May | Connection

Return to Wellness MoonshotTM Calendar Overview Our world recently lost a generous soul. Rona Abramson was an educator, humanitarian and philanthropist. She also led the Women’s Wing of the Transcendental Meditation Movement, an effort that provides practical tools, wisdom and support to millions of vulnerable women and children in countries worldwide. Rona invited everyone she touched to discover the greatness within themselves and each other,…

What Will a #MeOnly Society Mean for Human Wellbeing?

Here is a developing trend worth pondering (with significant investment implications): the slow death of the family and the emergence of a #MeOnly society. Consumption, travel, housing, etc. are increasingly centered on the individual. Do you doubt it? This is backed by data (the number of young and middle-aged people living alone is soaring) and surprising new trends, such as “solomoons” replacing honeymoons (you celebrate…

“Walkshops” Not Workshops

MONTHLY BAROMETER – WELLNESS EDITION What can be done to reduce “easily” preventable costs that add to the fiscal burden of so many countries around the world? This is where wellness kicks in! New research conducted at Queen’s University Belfast and recently published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health concludes that sitting for too long costs countries hundreds of millions every year. The…

April | Go Green

When we commit to ecological responsibility, we not only benefit our organizations and the planet, we benefit ourselves. The simple truth? Every one of us is nature in marvelous expression. The following information will help you “go green” and promote wellbeing in your company, leadership and life. We encourage you to use these ideas during April and beyond to create a healthy planet and a…

A Silicon Valley Paradox: Obsessed with Both Workaholism and Wellness

MONTHLY BAROMETER – WELLNESS EDITION An issue to watch is whether our relation to work, and what it means for wellbeing, will evolve in 2019. When there is so much science-based evidence showing the necessity of a good night’s sleep, why is workaholism so much in vogue among successful entrepreneurs and investors? The culture of work zeal is particularly entrenched in the tech industry, where…

Embracing the Pledge to Wellness

Diane Bégin, VP at APEX Public Relations and ruckus Digital in Ontario, Canada, shares how the APEX and ruckus teams have embraced The Wellness Moonshot CalendarTM: A Year of Inspiration. We hope their story inspires you to join this important call to action and share your journey with us. The APEX and ruckus teams sharing the love on Valentine’s Day, during the heart-themed Wellness MoonshotTM.…