The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety – New York Times, February 26, 2020 Most of us would agree that the past weeks, with news about the spread of the coronavirus ramping up daily, have been a source of worry, stress and anxiety. This short, highly digestible article does a great job of explaining the difference between these three notions. In a nutshell: Worry happens…
You Are Now Remotely Controlled (The Dark Side of Tech) – New York Times, January 24, 2020 The author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism claims that surveillance capitalists now control the science and the scientists, the secrets, and the truth. Two quotes that capture the essence of her argument: “We thought that we search Google, but now we understand that Google searches us”; and…
“We are all a work in progress. Our personal and collective wellbeing depends on our ability to grow.”—Desiree Watson, President, Wellness Interactive Branding, LLC Someone once said, “Nothing is constant except change.” All of us at the Global Wellness Institute wholeheartedly agree. And there is certainly a lot of change happening now around the world. Now, more than ever, our work to help people prioritize…
Finland is considering a four-day week. Is this the secret of happiness? – The Guardian, January 6, 2020 The new 34-year-old Finnish prime minister has floated the proposal of reduced working hours to boost productivity and cut carbon emissions. This article presents the evidence behind the idea. In a nutshell: It works! Different recent studies conducted around the world show that working less enhances productivity…
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Take the “Are You a Wellness Leader?” Quiz! “As you include more of yourself in your wellness journey, you will discover a deeper level of joy, wellbeing and purpose.”—Jeffrey Abramson, Partner, The Tower Companies As a wellness leader, you’ve been thinking about how to take better care of yourself while helping your family and colleagues be healthier too. You may have completed The Wellness Moonshot…
