Life isn't lived in a straight line. It's filled with ups and downs, good days an bad days. For some of us, the ups and downs are like rolling hills. For others, it's like a rollercoaster that doesn't seem to ever end. At any time, you will find yourself somewhere along this continuum. (I made this version, my version in my brand colours to go in a presentation, you can see a more detailed version here ). Are you aware of these signs? We can move either way along the continuu

Did you know that the US Surgeon General reports that loneliness is a serious mental health hazard? Given my work in mental health and burnout, this is such an important topic for us to explore further in our workplaces and communities. In fact, " findings show that loneliness is as bad as smoking and has profound effects on mental health, increasing the risks of heart disease, stroke and dementia." Social connection significantly improves the health and well-being of all in

Mental Health First Aid - Standard virtual training is a fantastic training option for many teams for a variety of reasons: 1. Access - you, or your team members can join from wherever you work without having to travel to an in-person course or wait for a course to be offered in your area. 2. Virtual training accommodates hybrid employees or groups with team members in multiple Provinces 3. My team works hard to ensure that virtual training is engaging and interactive . The

There are many reasons why a team member may experience burnout at work . Burnout can be a result of workplace or individual factors, or both. Are you prepared to support your team members who may be struggling? Do you know who may be at higher risk? The most common causes of work-related stress are: heavy workload (caused by either employer, employee, or both) balancing work and personal life (raising children, caring for aging parents, supporting health issues for self or

1.Mental Health First Aid If you are a person who works with people, Mental Health First Aid is an important skill to have in your toolbox! - Increase your awareness of mental health and well being -Increase confidence to have conversations about mental health if you notice that someone is struggling. - Increase confidence in how to support someone in crisis. - Decrease stigma around mental health Available in 3 formats: Mental Health First Aid Standard (Face to Face) Mental

Today I'm interviewing Mark Kibyuk as a follow up to my post about the importance of taking your lunch break ! This 10 minute interview with Mark packs a punch with a lot of helpful information, including: What's happening in our bodies throughout our work day Why we need to eat properly throughout our day The concept of being "wired and tired" How we can better manage our stress responses What "eating a fire extinguisher" means About Mark Mark is a Naturopath focused on GUT

I'm here to help you take back your lunch break...I'm starting a lunch break REVOLUTION! Not joking. When I speak about burnout prevention, I often ask "who takes a regular or consistent lunch break?" In a recent session of about 40 participants, only 1 person raised their hand. ONE PERSON. Let that sink in for a moment. Here's a couple of reasons why taking breaks in our work day is SO important. Need to double-down on prioritizing your own lunch break? Here are 5 practical

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an important foundation skill for every workplace. If you ask me "who should take this training?" My short answer is, "anyone who works with people". Add on more urgency if you are a leader, supervisor, manager, want to make a difference in your workplace, or work closely 1-1 with team members or clients. I currently teach 3 versions of Mental Health Fi rst Aid (MHFA). MHFA Basic, MHFA Standard (face to face) and MHFA Standard (virtual).

In today's fast-paced work environment, encouraging team members to take regular breaks throughout the day is crucial for maintaining productivity, well-being, and overall job satisfaction. So how can you encourage breaks at work? I'm a huge advocate for taking the time to rest our minds and bodies. I've noticed in many of my conversations at workplaces lately that the idea of REST makes a lot of people very uncomfortable. Our culture tells us that productivity = constant

In every workplace, psychological safety plays a pivotal role in determining employee well-being and productivity. When psychological safety is strong, employees feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and expressing concerns without fear of retribution. However, there may be "leaks" in this crucial aspect of our work environment that hinder its effectiveness. Let's explore some of these psychological safety leaks and learn how to identify and address them. 1. Organizat