The latest research on well-being at work can help your organization thrive. BY ELISE PROULX | AUGUST 6, 2019 Most of us spend the lion’s share of our waking hours focusing on work. If we’re not at work, we’re thinking about it. We rush off to answer emails after the kids are in bed. Some… Continue reading Five Ways for Workplaces to Support Employee Happiness
If you’re looking for signs that a married couple is about to split, “not talking” is a better indicator than “fighting a lot.” The same is true at work. Disagreements can actually be productive, whereas fear of conflict and a “culture of silence” can eat away at your company. Unfortunately, says Shane Snow, author of… Continue reading Disagree Productively at Work
Anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of Americans feel lonely much of the time, writes Kasley Killam in Scientific American. This puts them at risk for developing a range of physical and mental ailments, from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes to cognitive decline and depression. Loneliness is a public health problem, but at the individual… Continue reading An antidote for loneliness!
Kate Gregorevic 20:18, Apr 11 2019 Have you ever noticed that everything is better after a good night’s sleep? In his excellent book, Why We Sleep, neuroscientist Professor Matthew Walker writes: “Sleep is the bedrock of health, on which exercise and nutrition sit.” Adequate sleep is crucial for almost every bodily, psychological and cognitive function, and yet a… Continue reading A doctor explains why your brain needs sleep
A new study suggests that nature may make us happier and healthier because it inspires awe. BY JILL SUTTIE | APRIL 19, 2019 In recent years, a number of wilderness therapy programs have cropped up to help people who suffer from mental health challenges. These trips often involve physically and emotionally engaging experiences—like backpacking or… Continue reading Why Is Nature So Good for Your Mental Health?
We feel pressed for time due to our own psychology, not just the tyranny of the clock. BY KIRA M. NEWMAN | MARCH 13, 2019 Right now, I can feel the tight squeeze of stress in my stomach. This morning, I got a call from a close friend needing support, which prevented me from starting… Continue reading Why You Never Seem to Have Enough Time
