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October: Healthy Workplace Month
Every October PWFC hosts a Workplace Wellness Challenge to bring awareness and positive change during Canada's Healthy Workplace Month. In 2023 we are going all out as part of [...]
The Difference Between Working-Out vs Working-In
We have experienced another challenging month with members of the Purdys community experiencing loss and damage due to extreme weather. These wildfires and floods, on top of the day-to-day stresses, can be [...]
Smart in September- Learn a New Skill
Benefits of Learning a New Skill There are many benefits to researching, developing, and perfecting a new skill. The intention behind learning to do something new may have simply [...]
Benefits of Exercising in Nature
Benefits of Exercising in Nature We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know that exercising in an outdoor environment has additional health benefits? Exercising [...]
Getting U back in Comm_nity!
COMMUNITY The word “community” is used so often today, it’s reached buzzword status. And when the term is thrown around in countless contexts, it’s easy to lose sight of the [...]
Self Care Commmunity Challenge -July
Community/Self Care Challenge Our Monthly Theme for July is Community, with a spotlight on Self-Care (International Self-Care Day falls on July 24). Community can mean many things: residents of [...]
The Advantages of Exercising in Group Settings – by Darrin H.
When new to exercise or using the gym, intimidation factors like not knowing what one should be doing in a fitness setting or not knowing anyone in the gym [...]
Evolving Workplace Wellness Strategies for the Modern Workforce
Evolving Workplace Wellness Strategies for the Modern Workforce In today's rapidly changing landscape, employers must recognize the shifting needs of their employees to ensure their relevance and competitiveness. Recent [...]
Personal Well-Being is the Precursor for Professional Well-being
Personal Well-Being is the Precursor for Professional Well-being The importance of employers being proactive in investing and supporting their employees' well-being, the impact of employee well-being on professional performance [...]
Prioritizing a Healthy Workplace
Workplace Wellness is Evolving! Personal Well-being has never been more important. More and more people are making decisions (where they live, what they buy, whom they spend time with [...]
7 Day Yoga Challenge
The 7 Day Yoga Challenge starts May 15 This is a great way to introduce a new practice or elevate your Yoga practice without attending a full class. This [...]
Practicing Resiliency to Deal with Setbacks
Resilience can best be summed up by the definition: Resilience – Re-sil-ience (noun) The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability of a substance or object to [...]