Category

Employee Wellbeing

How Stress Could Be Affecting Your Heart (+ 13 Heart-Smart Tips)

by Jessica Malen

This year we can all make a promise, to ourselves and those we care about, to look after our hearts. Read on for holistic heart tips and learn how stress could be affecting your heart – and what to do… Continue Reading →

The Power of Gratitude

by Nishat Islam

When people think of having gratitude, they think about being thankful for what they have in their life. This might be a fleeting moment, only occurring during positive events. Practicing gratitude focuses on the acknowledgement and appreciation of your blessings…. Continue Reading →

Taking the First Step to Getting Fit

by Megan Van Hoet

Like most tasks in life, one of the hardest aspects of exercising is getting started: taking the first step, signing up for the first class or jogging that first mile. Exercise has countless benefits including improved mood, better sleep, increased… Continue Reading →

Setting SMART Goals

by Megan Van Hoet

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Breaking down your goals into a manageable plan can be the difference between aspirations and accomplishments. You may want to reduce stress, be more fit, lose weight,… Continue Reading →

Play It “Safe” This Summer

by Kim Bielenda

Summer means good times under the sun and making memories with family and friends. While enjoying traditional summertime activities, however, it’s important to keep in mind certain safety measures. For example, two-thirds of drowning deaths occur in the summer, between… Continue Reading →

Choose This, Not That: Added Sugar

by Kristy Hegner

Consuming too much added sugar, or refined sugar is much easier than you may think. You don’t need to guzzle soda or eat sweets regularly to consume too much added sugar. Added sugar is found in foods that are considered… Continue Reading →

Self-Care for a Healthier, Happier Life

by Jessica Malen

Why Self-care Isn’t Selfish While it might sound contradictory, practicing self-care can actually be one of the most selfless things you can do. When you take time out to for you, it revitalizes your life so you can be the… Continue Reading →

114 Things to Try Instead of Tobacco

by Megan Van Hoet

Sometimes, the best thing we can do when a tobacco or nicotine craving hits is to simply redirect our attention to something different and interesting. Most of the time, the urge is gone within minutes! There are countless things you… Continue Reading →

Create Your Sleep-Oasis Drawer

by Jen Wynn

Did you know? There are five stages of the sleep cycle and each sleep cycle lasts roughly 90 minutes. Over the course of one night’s sleep, the length of each stage changes and even adjusts to the time of day… Continue Reading →

One Way to Support Your Mental Wellbeing During Your Workday, Now

by Jen Wynn

Mental health is an important part of overall wellbeing. Did you know it can change as other bodily systems shift due to daylight exposure, physical activity and even what we eat each day? Read on for one quick way to… Continue Reading →

© 2024 Motivate Health