Work Well NW

At Work Well NW, our mission is clear: to empower individuals on their journey to holistic well-being through transformative and inclusive wellness classes. 🌟 Join us in creating a supportive and nurturing space where personal growth, self-awareness, and positive lifestyle choices flourish.

The next time the feeling of overwhelm visits you, see if nature can help you shift. Take a break to watch the clouds drift or walk to a nearby park where you can visit some trees. Nature can be quick medicine.

Ever feel like your mind's stuck on repeat with complaints? It's natural—we're wired that way for our safety. But to amp up positivity, it's time to switch tracks with some interventions.

We are beings of co-regulation. True wellness encompasses more than just physical health and more than digital content. A holistic approach prioritizes connection, fostering bonds that nourish the soul and elevate overall well-being.

Is your wellness program just checking a box, or does it deliver measurable improvements in well-being? It's time to ensure that your wellness initiatives not only exist but also make a real difference in the lives of your team members.

In today's digital age, prioritizing team wellness extends beyond virtual interactions. Embrace the value of in-person experiences to nurture connection, collaboration, and well-being among your team members.

Give your nervous system the gift of setting limits on technology usage. What would it feel like to take a walk during your next break without your phone? Testing how tethered we are to our devices can be eye-opening.

Remote work wellness tips:

Maintain Regular Hours: Establish boundaries and prevent overwork by sticking to a consistent schedule.

Practice Self-Care: Prioritize activities like exercise, meditation, and hobbies to promote mental and physical health.

Create a ritual for closing out your workday

Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, emphasizes the profound link between emotional well-being and overall health. He recommends prioritizing simple yet powerful practices like sleep, social connection, and meditation to foster emotional wellness and optimize your health.

Is your wellness program of interest to the entire team? A robust wellness initiative should address the needs of your entire team, ensuring that everyone receives value and support for their well-being journey. 🌿✨

What are your favorite ways of filling your own cup? How often are you making space for it?

We can be so hard on ourselves and much of the chatter in the mind is unconscious. Studies in the world of positive psychology encourage us to counter this negative self-criticism with some positive self-talk.

Respect boundaries between work and non-work time.
When workplace leaders set, respect, and model clear boundaries between time on and off the job, workers report a greater sense of well-being. By not penalizing workers for this flexibility needed, leaders can alleviate anxiety or fears of missing work demands. This helps workers have the time needed for rest to optimize their health, productivity, and creativity. Organizations can also establish policies to limit digital communication outside of work hours.

The Power of The Pause✨
Give your nervous system a little reset by pushing back from your desk, closing your eyes, and taking 10 breaths in and out of the nose. A short pause can have a big impact on our energy, creativity and emotions.

Wellness programs that are underutilized often do not see each team member's unique needs. Getting the team together to share their interests and challenges is a great way to build an engaged wellness program.

Cultivate Opportunities for Workplace Connection 🤝✨

Building strong, supportive work relationships is the cornerstone of higher workplace satisfaction, engagement, and innovation. These relationships extend between leaders and workers, among team collaborators, and with consumers and customers.

Investing in creating opportunities to establish trusted relationships is not just good for morale; it's a catalyst for workplace success.

Happiness doesn't show up at our door knocking. We have to create space for it to arrive.

Knowing how to reduce your negativity bias while simultaneously making time to take in beauty and awe can shift how often we experience happiness. 🌿

Workplaces that support a culture of well-being and connection are possible. With intention, planning, and time, your team can create a meaningful shift. 🌿✨

How often is your body at home, but your mind is still at work? This mental habit, which we are all guilty of, can lead to burnout. Awareness is the first step.
The second is creating a habit at the end of the work day that establishes a boundary between your work day and your home life. 🌿💫

Did you know? Companies with robust wellness programs experience a significant drop in employee turnover rates. Investing in employee well-being isn't just about health—it's a strategic move for organizational success and retention. 🌱

It is that time of year when we start to look toward what we want this year to look like.
What if your habits could move you toward improved health, well-being, and happiness, one small change at a time? What if the process can help us live a more engaged life?
What if self-kindness is the path forward?

Partnering and collaborating with organizations to plan and implement wellness benefits to support their employees is our passion and our purpose. 💬

Transitions can be tough. Humans are not wired to embrace change.
Giving our feelings and thoughts attention can help us address these challenges.
Whether the transition is coming back into the office, a leadership change, or a transition in your personal life, self-reflection and self-kindness are important. A practice of mindfulness can support you.

The opportunity to develop a growth mindset is present during times of transition. But first, we need to understand how we are wired.

The Harmony Within a Team: When one individual's nervous system finds balance, it radiates a calming influence throughout the group. Like a ripple in water, a regulated state fosters team unity and enhances collective well-being.

Embracing the blend of in-person interactions and remote flexibility could redefine productivity, collaboration, and well-being. Here's why returning to the office might just be the positive shift we need. 🏢✨
✨Reinvigorated Collaboration
✨Work-Life Boundaries:
✨Professional Development
✨Wellness and Mental Health
✨Organizational Culture and Identity:
✨Operational Efficiency

Humans are not wired for happiness. We are wired for survival, meaning our bodies and minds are wired for threat detection.
Mother Nature does not care if you have a good day, just that you physically make it through the day.
Understanding the neurobiology of the human stress cycle can help us reduce anxiety and turn up the dial on our own happiness. We have the power through our own awareness. 💪🧠

'Wellbeing is a learned skill. It is trainable.' - Richie Davidson, Neuroscientist at UW–Madison
With guidance and practice, we hold the key to our own well-being. Embrace the journey of growth, cultivate resilience, and harness the transformative potential within. 🌱💪

A Few Minutes Outdoors Can Lift Your Mood. Even In The Rain!
Can you find a park near your home or work?

- Immerse yourself in the soothing sights, sounds, and scents of being outside. Use All 5 Senses.
- Feel the gentle breeze, listen to the rustle of leaves, and absorb the calming green hues.

🌿 Reduce Stress and Boost Mood
- Studies show that forest bathing reduces cortisol levels, alleviating stress.
- Inhaling phytoncides released by trees enhances mood and promotes relaxation.

🌳 Enhance Immune Function
- Exposure to nature's healing energy strengthens the immune system.
- Breathe in the fresh, oxygen-rich air for a natural immunity boost.

Embark on a journey of well-being through the healing power of nature. 🌲💚

We are not wired for happiness. We are wired for survival. Which means that our brains have an inherent negativity bias. Due to the neuroplasticity of the brain, we can create more neural pathways for happiness. But we need to create time for brain health in the same way we make time to brush our teeth.
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