Life’s balancing act
Life is challenging Some moments are amazingly beautiful while others are just tough. This holds true for both our professional and personal lives. As the years pass, I have found it more and more ...
Mental wellness
Workplace burnout: How to avoid that stressful, sinking feeling
Physician burnout is a relatively common experience in BC and elsewhere. Life at work, and outside of work can be busy, chaotic, and stressful. It can, at times, feel overwhelming. I won’t pretend t...
Mindfulness at work – a positive mental health strategy
I remember the day clearly. It was a snowy Monday morning, and I arrived at work only to learn that the company was being re-structured and the project I was working was cancelled due to budget constr...
Mental wellness inside and outside of mental illness
Exploring mental wellness During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we want to explore the message of hope, resiliency, and understanding that there is wellness inside and outside of illness. Whether y...
It matters!
This blog was co-authored by Cindy Gjerde (Regional Nursing Lead Tobacco Reduction). This summer, we want to know what wellness means to you Share a photo, story, drawing, or video explain...
Can I have a moment of your time?
The present moment, if you think about it, is the only time there is. No matter what time it is, it is always now. -Marianne Williamson Time is a funny thing Time has no wings, but flies occasio...
Loving yourself: Be bold, be beautiful, be brave!
Caring for yourself When we hear "invest in your relationships" - or even just the word relationship - most think that it involves a connection with another person. But have you ever thought about ...
