Making time for self-care
Shirley Hogan // Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC Self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and those around us. Some people think self-care is selfish or inconsiderate; however, we cannot help or care for others if our own cup is empty. Often as our schedules fill up […]
Supporting women’s mental health in the workplace
Mary Lu Spagrud // Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince George/Quesnel Branch The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as, “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution […]
Workcations: the home office revisited
Tracey McBride // Tourism Prince George Close your eyes and think about the home office! For the lucky ones, it could be a spare room they converted to a work space with a desk, and a door that closes. But the alternatives? Perhaps the dining room table is doing double duty as a desk. Or […]
Beating those winter blues
Mary Lu Spagrud // Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince George/Quesnel Branch Have you ever noticed how different you feel on a warm sunny day? How about when it’s cold, snowy here in PG? Does it change how you feel then? Everyone’s mood can be affected by the weather. It impacts what we wear, how […]
7 ideas you can use to plan a beautiful day
Mary Lu Spagrud // Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince George Branch In these times of stress and uncertainty, we need to ensure we are taking care of our mental health. An important part of maintaining optimum health is to practice self-care. Self-care is finding time to care for ourselves and doing things that bring […]
The invisible line between mental and physical health
Mary Lu Spagrud // Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince George Branch The time has come that we need to stop talking about mental and physical health as two separate concerns and focus on health. One of the most widely believed and damaging myths is that mental illness is not a physical disease. We have […]
Avoid burnout while working from home
Kendall Robertson It’s hard to believe that May 1st is right around the corner. For many of us, the beginning of the “work from home period” started in mid-March as businesses around the city started to shut down their offices out of an abundance of caution. A lot of people we’ve heard from in recent […]
Explore Prince George’s trails
Kirstyn Wallace BC Parks recently closed all provincial parks across BC, but that shouldn’t deter you from getting some fresh air and exercise. Prince George is home to over 1,500 hectares of green space within the city and offers everything from riverwalks to forest trails. Need to exercise your dog? Please note that all off-leash […]