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Pink Shirt Day 2025

Pink Shirt Day 2025

Pink Shirt Day, which lands on Wednesday February 26th this year, began in Canada in 2007, has evolved into a global crusade advocating for kindness, inclusion, and respect across various sectors. It serves as a poignant reminder to assess our contributions towards creating environments—especially in professional settings—where every individual feels...

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Slowing Down Amidst the Hustle

Slowing Down Amidst the Hustle

Constant hustling, producing, and being ambitious in the pursuit of success has both advantages and disadvantages.  A strong focus on achieving success might mean that individuals are able to meet or exceed expectations, achieve goals, and move up more quickly. This is not only internally validating as individuals feel good...

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Conquering Blue Monday: Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues

Conquering Blue Monday: Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues

As January progresses, we encounter what is popularly known as Blue Monday—the third Monday of the month, often described as the most depressing day of the year. This concept initially stemmed from the combination of dreary winter weather, the post-holiday slump, and the fading glow of New Year's resolutions. While...

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Reflections

Reflections

As we approach the end of 2024, we at Walmsley EFAP invite you to reflect on the last year; your achievements, relationships you’ve made, and lessons you’ve learned. We’re looking back too. 2024 has been a busy year for us. We celebrated our 30th anniversary, helped connect thousands of people...

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Prepping for the Holidays

Prepping for the Holidays

Unwrapping Joy: Rediscovering What Truly Matters This Holiday Season  As the holiday season approaches, streets glow with twinkling lights, stores buzz with festive music, and calendars fill with gatherings and to-do lists. Amid the excitement, it’s easy to get caught up in societal and family expectations—hosting the perfect dinner, finding...

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National Grief and Bereavement Day

National Grief and Bereavement Day

National Grief and Bereavement Day Introduction National Grief and Bereavement Day, observed this year on November 19th, serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that loss can have on individuals, families, and communities. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the emotions associated with grief and the...

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Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion

Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion

Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion  Anger can be challenging to understand and manage. When you think of anger, you might picture clenched fists, a red face, or perhaps an intense outburst. While these reactions are common signs of anger, there are diverse ways people experience and express...

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The Importance of Morning Routine

The Importance of Morning Routine

The idea of a morning routine might feel overwhelming, especially if you believe it requires an extra early wake up to work on numerous tasks before the day has even officially started. It might be enticing to scrap the morning routine and instead sleep until the last minute possible and...

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