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/11-breathing-exercises-that-help-quell-anxiety/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/11-breathing-exercises-that-help-quell-anxiety/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:29:43 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10712 Looking to bring a bit more peace into your life?  Try out these breathing exercises.   11 Breathing Exercises That...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/11-breathing-exercises-that-help-quell-anxiety/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10678 From a personal standpoint, some of the best takeaways of this article are to make friends not enemies, leave work at work, don't suffer in silence, and stand up for yourself.  Yours may be different. We all go through rough patches in our career but it's vitally important to discover the root cause(s) so that positive steps can be taken to feel more empowered and less stressed out.  Self care is essential, so if you are going through a difficult phase, give this article a read or a share.  I hope it supports those who need it in some small way.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10639/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10639/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:10:36 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10639 Didn’t manage to take any holidays this summer? Or you did, but you’re still feeling stressed? This article has some...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10639/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/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/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/#respond Mon, 09 May 2022 10:55:07 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10557 Sleep apnea increases risk of sudden death and cardiac mortality twofold, according to health studies.  Physical activity and weight loss could play the biggest role in preventing this often undiagnosed condition by way of prevention and treatment, at no cost.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/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/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 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/#respond Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10323 Now closer to two years and counting!  Information like this remains VERY relevant as we are still dealing with the drawbacks of working from home more than the office.  A regular reminder to remain vigilant about self care is never a bad idea.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/at-home-for-a-year-office-workers-complain-of-aches-pains-and-zoom-fatigue/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