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Earth Day

Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day is the one day we set aside in the year to acknowledge and appreciate this beautiful and vibrant planet we call home. On April 22nd, we take the time to celebrate and reflect on the achievements of environmental efforts and movements that focused on, and continue to focus on, protecting our Earth and its natural resources, along with raising awareness of the importance of cherishing our world. The Earth Day mission is founded on the principle that all peoples have a moral right to a healthy and sustainable environment, regardless of income, race, gender, or geography.

Automatic Negative Thoughts

Apr 08, 2024

Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are thoughts that may occur anytime, anywhere, and are generally directed to yourself in a negative way. They can be pretty awful thoughts to have and tend to occur at greater frequency when you are feeling anxious, stressed, or vulnerable.

Workplace Change

Mar 25, 2024

Change—it’s like the unexpected guest at your dinner party, showing up whether you invited it or not. In the workplace, this guest can arrive in the form of a new software system everyone must learn, a shift in your job role, or even a complete change in company leadership. While some of us might welcome this guest with open arms, excited by the novelty, others might feel like hiding in the kitchen until it leaves. Change is challenging, inevitable, and often laden with a mix of emotions.

The Sunday Scaries

Mar 11, 2024

When the clock strikes 5pm on Friday many people switch into weekend mode and start getting ready for a night out or a night in. Trying to hold onto and make the most of the time away from work or school, we relish in the ease with which we can enjoy our Friday evenings and Saturdays. Unfortunately, before we even know it, Sunday rolls around and the “Sunday Scaries” hit. For shift workers, the Sunday Scaries can happen on a different day of the week with the same effect.

Pink Shirt Day 2024

Feb 26, 2024

Pink Shirt Day 2024 is on February 28th. It is an annual event to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities. This day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 when two high school students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against bullying by wearing pink shirts after a fellow student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school.

Mental Health Considerations for Retirement

Feb 12, 2024

Retirement marks a significant life transition, often with visions of newfound freedom and opportunities for personal fulfillment. While this stage of life can bring joy and relaxation, it also presents unique challenges to mental health and well-being. As you navigate the complexities of retirement, addressing mental health concerns becomes more and more important.

Thirty Years of Being There

Jan 25, 2024

Have you ever stopped and thought about how you got to where you are in life? How and why you made the decisions you did, what were the motivating factors and what prompted you to take a particular life course? Perhaps it was a combination of influences from others that you admired, spontaneous opportunities, and your unique personality with it’s own set of attributes and gifts. I’ve been doing a lot of that kind of reflecting lately as it is now 30 years since the inception of Walmsley EFAP.

Blue Monday

Jan 10, 2024

Blue Monday is a term that gained popularity to describe the third Monday of January, which is often considered the most depressing day of the year. This year it falls on January 15th. The concept was first introduced in 2005 by a British psychologist, Dr. Cliff Arnall, who claimed to have developed a formula to determine the gloomiest day. While the scientific validity of Blue Monday has been widely questioned, it does draw attention to the prevalence of depression, especially during the winter months.

Looking Back and Planning Ahead

Dec 18, 2023

This is it, the final Walmsley blog of 2023. Oftentimes the end of the year can evoke a number of different emotions. Feelings of excitement for the new year to come, wistfulness while you reflect on the last 12 months, and fear of what lies ahead are all common this time of year. Whatever the case is for you, it can be helpful to sit down, sort through your thoughts and feelings, and decide how they pertain to the new year. Approaching this process with balance and intention can be a spirit booster if you lean into recognizing the challenges that you have faced and focus on your potential for growth in the year to come.

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