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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:33:52 +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/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:19:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10706 Canadians are still feeling the effects of Covid on their work-life balance. Many are struggling with how to set boundaries...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-food-affects-mood-and-how-healthy-nutrition-can-improve-it/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-food-affects-mood-and-how-healthy-nutrition-can-improve-it/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:29:23 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10650 More proof that you are what you eat!  Your diet and your mental health go hand in hand, read more...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-food-affects-mood-and-how-healthy-nutrition-can-improve-it/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-mood-boosting-benefits-of-pets/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-mood-boosting-benefits-of-pets/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:55:29 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10457 Studies show that pet owners have lower incidents of depression, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.  Caring for a pet can bring pleasure and help boost your morale, optimism, and sense of self-worth.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-mood-boosting-benefits-of-pets/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-meh-about-your-life-this-video-will-absolutely-transform-your-day/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-meh-about-your-life-this-video-will-absolutely-transform-your-day/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:55:31 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9902 "Each day is a gift."  The message in this Ted Talk is to take time to appreciate each new day and live in the now with a fresh perspective.  Good advice.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-meh-about-your-life-this-video-will-absolutely-transform-your-day/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-health-benefits-of-solitude/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-health-benefits-of-solitude/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:55:13 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9363 Solitude.   Alone time.   Self reflection.   We may be experiencing a lot less of this right now due to circumstances beyond our control.   It's important however, to carve out some time (even a few minutes) each day devoted to you, and only you.   Here are five health benefits we reap when we dedicate some time for ourselves.  ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-health-benefits-of-solitude/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-to-beat-your-worries/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-to-beat-your-worries/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:55:04 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9195 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-ways-to-beat-your-worries/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/dont-feel-guilty-about-your-list-of-grievances-right-now-adopt-a-grievance-practice-instead/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/dont-feel-guilty-about-your-list-of-grievances-right-now-adopt-a-grievance-practice-instead/#respond Thu, 14 May 2020 13:58:31 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9048 COVID-19 has radically altered many of our lives. The shutdown has changed many things and taken away special moments. This...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/dont-feel-guilty-about-your-list-of-grievances-right-now-adopt-a-grievance-practice-instead/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-7-proven-keys-to-improving-your-mental-health/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-7-proven-keys-to-improving-your-mental-health/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:55:23 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8594 These proven action steps are for all of us, whether we currently struggle with mental health issues or not.   Prevention is key.   If you feel that you need to speak to someone about how you're feeling though, please reach out to your doctor, a trusted friend/family member or seek out help and guidance from within your mental wellness community.   You don't have to suffer alone, support is out there for you.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-7-proven-keys-to-improving-your-mental-health/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-navigate-the-accommodation-of-mental-health-disabilities/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-navigate-the-accommodation-of-mental-health-disabilities/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:05:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8394 "If an employer is aware that a worker may have a mental health disability requiring accommodation, the employer has a duty to attempt to accommodate that person. However, there are limits to what the employer can do without the worker’s cooperation."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-navigate-the-accommodation-of-mental-health-disabilities/feed/ 0