https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. 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/business/10-simple-productivity-tips-for-organizing-your-work-life/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-simple-productivity-tips-for-organizing-your-work-life/#respond Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:55:51 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10467 It's never been more challenging to find enough hours in the work day, even if we are to believe we gain some extra time due to less commuting when working from home.  To get the most out of our workday, we need to focus on getting more done, in less time with maximum efficiency.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-simple-productivity-tips-for-organizing-your-work-life/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/singing-in-the-rain-and-bringing-light-through-a-dark-pandemic/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/singing-in-the-rain-and-bringing-light-through-a-dark-pandemic/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:55:15 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10491 Through adversity come amazing stories of resilience and hope. Nick Dangeli used to perform in his dance group, sharing the culture of the Nisga'a people. These days, Nick dances on his own. Read about his approach to keeping his spirit strong during the pandemic.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/singing-in-the-rain-and-bringing-light-through-a-dark-pandemic/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:55:26 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10437 It's very difficult to escape the minute by minute news in today's society, even though we may want to try.  When pandemic related news is slowly replaced by other world issues, it can negatively impact our thoughts and emotions.  It's important to strike a balance between staying informed and being completely overwhelmed.  ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-tips-for-coping-when-the-news-is-getting-to-you/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10263 To end the year on a lighter note, here are some inspirational, witty and enduring quotes from celebrities and thought leaders who want to help you start fresh in 2022! ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-ways-to-lighten-your-stress-load/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-ways-to-lighten-your-stress-load/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:55:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10248 At the end of the day, regardless of our social status or our luck in life, we all experience stress to some degree.  When it starts to affect you negatively, try these techniques to lighten your stress load.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-ways-to-lighten-your-stress-load/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/what-is-empathy-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-great-leaders/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/what-is-empathy-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-great-leaders/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:55:22 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10192 As Bill Gates pointed out in a Stanford commencement speech, “If we're going to make our optimism matter to everyone and empower people everywhere, we have to see the lives of those most in need. If we have optimism, but we don't have empathy — then it doesn't matter how much we master the secrets of science, we're not really solving problems; we're just working on puzzles.”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/what-is-empathy-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-great-leaders/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/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