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Conquering Blue Monday: Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues

Jan 15, 2025

As January progresses, we encounter what is popularly known as Blue Monday—the third Monday of the month, often described as the most depressing day of the year. This concept initially stemmed from the combination of dreary winter weather, the post-holiday slump, and the fading glow of New Year's resolutions. While the notion of a universally depressing day is more myth than fact, the idea of Blue Monday can still significantly impact our mental state through the power of suggestion.

Embrace New Beginnings: How to Set and Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions

Jan 06, 2025

Happy New Year! The arrival of January 1st heralds a fresh start—a time brimming with hope, change, and renewal. It's a period for setting new goals and reflecting on the year gone by. Whether it’s personal growth, professional ambitions, or enhancing relationships with family, friends, and community, the New Year stands as a beacon of potential transformations.

Reflections

Dec 17, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we at Walmsley EFAP invite you to reflect on the last year; your achievements, relationships you’ve made, and lessons you’ve learned. We’re looking back too. 2024 has been a busy year for us. We celebrated our 30th anniversary, helped connect thousands of people to counsellors across the country, and put out a new version of our newsletter that’s more readable and engaging.

Prepping for the Holidays

Dec 02, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, streets glow with twinkling lights, stores buzz with festive music, and calendars fill with gatherings and to-do lists. Amid the excitement, it’s easy to get caught up in societal and family expectations—hosting the perfect dinner, finding the ideal gifts, and creating picture-perfect moments. But have you ever paused to reflect on what the holidays truly mean to you?

National Grief and Bereavement Day

Nov 18, 2024

National Grief and Bereavement Day, observed this year on November 19th, serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that loss can have on individuals, families, and communities. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the emotions associated with grief and the importance of seeking support during difficult times.

Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion

Nov 04, 2024

Anger can be challenging to understand and manage. When you think of anger, you might picture clenched fists, a red face, or perhaps an intense outburst. While these reactions are common signs of anger, there are diverse ways people experience and express it—and even more methods to manage it healthily. Self-awareness and learning techniques for handling and communicating anger are essential for emotional health.

The Importance of Morning Routine

Oct 21, 2024

The idea of a morning routine might feel overwhelming, especially if you believe it requires an extra early wake up to work on numerous tasks before the day has even officially started. It might be enticing to scrap the morning routine and instead sleep until the last minute possible and rush out the door while eating breakfast on the go. This might get you more hours or minutes of sleep; however, it also sets the tone for the rest of your day.

World Mental Health Day: Be Like the Bonsai

Oct 07, 2024

I was having a conversation recently, and the topic of hobbies arose. One person shared that one of their passions was growing and maintaining bonsai trees. For those unfamiliar, bonsai are miniature trees that require patience and care to grow into beautiful horticultural displays. Some take 10-15 years or more to mature fully, but all require detailed attention to thrive. No, Walmsley Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) hasn't become a blog just for green thumbs, but there are important lessons we can take from bonsai that apply to mental health and well-being.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Orange Shirt Day

Sep 23, 2024

Summer is coming to an end, and with the beginning of fall that means Orange Shirt Day is coming up. On September 30, 2024 many people will gather wearing their orange shirts; a commitment we make to honour children everywhere. It is a commitment made because every child matters. September 30th was declared the National day for Truth and Reconciliation and is a federal statutory holiday.

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