Slow Working: Learn to Work Better rather than Harder

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How often have you been working hard all day, dealing with all kinds of projects, handling endless requests and taking care of problem after problem all through the week only to get that odd feeling that, despite all that, you didn’t really accomplish anything, you probably dropped the ball on a couple of things, or you’re just too exhausted to want to do anything with whatever spare time you’ve got left?

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one experiencing that.

The problem largely comes from the fact that Read more

Active Breaks: Working Out All that Isn’t Working when You ArePauses actives : faire travailler ce qui ne travaille pas quand vous travaillez

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For many, the word “break” brings up images of workers casually sipping coffee or indulging in snacks by the vending machine while shooting the breeze, before getting back to their respective offices only to remain pretty much immobile there until the next break. But what if, instead, we could use that time off to counter the effects of that prolonged immobility on our health?

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you… drum roll… Read more

Biophilia, It’s Only Natural!

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Pop quiz: what is biophilia? A passion for biology? A diet consisting only of organic food? A hobby that consists in collecting biographies?

Of course, you saw us coming: biophilia is neither of those things (granted, the third option was a bit of a stretch, but it probably made you smile).
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Sleep: a health ally

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March 19 2024 marks International Sleep Day. We can’t stress enough the importance of sleep, a vital requirement for our health and well-being, both physical and mental. It recharges our batteries, strengthens our immune system, protects our heart, stimulates our brain, regulates our mood and appetite and enhances our creativity.
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A Healthy Christmas

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Tourtière, dishes in sauce, foie gras, ham, wine, the Yule log… these dishes delight our taste buds during the festive season, but beware, they can also make us ill if eaten without moderation. Then it’s time for regrets: digestive problems, hangovers, lack of sleep, weight gain.
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