]
Why Mental Health Is Job Health
Stress is a natural part of life. None of us can escape it, and we all have to find ways to manage it. Some stress is healthy as it energizes the brain and encourages us to work hard or achieve […]