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Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:04:03 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 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/business/to-solve-big-problems-look-for-small-wins/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/to-solve-big-problems-look-for-small-wins/#respond Mon, 31 May 2021 10:55:53 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9920 "It’s when things get really bad that small wins become especially vital. And change initiatives built on small wins have another virtue: When things go bad, as they often do, failure leads to modest disappointments rather than catastrophic setbacks."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/to-solve-big-problems-look-for-small-wins/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-strategies-to-help-you-live-with-uncertainty/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-strategies-to-help-you-live-with-uncertainty/#respond Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:55:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9645 How do we best deal with uncertainty?   Though it may seem counterintuitive, resistance may be futile while acceptance is the first important step in managing it.   ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-strategies-to-help-you-live-with-uncertainty/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-people-share-their-secret-to-staying-positive-during-hard-times/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-people-share-their-secret-to-staying-positive-during-hard-times/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:55:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9498 We are all facing our own unique challenges at this time, and 2020 has been providing us with lots to endure and overcome!   Sometimes it just helps to know that we aren't alone in our struggle.  In this article from Bustle, some people are willing to share their coping techniques and daily practices with the hope it may help others.   Feel free to share with someone you care about.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-people-share-their-secret-to-staying-positive-during-hard-times/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-low-6-warning-signs-youre-burning-out/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-low-6-warning-signs-youre-burning-out/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:55:22 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9460 No matter how strong or resilient we feel we are, everyone has a breaking point.   We are all susceptible to the effects of continual stress and there are important warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.   Listen to your body and practice daily self-care, so that you can discover the tools that will allow you to keep moving forward despite life's current challenges.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/feeling-low-6-warning-signs-youre-burning-out/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/want-to-be-happier-science-says-do-these-11-things-every-single-day/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/want-to-be-happier-science-says-do-these-11-things-every-single-day/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:55:42 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9236 It's not always easy to stay positive, especially in the face of adversity or during extended periods of stress.   Sometimes a reminder to do the simple things can make a difference when practiced with intent.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/want-to-be-happier-science-says-do-these-11-things-every-single-day/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/50-ways-to-make-the-most-of-summer-2/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/50-ways-to-make-the-most-of-summer-2/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9190 Even with social distancing and certain restrictions still in place, it's amazing how many of these ideas still resonate and are absolutely doable!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/50-ways-to-make-the-most-of-summer-2/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/a-therapist-on-how-to-find-work-life-balance-during-the-very-stressful-holiday-season/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/a-therapist-on-how-to-find-work-life-balance-during-the-very-stressful-holiday-season/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:43:53 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8490 Work/Life balance is tricky at the best of times, but during the holidays it can be especially difficult to know...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/a-therapist-on-how-to-find-work-life-balance-during-the-very-stressful-holiday-season/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-mindfulness-works-to-break-bad-habits/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-mindfulness-works-to-break-bad-habits/#respond Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-mindfulness-works-to-break-bad-habits/ Have a bad habit you'd like to curtail? Tap into the power of mindfulness.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-mindfulness-works-to-break-bad-habits/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-steps-to-wind-down-and-fall-asleep/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-steps-to-wind-down-and-fall-asleep/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-steps-to-wind-down-and-fall-asleep/ We all know that sleep is important for health, but what can you do if you have trouble falling asleep? Nighttime meditation can help you clear thoughts from your mind and tell your body that it's time to sleep.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-steps-to-wind-down-and-fall-asleep/feed/ 0