by oksana | Sep 2, 2021
Where does your organization stand on this subject? The trend is that employee well-being programs are becoming more and more popular. Why? Here’s one reason – it saves you and your company money and more. By Investing in stress-management resources and wellness...
by oksana | Aug 26, 2021
There is another epidemic on the rise…burnout. Burnout is a sneaky devil. While there are 4 stages of burnout, we often don’t acknowledge and accept what we’re dealing with until the later stages. And by that point, it can take weeks, months, or even YEARS to back out...
by oksana | Aug 15, 2021
Remember to “undesk” yourself today. Did you know – sitting can make your body adapt to abnormal postures, creating muscle fatigue and potentially causing future muscle and joint problems? Prolonged sitting is also linked to mental health imbalances in our...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
“How to help people to embrace more mental well-being in their daily lives and at work?” is the question that I ponder every single day (including weekends). This month was no exception and the goal is to address ANY types of EXCUSES not to practice mental...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
So many people are quick to dismiss journaling but it can be so powerful! Some have said they think it’s “embarrassing” or “pointless” but those that give it a chance, almost always love it. Journaling allows you to get the jumble of thoughts, heavy emotions, to-do...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
Some people get sleepy when they meditate. Some might even doze off. Why so? Most people are chronically sleep-deprived or overly tired. Your body knows what it needs and it will take it as soon as you slow down. Meditation mirrors the same brainwave sequence as when...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
A (difficult) lesson we will always be learning is surrendering to circumstance. It’s a dance with control. We gain it, lose it, gain and lose it again. It happens this way everywhere in our lives, forever. Surrendering to circumstance looks like expecting a beautiful...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
I used to be a person who likes to have everything in place before committing. So when I booked my first trip to India at a time when I had no extra money for unexpected retreats – I shocked myself. But as I booked the trip, different energy flowed through me. I...
by oksana | Aug 6, 2021
In addition to mediation, contemplation, reflection, and journaling are other forms of stillness. Pausing and thinking about our work, life, and relationships is paramount to letting our brain and body sync. Journaling is a great tool, as it forces us to reflect and...
by oksana | Jun 23, 2021
Activity and rest are not opposites. They are two sides of one whole. One Whole You. Chances are you are super busy and active right now as the summer is at its peak. But how are you doing with your second half – the stillness? The easiest thing we can do...
