Feeling emotionally exhausted? 6 things you can do to release your stress
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A complete stress response cycle looks like this: the beginning - we perceive the threat; the middle - our body…
Matt JohnstonJanuary 30, 2022
Can’t seem to meditate? 7 joyful activities for you to try instead
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Meditation is a powerful tool - it helps us feel calm, positively changes our brains, enhances attention and concentration, and…
Matt JohnstonJanuary 20, 2022
Not an Introvert, Not an Extrovert? You May Be An Ambivert
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Introversion and extroversion are usually viewed as opposites. We associate extroversion with very outgoing individuals and introversion with quieter individuals. However, Ambiversion…
Matt JohnstonJanuary 9, 2022
Struggling to recall something? You may not have a memory problem — just an attention problem
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There are times when we all feel like our memory is failing us - but it isn’t (thank goodness). “If…
Matt JohnstonJanuary 5, 2022
How to exercise when it’s the last thing you want to do
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Apparently one of the reasons we don’t go to the gym is that when we think about working out, we…
Matt JohnstonDecember 15, 2021
Reminder: Whenever you say “yes” to something, you’re saying “no” to something else
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Do you ever feel overcommitted? *Cough* ...Me Neither:). As someone who often has to reconcile his ambitions and commitments with…
Matt JohnstonDecember 12, 2021
Why You’re So Anxious About Going Back to the Office
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Our exit from onsite work in 2020 was swift. Re-entry is coming slowly. Most of us can see it coming…
Matt JohnstonDecember 10, 2021
The ‘20-5-3’ Rule Prescribes How Much Time You Should Spend Outside
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There is a life hack that will help you feel better, boost your immune system, improve your memory, help you…
Matt JohnstonDecember 8, 2021
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Small Businesses in Canada
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It’s that time of year when businesses think about end-of-year gifts for employees or valuable clients. To give you some…
Matt JohnstonNovember 29, 2021
How to Set Up the Most Ergonomic Home Office Ever
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Most of us started working at home twenty months ago, assuming we would only need a temporary set-up. As many…
Matt JohnstonNovember 8, 2021