https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:04:47 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 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/5-things-to-do-in-2022-for-better-heart-health/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-things-to-do-in-2022-for-better-heart-health/#respond Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:55:56 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10386 It's not only Valentine's Day, but also Heart Month in February.   Fact: Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times.  Our heart deserves the utmost respect for keeping us alive, so the very least we can do in return is treat it well!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-things-to-do-in-2022-for-better-heart-health/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/should-everyone-get-a-sad-lamp-this-winter/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/should-everyone-get-a-sad-lamp-this-winter/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:55:28 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10333 Depending on each individual, SAD lamps can be a useful tool for reducing the effects of the winter blues.  There are also other ways to get some natural daylight, even if it means braving the cold and stepping outdoors for 10 - 20 minutes a day.  If you aren't feeling well, and you don't know what to do, it's always good advice to seek medical treatment from a health professional. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/should-everyone-get-a-sad-lamp-this-winter/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/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:55:32 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10071 Going to workout facilities hasn't been an option for quite some time so why not stay home and still get it done?  There are a few things to consider, so here's a quick start guide to get you on your way to your creating your own home gym at a reasonable cost.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/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/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:55:03 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10114 Here are many quick and simple ideas to try when you're feeling that your soul needs a little bit of TLC.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/33-ways-to-feed-your-soul/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-benefits-of-walking-as-exercise/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-benefits-of-walking-as-exercise/#respond Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:55:05 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9533 Sometimes we need only a gentle reminder that the simplest things can make the biggest difference in our lives.  Walking daily is one of them!  If you are physically able to walk, you can start enjoying the long term health benefits almost immediately.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-benefits-of-walking-as-exercise/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-you-should-resist-the-urge-to-multitask-during-zoom-meetings/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-you-should-resist-the-urge-to-multitask-during-zoom-meetings/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:55:59 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10053 Have you fallen victim to back to back online meetings in your company?  Often we don't have enough time to get our regular work done due to an overabundance of meetings, so the temptation is to multi-task or peek at our emails, fearing that we'll miss something.  The advice here is to avoid this wherever possible and to be present at your meetings, for everyone's sake.  However, scheduling a 5 or 10 minute buffer between meetings can allow enough time to answer that urgent email or stretch and quickly run to the bathroom before starting the next meeting.  It's the little things that can either help or hinder our work day!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-you-should-resist-the-urge-to-multitask-during-zoom-meetings/feed/ 0