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Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:08:26 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 10:55:34 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10563 When we hold onto pain, personal grudges or negative emotions, it becomes one more thing that we carry around with us.  This list of five tips includes critical steps such as deciding to forgive, as well as looking at every perspective objectively before releasing.   It's an internal process that allows us to free ourselves and make more room for something better going forward.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/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 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 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-the-pandemic-causes-languishing-and-how-to-cope/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-the-pandemic-causes-languishing-and-how-to-cope/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:55:31 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10062 We are all affected in varying ways by the ongoing pandemic.  For some, it's anxiety, depression and insomnia to name a few.  For others, we may feel a general lack of motivation and that each day after the other is the same.  This is where the term, languishing (the opposite of flourishing) enters the conversation.  This video interview by the CBC brings in professionals to explain this briefly and succinctly so that we can identify ways to cope with this particular state of mind.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-the-pandemic-causes-languishing-and-how-to-cope/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-need-for-nostalgia-looking-back-might-be-doing-more-for-us-than-we-realize/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-need-for-nostalgia-looking-back-might-be-doing-more-for-us-than-we-realize/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 10:55:59 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9815 An interesting message about how meaningful it can be to remember what used to make us happy and then to simply embrace those warm memories. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-need-for-nostalgia-looking-back-might-be-doing-more-for-us-than-we-realize/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-escape-your-motivational-trough-when-youre-flagging/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-escape-your-motivational-trough-when-youre-flagging/#respond Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:55:15 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9798 Experts say that while a lack of motivation is completely normal at times, it's our perception that can be the deal breaker. Going for a few small wins and celebrating them can be one of the first steps to getting us out of that funk.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-escape-your-motivational-trough-when-youre-flagging/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-pandemic-fatigue-made-us-antisocial/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-pandemic-fatigue-made-us-antisocial/#respond Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:55:10 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9782 "It will help to be patient and understanding of the people around us who are finally emerging from their homes, perhaps more slowly than we are, perhaps with more anxiety than they had before." ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-pandemic-fatigue-made-us-antisocial/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/#respond Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:55:55 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9639 The author of this article highlights the rights that they feel every child of divorce should be entitled to.    These ten tips are thoughtful ways to ensure that your child(ren) are getting the extra support they need during this very difficult time for the entire family.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-ways-to-protect-your-child-after-divorce/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-guide-for-getting-through-tough-times/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-guide-for-getting-through-tough-times/#respond Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:55:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9561 "The strategies to keep you moving through hard times—rather than getting stuck in negative thoughts or feelings of depression—are often the same acts that bring about happiness."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-guide-for-getting-through-tough-times/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-celebrating-the-holidays-during-covid-19-according-to-experts/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-celebrating-the-holidays-during-covid-19-according-to-experts/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:55:27 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9565 Parents can appreciate how much the pandemic has affected our children - of all ages.    It's still possible to do the right thing and abide by safety guidelines while maintaining some meaningful traditions.    Let's try to make the very best of this holiday season and take the opportunity to teach our children resilience and the importance of supporting one another.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-celebrating-the-holidays-during-covid-19-according-to-experts/feed/ 0