There’s a newer piece of the work puzzle that has taken the business world by storm in the past several years. Can you guess what it is? Coaching. Whenever you speak to a business owner, it is highly likely that they have a business coach or a personal life coach or have had one in […]
The past several years has affected us beyond measure. When something unthinkable happens, like a global pandemic, it creates change. Not only did our work habits change but so did our daily habits. According to new research, COVID-19 has been linked to a decrease in physical activity for people around the globe. In this article, […]
FOR ALL GFOA ATTENDEES: Please send us an email to info@navyandsagebeneits.ca with the Subject: WELLNESS CHALLENGE to receive your complimentary customized wellness challenge. As a Boutique Group Benefits Firm, we pride ourselves on having the flexibility and creativity to find unique opportunities for keeping employees healthy and happy while at the same time reducing short […]
Do you find that when the days are shorter and darker, so are your moods? If so, know that you are not alone and that you may actually be experiencing what is commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (otherwise known as SAD) is a form of seasonal depression that occurs when triggered […]
Do you find your relationship to technology often resembles one of an on-again off again, partially-unhealthy relationship? If so, know that you’re not alone and that you may actually be experiencing a very real and common phenomenon: Screen Fatigue. Screen fatigue is something people are experiencing more and more frequently, especially since the most recent […]
Has your office ever tried to do a monthly wellness challenge with everyone to only have a handful of employees jump on board? Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’re seeing exciting new technology and programs that better help employers engage their employees in wellness activities and help track overall effectiveness. In this blog post, we’ll explore if […]
One thing’s for sure – if you want to live a healthy life, you are going to need to establish healthy habits! Habits are the cornerstone of what it means to cultivate a life that is happy, healthy, and overall full of purpose. Think about it – If you never gave your car an oil […]
Running a company is no easy task. There’s so much to consider from company books to creating marketing strategies for the year. The business landscape is always changing. As your company grows, employees will start to inquire about benefits. Or perhaps you want to be more pro-active in recruiting and retaining staff using a benefits […]
There’s no question – taking care of your mental health is a vital part of being productive in the workplace. If you’re burnt out and stressed, chances are those effects are going to start showing up in your work results. Conversely, when you feel supported, happy and healthy in your life – you’ll undoubtedly feel […]
Stress is inevitable, and in many ways a necessary factor of life. Think about it – when an animal in the wild is under attack, they need to enter the stress response in order to survive. The threat triggers a flood of cortisol which activates the sympathetic nervous system. The response is one of survival […]
