Working remotely definitely has its advantages. No commuting time and more flexible work hours are among some of the benefits that people have discovered since pandemic lockdowns began in March 2020. Even as restrictions have eased, many people continue to work remotely. Here’s the downside: Remote working tends to keep people glued to their work. There’s less incentive to get up and move around. There are no physical meetings and there’s nobody down the hall to go talk to. P

“The most damaging phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way’.” - Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper There is so much that is uncertain in these times of pandemic. So many have tragically died, and many have suffered. Millions of people are experiencing growing economic hardship as a result of worldwide lockdowns. We have learned new phrases such as, “social distancing”, “flattening the curve” and “personal protective equipment”. We are quarantining, self-isolat

“Fear makes us feel our humanity.” - Benjamin Disraeli I read that approximately 4.5 billion people are currently observing one form or another of sheltering in place during this COVID-19 pandemic. That’s a staggering statistic! More than half of humanity is currently engaged in the battle against the coronavirus. By staying at home, you are protecting yourself and everybody else and helping to flatten the curve. The good news is your efforts are making a difference. Many co

“ We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” On June 4, 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill roused the British people with this

What I find surprising when I go to corporate offices to talk about the perils of sitting is the fact that most people are simply not aware of the risk of long-term sitting. Most office workers stay in one position for too long and take infrequent breaks. The physical and mental strain continues to build day after day. The health risks are numerous. The good news is that there are some very basic activities that you can do every day to reduce the stress on your body and your

Are You Sitting Too Much? After a long day of sitting at the office, commuting for two hours and eating dinner, you are thinking of sitting on the couch and watching your favorite TV series on Netflix for the next 3 to 4 hours.  Think again! As the expression goes on election night newscasts, “the numbers are now in – and these numbers are not looking good!” Here’s Your Wake-Up Call Over the past few years, major research studies on the effects of long-term sitting have come

People are sitting for longer and longer at work and at play. Population-based research studies are now telling us about the harmful effects all this sitting is having on the human body and our health. The new buzz word headline in media is “Sitting is the New Smoking” . In the 21st century it is estimated that most North Americans sit an average of 12-15 hours a day. Daily commuting, sitting at work, working/playing on computers and smartphones, and watching TV keeps us st