EMPLOYEE WELLBEING BLOG

This blog post was written by Ambrosia Greer, a Nivati Massage Therapist and Meditation Guru. You can see more of their content on the Nivati platform and on the Nivati blog. If you want to learn more about Nivati, click here. 

Are massages supposed to hurt?

The body reacts with two types of responses regarding massage: the relaxation response and the mechanical response. Most people seek or look forward to relaxation when booking a massage. This response to the application of soft-touch is healing, breathing regulation, decreases in blood pressure, and reduction in stress hormones.

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Nearly everyone can relate to food. This relatability makes preparing food as part of a cooking class an excellent medium for fostering personal connections across cultures, religions, families, and health goals. So much can be learned through being curious and paying attention.

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Backpain Crowned The Leading Cause Of Workplace Disability

In 2017 a Global Health Data Exchange study found that back pain was the “leading cause of disability worldwide and prevents people from not only working, but from doing everyday simple activities.” 

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What is the current state of remote-employee wellness at your company?

Even before the start of the pandemic, companies recognized the benefits of providing wellness programs for their employees. The expansion of EAPs to include health and fitness programs, sometimes with lower health insurance contributions as an incentive to participate, has been well received by employers and employees. But as we’ve seen, most EAP programs fall short in the mental health arena, and many companies have no actual mental health program goals and objectives to guide their team to success.

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Have you ever wondered what makes a goal a good one? We look over our shoulder, and there’s someone striving to run a marathon or bench press 250 pounds. Over the other, someone is working to open their own business while attempting to become a worldwide speaker. Goals are everywhere: on our way to work, on our way home, on our way to the gym, in the grocery store, down at the park. Everyone seems to have them, and everyone seems to want them. People certainly spend a lot of time talking about goals, the elements of goal setting, and how we must work towards them.

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In a world where grief is viewed in black and white, I’m here to say that grief is so much more interesting when viewed in technicolor.

Growing up, I knew black and white grief—sadness, crying, dark clothes, drizzly days, death, and funerals were par for the course. Input from people, books, and media constantly affirmed the gray gloom I saw and experienced, so I had no reason to consider anything different.

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Talking about suicide at work can save lives. 

Suicide at work has risen significantly over the years, with those in management, food service, sales, military, and first responder positions at the highest risk. Millions of people suffer from suicide loss every year. 

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Since the unexpected pandemic, the workplace and our home lives have merged more than ever. Many jobs transitioned to remote positions and have stayed the same ever since. Working remotely can be enjoyable because it cuts down on commute time and allows the comfort of working in your own home. Yet, remote work isn’t without its cons. It is very easy for work life and home life to intertwine when your home is your workspace. 

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