Employee Health and Wellness

Live Well


Good health and overall wellness is more than eating right, staying fit and working safely, it's also about being mentally well.  From managing daily stress to meditating, mental fitness, in all of its forms, helps alleviate anxiety, relieve negative energy and reduce the risks of mental illnesses, including depression.

To achieve good mental as well as physical and emotional health, we encourage you to unwind and read the information and tips below.

Characteristics of Mental Health
From the Canadian Mental Health Association


Consider these key characteristics from the Canadian Mental Health Association when assessing your overall mental health:

Balance - Are you able to juggle the many aspects of your life?  Can you recognize when you might be devoting too much time to one aspect, at the expense of others?  Are you able to make changes to restore balance when necessary?

Flexibility - Do you feel and express a range of emotions?  When problems arise, can you change your expectations - of life, others, yourself - to solve the problem and feel better?

Resilience - Are you able to bounce back from hard times?  Can you manage the stress of a serious life event without losing your optimism and a sense of perspective?

Self-actualization - Do you recognize and develop your strengths so that you can reach your full potential?

Ability to enjoy life - Can you live in the moment and appreciate the "now"?  Are you able to learn from the past and plan for the future without dwelling on things you can't change or predict?

For more information, please consult with your family doctor or contact the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Simple Solutions for the Body, Mind and Spirit


Here are some practices that will help you stay relaxed and refreshed - all day long.

Keep a daily journal.  Emotional healing can come out of writing your thoughts and feelings.

Laugh!  Laughing provides many health benefits, including tension relief, prevention of insomnia and depression.

Enjoy regular mental physical activities, including meditation, massage and deep breathing.

Do one thing at a time. Find time to do things you enjoy, such as a physical activity or a hobby.  You deserve it!

Take deep, controlled breaths through your nose often.
Practice yoga.  Yoga helps you get grounded by making a firm connection to yourself and your surroundings.

Use aromatherapy to create a spa atmosphere in your home.  Certain scents soothe or stimulate our spirits.

Communicate regularly and maintain good relationships with those around you.

Eat and sleep well.

Learn more about time management.

Visualize familiar faces and favorite scenes. 

Expose yourself to new activities.  Eat at a new restaurant, go see a movie, take up a dance class, etc.

Enjoy a cup of herbal tea.  Drinking a delicious cup of tea is a soothing way to relax.

Set a daily personal time when you can nap, read, watch television or go for a walk without constantly being interrupted.

Reflect on positive moments, remembering times of happiness, comfort and tenderness.