COVID-19 ushered in an age of disruption that altered how people socialize, shop, eat, and even exercise. Among these disrupted categories, the exercise industry experienced significant change during the pandemic because exercising varies so much from person to person. With the pandemic in full force, going to the gym was no longer an option, [...]
Watch as adults hand things to kids and say, “Say thank you,” or later, “what do you say?” Albeit in a rote form, this is kids learning about a polite form of gratitude. But where does real gratitude spring from, where does it lead to, and what does it nourish? This last year has [...]
The early pandemic has shifted a lot of my normal day-to-day routines, especially regarding work. Prior to the pandemic, I had the option to go into the office, a daily commute, and a routine that I grew accustomed to. However, since switching to remote work, I have had to create a new routine that [...]
Successful workplace wellness programs are often “easier said than done.” The current wisdom outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management argues that “a well-executed program can reduce health care costs, augment productivity, and increase employee retention, providing further support for the correlation between personal health and job satisfaction.” Traditional employer wellness programs [...]
A few years ago, I volunteered to sing in a Christmas Choir in Indianapolis. As soon as the holiday season starts, my heart begins to sing. Listening to Christmas carolers and singing along contributes to my happiness. What can singing alone, singing for others, or listening to music do for you? My soul felt [...]
Yoga is one of those health trends that has become increasingly popular in American culture over the last several decades. While many people have jumped into the yoga craze, there are many individuals who are still unsure of what yoga is and the tremendous health benefits it can provide. For starters, yoga originated as [...]
Wellness programs are a great opportunity to engage employees in health and wellness. netlogx has a great take on wellness initiatives with the Monthly Team Step Challenge which encourages team members to walk as many steps in a day as they possibly can! The end goal is to have the most steps so you [...]
Having a consistent wellness routine has not always been the easiest thing for me to maintain. Like many things, prioritizing health and wellness can seem to slide to the back burner if not taken seriously. I have found myself often fluctuating with my wellness habits, but I have taken these few steps to stay [...]
Our “senior” dog Ladybug follows the same routine every day: Wakes us up at 6:30 a.m. Gets fed breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Gets let outside at 7:15 a.m. Sleeps arguably from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Takes a walk with her humans at 5:30 p.m. Eats dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hangs out with us [...]
Merriam Webster dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” I like that the definition includes “an actively sought goal.” Wellness is not something that happens overnight, nor is it a linear process. Wellness takes time. I’ve discovered that sometimes finding a wellness [...]
