https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:47 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-set-healthy-boundaries-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-set-healthy-boundaries-at-work/#respond Thu, 19 May 2022 11:00:08 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10609 Having clear boundaries does not mean that your personal life and work-life won’t overlap, but doing so allows you to block working time and recovery time. We need this delineation between work and personal life to protect us from burnout and exhaustion. Check out this article for ten ways to approach setting and keeping boundaries.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-set-healthy-boundaries-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 10:55:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10553 Leaders are human too, and they will eventually succumb to an overload of stress, just like their employees, if pushed to the brink for too long.  The old adage about filling your own cup first applies to everyone, including those that are expected to give to others first.  Smart leaders and business owners need to feel worthy of self-care in order to reserve enough energy and optimism to support everyone around them day after day.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus-2/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus-2/#respond Sat, 30 Apr 2022 13:00:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10593 There is no shortage of distractions in today’s world - our phones, the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and email are just a few examples.  This short read outlines several expert-backed tips to help you improve your focus and manage the things that are distracting you.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus-2/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus/#respond Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:00:24 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10504 There is no shortage of distractions in today’s world - our phones, the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and email are just a few examples.  This short read outlines several expert-backed tips to help you improve your focus and manage the things that are distracting you.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/were-more-distracted-than-ever-heres-how-to-improve-your-focus/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-are-some-people-irritable-all-the-time-and-what-can-you-do/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-are-some-people-irritable-all-the-time-and-what-can-you-do/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10485 What happens when a few hours of feeling grumpy turns into an extended period of irritability? It is hard enough when this happens to us, but when our colleagues or partners are chronically upset, or in a bad mood, the irritability can spread and negatively impact those around them. Check out this article to learn more about irritability and how to manage it. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-are-some-people-irritable-all-the-time-and-what-can-you-do/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-lighting-can-make-your-home-happier/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-lighting-can-make-your-home-happier/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:55:17 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10432 Take a look at these seven ways you can use lighting to make your home a happier place. Let there be light!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-lighting-can-make-your-home-happier/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:55:26 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10437 It's very difficult to escape the minute by minute news in today's society, even though we may want to try.  When pandemic related news is slowly replaced by other world issues, it can negatively impact our thoughts and emotions.  It's important to strike a balance between staying informed and being completely overwhelmed.  ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-emotionally-exhausted-6-things-you-can-do-to-release-your-stress/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-emotionally-exhausted-6-things-you-can-do-to-release-your-stress/#respond Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:24 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10370 A complete stress response cycle looks like this:  the beginning - we perceive the threat; the middle - our body does something to respond (physiologically); the end - our body understands that the danger has passed and our bodies are safe.  We often miss out on the end step, which can contribute to exhaustion and burnout.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-emotionally-exhausted-6-things-you-can-do-to-release-your-stress/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/not-an-introvert-not-an-extrovert-you-may-be-an-ambivert/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/not-an-introvert-not-an-extrovert-you-may-be-an-ambivert/#respond Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:00:42 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10357 Introversion and extroversion are usually viewed as opposites. We associate extroversion with very outgoing individuals and introversion with quieter individuals. However, Ambiversion is starting to get more attention. This term refers to people who are a blend of introverted and extroverted; as a result, they embody an interesting skill set.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/not-an-introvert-not-an-extrovert-you-may-be-an-ambivert/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-daily-habits-to-build-your-mental-strength-2/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-daily-habits-to-build-your-mental-strength-2/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:55:02 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10172 "Mentally strong people are willing to seek strength and fortitude by building themselves up every day. Here are eight daily habits that can help you build your mental strength."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-daily-habits-to-build-your-mental-strength-2/feed/ 0