Do you feel like you’re living life in a fog? Are you having trouble concentrating? Does it feel like you are experiencing burnout and only have enough energy to get through the day? These feelings aren’t as serious as clinical depression, but the struggle is still very real. You’re probably experiencing a sense of languishing. Many psychologists have used the … Read More
Why Self-Funding Might Make Sense for Your Employer Organization
Self-funded insurance is becoming more popular with employers today—especially those operating in the public sector, as the benefits of self-funding many of the time outweigh the costs. Education is key! Only employers that have an experienced self-funding consultant in their corner are able to understand the financial benefits, realize the full potential, and reap the rewards of self-funding. Rewards include … Read More
Secrets to Long-Lasting Habit Change
Humans by nature are often resistant to change. We are creatures of habit and comfort. We do not like to do things we know will make us uncomfortable, despite knowing and understanding the positive benefits that can come from these often temporary sacrifices. According to the CDC, a small percentage (only 6%) of Americans consistently engage in the top five … Read More
Why It’s Important to Take Short and Long Breaks from Work
If you’ve ever experienced brain drain, idea or writer’s block, creative malaise at work, you’re not alone. We’ve all experienced these productivity inhibitors at some time or another during normal work hours. The struggle they present when trying to get things done can be debilitating for employees and leaders, alike, no matter what industry you’re in. Research presented in Psychology … Read More
Back to Basics: Tips For Getting Your Health Back on Track
The growing prevalence of chronic disease in the U.S. is staggering. Chronic disease is becoming the new norm, with 51.8% of U.S. adults living with at least one chronic condition and 27.2% with multiple chronic conditions (3). Some experts suggest this rise in chronic disease is due to a mismatch between human biology’s innate interdependence with nature and the disconnect … Read More
Coping with Change: Supporting Employee Physical and Mental Wellbeing in Challenging Times
The human brain is hard-wired to be suspicious of change. This serves as a built-in defense mechanism that makes up part of our primitive survival instincts. Moreover, we face heightened levels of stress when experiencing change, regardless of whether we perceive it to be good or bad change. There is no denying that we’ve all faced a significant amount of … Read More
School District Purchasing and Procurement 101
We all know how to buy things … stop at the store, go to the mall, buy and repeat. What if, however, you’re purchasing on a grander scale … like for thousands of employees in a school district vs. your family of four? Imagine routinely buying products priced at more than $100,000. Think of how you would maintain order while … Read More
Self-Compassion: The Secret to Stress Reduction
Growing up, we learned our actions have consequences – “treat others the way you want to be treated.” While an important lesson, when did we learn how we should treat ourselves? Recent research shows that being kind to ourselves and addressing our mistakes with grace may be the key to stress reduction. What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is having a sense … Read More
Optimizing Your Sleep Environment – Black Out Challenge
Sleep is a complex process meant for restoration of the mind and body. It is our innate time for rest, integration and repair. When we have persistent disturbances to a natural sleep pattern, we see detrimental consequences in our health. It is for this reason that sleep and proper sleep hygiene should be an everyday priority. Insufficient or poor-quality sleep … Read More
Benefits Plan Changing? Here’s How To Prepare
The one constant in life is change. Employee benefit plans are no different. Whether your employer is changing vendors or adding new plan benefits, it’s important to be prepared, ask the right questions and understand how the changes are going to affect you. Here are a few tips to help you prepare. Plan, Prepare and Do Your Research One of … Read More