https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:55:24 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-youre-so-anxious-about-going-back-to-the-office/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-youre-so-anxious-about-going-back-to-the-office/#respond Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10289 Our exit from onsite work in 2020 was swift. Re-entry is coming slowly. Most of us can see it coming a mile away and can contemplate and anticipate it.  This is anxiety-provoking for most of us, as we have too much time to consider all the unknowns.  To learn more about why the return to the office creates anxiety check out this article (spoiler alert, this feeling is totally normal and absolutely warranted).]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-youre-so-anxious-about-going-back-to-the-office/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-spot-depression-and-anxiety-in-the-remote-workplace-and-help-your-employees/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-spot-depression-and-anxiety-in-the-remote-workplace-and-help-your-employees/#respond Mon, 03 May 2021 10:55:29 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9811 Many employees are suffering quietly behind the scenes as the long term challenges of COVID-19 become too overwhelming.   It's critical to quickly identify those that need extra support so that it can be offered with consideration and care.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-spot-depression-and-anxiety-in-the-remote-workplace-and-help-your-employees/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:13:54 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9421 COVID-19 has placed unprecedented challenges on all of us. For parents, caring for children and making difficult decisions as schools reopen is bringing incredible stress and anxiety. A recent article in Psychology Today offers ideas for parents and caregivers to help manage anxiety around COVID.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-parent-anxiety-in-the-age-of-covid-19/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/9-therapist-approved-tips-for-reframing-your-existential-anxiety/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/9-therapist-approved-tips-for-reframing-your-existential-anxiety/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:55:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9217 Well worth a read or a share with someone who is experiencing this type of challenge.   (We all do at times like these!)   There are some great techniques for dealing with, as well as repositioning our negative thoughts, thereby helping to reduce our anxiety overall.   ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/9-therapist-approved-tips-for-reframing-your-existential-anxiety/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meghan-markle-is-reportedly-happy-to-be-off-social-media-heres-why/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meghan-markle-is-reportedly-happy-to-be-off-social-media-heres-why/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/meghan-markle-is-reportedly-happy-to-be-off-social-media-here%c2%92s-why/ Social media can be uplifting, motivating and enlightening. It can also be discouraging, negative and all encompassing in our lives. Although Meghan Markle didn't have the choice when abandoning her social media accounts, she says she feels "freer" now. It may be good idea to re-evaluate our own usage and dependencies as well from time to time. It should enhance and not take away from our daily lives.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meghan-markle-is-reportedly-happy-to-be-off-social-media-heres-why/feed/ 0