https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:41:13 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:21:50 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10765 Seasonal Affective Disorder can a huge impact on how you or your employees feel and function this time of year....]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:55:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10521 "Addressing personal issues such as mental health in the workplace can be delicate, even for companies who prioritize this type of support, found Capterra’s survey of 1,100 Canadians in January."  This implies that it's equally important to sincerely ask all of your employees how they are, and to be prepared to offer resources if the answer isn't simply "Good, thanks.".  Many employees suffer in silence, either because of the stigma, or perhaps, many employers aren't prepared or equipped to deal with the current mental health crisis.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10530 Like it or not, things have changed for most of us who work in an office environment, and there's likely no going back to our pre-pandemic ways in this respect.  Here's an article that covers off how to make a hybrid arrangement "less stressy and messy" for business owners and their employees.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:55:13 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10535 A new Canadian report states that, "mental fatigue was the No. 1 reason employees aren’t making healthy choices, while lack of work-life balance was the No. 1 mental-health risk factor and work-related stress was the No. 1 factor affecting employees’ sleep."  This leads to not only an increase in employee absences but also to presenteeism, where an employee is simply not performing at their best.   ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/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/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:55:30 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10416 While exercise alone is not a cure, it can positively impact our mood.  In a 2017 study, it was found that after exercise, "people reported a better mood with decreases in tension, depression, and anger.   With immediate and long term benefits, it's absolutely worth a try to feel them for yourself!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/#respond Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10323 Now closer to two years and counting!  Information like this remains VERY relevant as we are still dealing with the drawbacks of working from home more than the office.  A regular reminder to remain vigilant about self care is never a bad idea.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meditation-to-boost-health-and-well-being/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meditation-to-boost-health-and-well-being/#respond Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:55:59 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8735 Practicing meditation is not a big commitment but it does deliver both instant and long term rewards.   All you need is a few minutes a day to help you become more aware of your breath, relax and reduce your stress by calming the mind.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/meditation-to-boost-health-and-well-being/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-can-leaders-tackle-increasing-burnout-on-remote-teams/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-can-leaders-tackle-increasing-burnout-on-remote-teams/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:43:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10091 "Surveys indicate 52% of Canadians reported the pandemic has made them feel physically or emotionally exhausted, and at any given time on average up to 50% of employees are suffering moderate to severe levels of burnout — and employers need to figure out how to address this secondary pandemic going forward."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-can-leaders-tackle-increasing-burnout-on-remote-teams/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:55:03 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10114 Here are many quick and simple ideas to try when you're feeling that your soul needs a little bit of TLC.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/feed/ 0