Category: Self-cre

What is Self-Care and Why is it Important?

Posted on by Carrie Mead, MS, LCPC in EFT Emotional Freedom Technique, Psychology, reiki, Self-cre, Uncategorized
Carrie Mead, MS
Professional Life Coach

Self-care is a buzzword that we have all heard but I wonder how many people really know what it means to care for one’s self.  I bet that most people talk a lot more about this topic than they actually practice self-care on a regular and consistent basis.  Statistics often speak louder than words and on Instagram alone, the hashtag #selfcare has been used more than 75 million times as of today! So, it is evident that people are talking a lot about self-care but there’s no evidence that people are putting their words into action. 

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Workplace Wellness is not Optional

Posted on by Carrie Mead, MS, LCPC in Career Coaching, reiki, Self-cre, Uncategorized

depression and anxiety impact work

When the days draw-in and sunlight begins to wane (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), you may notice a drop in your energy levels, motivation, and mood. This most often rears its ugly head in the workplace.  Maybe it is a missed deadline, a skipped meeting, or a lack of follow-through on a commitment.  Maybe it is increased anxiety about job security due to your poor performance. However it is showing up for you, stress is a problem and you may not be able to solve it on your own. According to the Washington Post [1] depression and anxiety cost the global economy over $1 trillion in lost productivity. In the USA alone that is upwards of 200 million lost workdays every year! With numbers like this, everyone will benefit from workplace wellness initiatives that respect and create a work-life balance.

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