At The Great Office Escape, we believe that one can achieve wellness on their own terms. What that means is that we’re not going to tell you what you should or shouldn’t do to be healthy. We are open to all the different ways that a person can find a balance between health and happiness.…
Do you meet with your team at the start of every morning? Standard management practices calls for that sort of thing, right? We all pile in a conference room or huddle around the office with pen and pad in hand and stare at the person in charge. There’s a sideshow going, a lot of head…
What is Stress? When I feel stressed out I feel agitated, irritable, angry, sad, or in emotional pain. Stress can mean different things to different people. The following definition of stress is one that sums it all up: Stress is any uncomfortable “emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes. – Baum, a. (1990).”…
Let’s talk a little about Yoga and how you can incorporate it into your work day- without much effort. We know that yoga can be very intimidating, especially when most advertisements show yogis in advanced poses. Don’t worry, we won’t be asking you to do a headstand. We won’t because that is just not the…
Ah mindfulness, you’ve heard of this term before and you might be wondering what it’s really all about. According to Psychology Today: Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life…
It’s the first day of 2015 and you might be at work right now – wishing that you weren’t. You might be suffering from the New Year’s Slump. The New Year’s Slump occurs when a person has had an overabundance of rich foods, drinks and excitement from the winter and New Year’s holiday. How do…
Meditation Is Important For Your Health It is so important to take the time to meditate and relax your mind. Meditating has many health benefits like lowering your blood pressure, improving your mood, focus and life satisfaction. Meditating also helps boost your immune system, decreases pain and inflammation. Meditation can also make you more mindful…
