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Continue reading →: Weaving Care Into The Fabric Of WorkThere is a memory in the body of a worker. A memory of programs past. Of bright posters that peeled at the corners and emails that promised a new way, only to be followed by the same old weight. So when another offering appears, another wellness promise, the body does…
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Continue reading →: 5 Sneaky Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk |Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week (1). However, many people struggle to incorporate physical activity into their…
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Continue reading →: Homelessness Community Support Program
The Community First Village in Austin, Texas, has marked a significant milestone – 10 years of operation. This tiny home village, run by the nonprofit Mobile Loaves and Fishes, provides a supportive community for people transitioning out of homelessness. Founded by Alan Graham, the village has become a model for…
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Continue reading →: The Impact Of Environment On Mental Well-being: Natural And Built Spaces That Influence Mood
Research has identified various locations that can positively impact one’s mood. A beach at sunrise is one such place, where the combination of natural light, expansive horizon, and rhythmic waves can trigger serotonin production and calm the mind (Kaplan, 1995). The sound of water lapping against the shore has been…
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Continue reading →: Finding Solace In Community: A Lifeline For Those Living With Chronic ConditionsFour thousand pounds. An arbitrary figure, on a balance sheet, but in Braddan it represents a reprieve. It is the sound of a session not being cancelled, the continuation of a specific warmth found within the walls of The Roundhouse. For those on the Isle of Man living with the…
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Continue reading →: The Empty Spaces Of AffluenceThere is a particular silence that settles in a house filled with things that are not used. It is the hum of a wine refrigerator stocked for a party that will not be thrown, the inert gleam of a professional-grade stand mixer on a marble countertop, the solemn presence of…
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Continue reading →: Leveraging AI For Enhanced Employee Wellness And SupportThese tools offer confidential support, providing immediate coping resources or guiding employees to professional help. A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that AI-powered mental health interventions can lead to significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety (Kirkpatrick et al., 2022). The use of…
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Continue reading →: Beyond The Sit-UpDo you remember the sit-ups from school? The squeak of sneakers on a varnished gymnasium floor. The singular goal of touching your elbows to your knees, a motion that felt both necessary and somehow wrong, a folding of the body that seemed to miss the point entirely. The strain felt…
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Continue reading →: The Power Of Quiet Self-Improvement: Small Steps To Lasting ChangeJulia, the author of the article, notes that she often feels overwhelmed by the idea of making drastic changes, but small, incremental shifts can be more accessible and sustainable. This approach is supported by research in positive psychology, which emphasizes the importance of small, achievable goals in promoting lasting change…











