https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:46:09 +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/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:59:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10631 The workforce is tired, and employees are increasingly citing burnout as a reason for leaving their current employer. Learning how...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/#respond Mon, 23 May 2022 11:01:02 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10612 Self-Compassion is the new hardcore. It is extraordinarily good for you. It seems and can feel counterintuitive, but this fact is backed by research.  Research has demonstrated that self-compassionate people are happier and more satisfied with their lives.  They have better relationships and less anxiety and depression.  This article is a long read, but it provides an excellent overview of self-compassion - what it is and how it can benefit you.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/feed/ 0 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/what-is-empathy/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-empathy/#respond Fri, 13 May 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10603 Empathy is the ability to understand the perspectives and feelings of others. Some writers have referred to empathy as a superpower, while others speak of an empathy deficit.  Check out this article to learn about what empathy looks like and how you can practice it.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-empathy/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/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/managing-a-panic-attack-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-a-panic-attack-at-work/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:10:21 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10507 Panic attacks can be terrifying and make you feel like something is very wrong.  Thankfully they usually pass quickly; however, if panic attacks occur frequently, they can disrupt all aspects of our lives.  This article outlines what panic attacks are, what to do if you experience one and how to support someone who is having one.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/managing-a-panic-attack-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/to-lead-better-under-stress-understand-your-three-selves/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/to-lead-better-under-stress-understand-your-three-selves/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:28:01 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10374 Do you ever wonder what happens to you when you are under stress?  Do you turn into someone you don’t recognize or are unfamiliar with?  Arguably this happens to all of us.  This HBR article by Tony Schwartz, Emily Pines, and Kashera Booker outlines a roadmap to help deal with our stress by offering a perspective that human beings have three primary "selves" that unconsciously show up and vie for our attention.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/to-lead-better-under-stress-understand-your-three-selves/feed/ 0