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Finding Focus at Home
Written by: Mary Rosenthol, CFW Health and Fitness Expert Working from home used to be a rarity, but in today’s world it has become commonplace. While working from home does have benefits, working remotely also poses challenges. Fortunately, there are some tips that can make working from home both more efficient and pleasant. Tip #1:…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning your Workspace, Mentally and Physically
Written by: Keriann Hill, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager The gloomy winter weather is finally behind us and spring has sprung! Many of us have started our spring cleaning, dusting off windowsills and letting in the fresh breeze. Why shouldn’t we devote the same attention to all aspects of our lives, especially our workspace where…
Read MoreStaying Socially Connected While Physically Apart
Written by: Becky McGraw, CFW Health & Fitness Program Manager Whether we personally identify ourselves as introverted or extroverted, humans are naturally social creatures. During this absence of social events – no group fitness, concerts or barbeques – many may struggle with maintaining a level of connection with family, friends and coworkers. Compared to pandemics…
Read MoreThe Feet that Carry Us
Written by: Jennifer Sabol, CFW Assistant Health Fitness Program Manager As we enter into a new season of spring, we also find ourselves in a new season of uncertain times. Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, people are finding themselves having to make adjustments to their daily lives such as working from home, social…
Read MoreAddressing the 6 Dimensions of Wellness When You’re Stuck At Home
Written by: Kendall Rosen, CFW Sr. Health Fitness Program Manager Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute developed the Six Dimensions of Wellness in the 1970s. Today, these interdependent dimensions still provide a concise and well-balanced approach to creating and maintaining a healthy life. The following suggestions can help you on your wellness…
Read MoreUsing Mindfulness to Overcome Obstacles
Written by: Olivia Ventra, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Had you asked me two years ago, I wouldn’t be able to tell you what mindfulness meant, let alone how to incorporate it into my life. As much as I hate to admit it, I had always been an emotionally charged reactor. I often spoke or acted…
Read MoreSustainable Heart Health Initiatives
Written by: Kendall Rosen, CFW Senior Health Fitness Program Manager As February comes to a close, it’s a great time to assess what you are offering your employees to promote ongoing heart health and longevity. Maybe you captured a great group photo for Wear Red Day. Maybe you’ve sent out some informational resources via email…
Read More1,440 Minutes to Manage
Written by: Jennifer Sabol, CFW Assistant Health Fitness Program Manager Our world revolves around time. What we do in a year to a month all the way down to seconds. It can seem like we have such little time when we feel overwhelmed and stressed out. So why focus on the minutes? A minute is…
Read MoreRest and Recovery
Written by: Samantha Granger, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager It seems like in today’s fitness world everyone is training for something. Most of the time people forget to plan for adequate rest and recovery. I know that I am at fault for this. One of my coaches once told me “There is no such thing…
Read MoreThe Balancing Act
The role of social interactions on physical and mental health Written by: Ashley Deonarain, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager Life comes at you in waves. Sometimes you feel like you are on top, riding the waves with cool confidence. Other times, the waves slam into your body and it feels like you are being crushed. While…
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