Ah, homemade soup. It’s healthy, versatile, easy, and delicious. What’s not to love? And during the cold winter months, it’s just about the perfect meal—providing cozy warmth from the inside out. In this video, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager Sabrina Black shares one of her go-to recipes that even picky [...]
5 tips for stress-free time off From personal days to vacation, stress-free time off is vital for R&R. Time off can come in many forms. You may receive hourly PTO (paid time off), or you may be a student taking a break. Regardless of how it’s defined, everyone needs [...]
If you can’t snooze, you lose. Once you realize how much sleep affects your energy level, brain function, metabolism, body weight, immune response, and mood, you’ll see why these six strategies give quality-sleep habits the wake-up call they deserve: Increase bright light exposure during the day. Natural sunlight or bright [...]
Whether it’s giving during times of emergencies or to improve the quality of life for local families, donations can have a far-reaching impact. Simply put, any donation you make to local charities will help make your community a better place, benefit the lives of others, and circle back to enhance [...]
Optimizing how you work from home not only gets you energized for more productivity, it also helps prevent burnout. To bring your best effort to each day, start fortifying your routine and workspace setup with these five work-from-home strategies. Contain the clutter. A feeling of disorder is draining and distracting, [...]
Clearing up misconceptions about seasonal influenza (flu) and flu vaccines Fall and winter are almost here. If you want to enjoy holiday gatherings and other fun activities, you’ll want to stay well. One of the best ways to do that is by getting a flu vaccine. Studies show [...]
Ready to boost your well-being with smart fiscal tips? These five spending moves for a healthier lifestyle pay dividends to your physical, mental, and social well-being: Home gym over a traditional gym membership. While gym memberships are great, even better is a discounted membership, or setting up your own gym [...]
Whether you’re just starting a new workout routine or ready to take it up a notch, having a few key pieces of equipment at home is a great way to keep you on track (especially when getting to the gym is a pipe dream). What to have on hand will [...]
Whether we’re truly passionate about our careers or working to pay the bills (or somewhere in between), we all have moments when we need to remind ourselves of what matters. Because finding purpose and meaning in our work is a vital part of our well-being, it’s important to reflect on [...]
Not only does empathy help forge personal bonds, it also guides us in asking the right questions, brings teams together, and helps us become better leaders. Luckily, empathy is learned, and we can get better at it by turning these four strategies into habits: Walk in their shoes. Seeing a [...]
