Wellness

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the countdown is usually packed with shortened deadlines for everything. Managing deadline stress during this time is key to enjoying your holidays.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

It seems like everything is go, go, go these days, and workplace anxiety is among the top absenteeism causes. As life and work become more fast-paced, it’s important to encourage a healthy work environment. Here are a few tips that can help employees stay physically and mentally healthy:

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

It’s no surprise that people are stressed out more than ever at work these days. The success of an employer is partially dependent upon the staff being healthy enough to come to work and carry out their assigned duties.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

It’s a fact that a well-rested mind makes you more productive at work. When you don’t get enough sleep or you don’t sleep well, your work life can suffer. Here are three tips for a better snooze:

How do you define “taking time out for yourself?” How about planning a “30-second vacation,” just to “reboot” throughout the day? Set an alarm on your watch or phone for 30 seconds. It can be performed almost anywhere or anytime, preferably sitting. I’ve even seen people do this at the gym.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

An estimated 29 million Americans have type 1 (T1D) or type 2 (T2D) diabetes. Both share warning signs, including increased hunger, thirst and frequent urination. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

Therapy can be used in a variety of ways. Sometimes therapy is used to reach a goal; other times it’s used to achieve a life change or as a way to discover who you are at your core. Counseling is a tool to use as you wish, and your therapist is there to guide and assist in the process.

You’re your own best guru when it comes to your well-being. Learn to tune into yourself and listen to your body’s innate wisdom with these steps:

Therapy is one of the great under-valued investments. Top performers rely on it to strengthen the relationships that impact their success and joy. Pausing life for an hour may seem like a luxury, but you’d probably be more interested if you knew a monthly conversation could:

The Little Rock Marathon is entering its 16th year on March 3-4.

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

You can’t always avoid the stress of work, but you can make it manageable. Create your own zen zone by incorporating these features into your workspace:

Whether you’re an ultra-marathoner or a more of a mall-walker, there’s an Arkansas race for you and the family.

It’s that time of year when most resolve to lead a healthier lifestyle as the New Year approaches.

Health coach and nutritionist Elizabeth Finch imparts sage advice as we dive headfirst into the holiday season.

The holidays already upon us. While this season can be a source of joy, it can also be a one of stress. With end-of-year deadlines looming and increased social activities filling up the calendar, here’s how to keep Scrooge from appearing at the office:

During its annual Heritage Week, CHI St. Vincent announced the launch of nine walking paths across four facilities. All campuses have both indoor and outdoor walking paths with the exception of Morrilton, which only has outdoor paths.

CARTI announced it’s offering free yoga classes for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The classes are in partnership with CARTI and Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the benefits of yoga to help relieve stress and symptoms of cancer.

Workplace design is in the throes of a renaissance, according to Steelcase. Rapid advances in technology, innovation agendas, the war on talent and employee disengagement are converging to create an “anti-corporate” backlash against traditional, uninspiring work-spaces.

Keeping healthy snacks in your office just makes sense. Munching throughout the day on nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, cheese, peanut butter or yogurt curbs your appetite for unhealthy sweets and vending machine treats. Try having grapes or blueberries.