Struggling to naturally energize and motivate yourself during the winter months?

You aren’t the only one.

It’s scientifically proven that wintertime makes the body a lot less energetic.

Naturally, as the days shorten and grow colder, the colder weather disrupts the body’s sleep schedule. This can make it challenging to get out from under the covers in the morning and stay motivated throughout the day.

This post offers insights from experts like dieticians, psychotherapists, life coaches, and nutritionists. Below, find out what they have to say about how to increase energy and motivation throughout the darkest days of winter.

Need some healthy eating tips to survive the stress of the holiday season?

We have you covered.

As we head into the new year — when crash diets and gym memberships become all the rage — the key to staying healthy is really just eating well and moving a bit.  

No special diets needed. But sometimes, a little reminder on how to eat well doesn’t hurt. In this post, our 21 tips offer insight like how to use fennel to get rid of bloating after eating greens, which carbs are indeed the good carbs, and more.

Below are all the healthy eating tips you need to keep your diet on track through the holidays and the new year. Cheers to eating well!

What does stress management in the workplace look like at your company? Stress in and of itself isn’t bad, but when it’s chronic, that’s when the problems begin.

When the body is under too much stress, it can cause:

• Anxiety
• Headaches
• Depression
• Digestive issues
• High blood pressure
• Bodily inflammation
• Coronary artery disease

And that’s just the short list.

Recent research indicates more Americans are continuously distressed, thanks in part to the pandemic. Even simple decisions are becoming more difficult to make, states the recent American Psychological Association's "Stress in America'' survey. It found that 32 percent of adults have been so stressed by the pandemic, that they sometimes wrestle with daily tasks like choosing what to wear.

Managers have a duty to ensure their team works productively, but not to the point of a stressful breakdown. Encouraging workers to take steps to manage stress appropriately not only helps them in the short-term, it provides a healthy way for them to cope with ongoing life stressors. It will also create a more sound workforce.  

Want to help minimize workplace stress and help your employees copy in a healthy way? Here are 11 easy tips both management and employees can benefit from — any day of the week.

Have you been preparing for a healthcare cost hike come January 1?

If not, it’s time to seriously start considering how healthcare costs will eat into the company budget if you offer employees healthcare plans.

Many U.S. employers are now looking at ways to prioritize employee wellbeing and healthcare affordability as health benefits are expected to increase by more than 5 percent in 2022, stated an October 2021 survey released by Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company.

Here’s a look at a few different survey insights and cost-saving measures employers may want to consider moving into the new year.

If you’re in a leadership position, you know all too well how full your schedule gets, leaving little time for the “fun activities”. But, for health’s sake, it should never be too full to where there’s no time for self-care.

Why is self-care important? It’s what will keep you balanced and overall healthier. It keeps you grounded.

When you take care of your body and mind, you’re bound to be more productive, healthier, and happier. Every leader knows their best work comes when they feel their best. That’s really what self-care is all about.

If you’re still giving pushback to the idea, maybe this post will change your mind. Below you’ll uncover why it’s essential for leaders to increase their own self care practices now rather than later.

Does it feel like you’re walking through a fog these days?

Learning how to improve concentration and applying specific techniques can help kick the foggy feeling.

If you have brain fog — like issues with memory, concentration, or thinking —  it may be a daily battle to remember even the most basic of tasks you need to do. Whether the cause is from lack of sleep, medication, COVID after-effects, or something else, that’s where concentration tricks can come in handy.

This post will cover what brain fog is, how it impacts work and other activities, and simple ways to get a clear brain boost.

Mental health and the holidays go hand in hand.

While many people look forward to rocking around the Christmas tree and more, others want nothing more than January 1 to arrive ASAP.

Not surprisingly, an estimated 64% of those with mental illness feel their conditions worsen during the holiday season. Between pandemic isolation and other factors like loneliness and grief, the holidays can create a huge burden on individuals’ mental health. Shorter days and less sunlight can also contribute to seasonal depression as well.

As an employer, taking time to check-in, offering resources, and lessening the holiday work event pressure can be helpful for struggling employees.

 This post will look at how the holidays can hurt employees’ health and  tips for staying mentally fit during some of the busiest and most stressful times of the year.

In trying times, it can be hard to stay positive.

Yet in even the most difficult of times, the benefits of positive thinking can help both your mind and body. Luckily, thinking positively is a habit we can train ourselves to do. Research shows it has a positive impact on health, too. Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health.

Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:

• Increased life span
• Lower rates of depression
• Greater resistance to the common cold

This post will cover ways to encourage positive thinking in the workplace and how it impacts the health of individuals, colleagues, and the overall workplace.

Here’s a look at how the benefits of positive thinking impact more than just your mind:

Already planning for the holidays?

Be sure to plan on ways to reduce holiday stress, too. For some employees, this can be the most stressful time of year. With in-laws visiting, looming work deadlines, party planning, present shopping, and more, it can sometimes feel like way too much.

Luckily, with some tweaks to time management and stress management techniques, this holiday season can be approached with a stress-free attitude.

This post will look at ways to keep calm and healthy, including working as a team, creating detailed to-do lists, meal planning, taking mental health days, and more.

Read on for the secrets to a happy-go-lucky holiday season ahead!

When was the last time you gave thanks?

Research shows gratitude benefits us in more ways than one. As we go into the Thanksgiving and holiday season, it’s a great time to reflect on what we’re thankful for in life. It’s also a prime time to start reaping some gratitude practice benefits — including improved sleep and major mental health perks.

In a season that is often rushed and frantic, now is an ideal time for employers to encourage team members to slow down. It’s a good reminder for everyone trying to wrap up end-of-year projects between travel plans, holiday prepping, and event scheduling.

This post shares the benefits of gratitude reflection, including how it impacts relationships, productivity, positivity, and overall mental health.