Wellness & Ability

How much of our personalities impact our behaviour? In this 1:22 min LinkedIn Learning video, Eric Zackrison shares insights on how you can collaborate and communicate more effectively with others so that you can be more effective at work and beyond.

Interested in learning more about collaborating with others at work? Sign up for the Understanding Different Personalities for Better Collaboration session scheduled on Friday November 21st from 1-2 p.m., brought to you by Human Resources Wellness and Abilities and TELUS Health.

Have questions? Suggestions for future Employee Learning Moments? Contact the Centre for Organizational Learning.

Looking for ways to promote mental health? Fostering gratitude and being of service to others cultivates joy and happiness and can improve your well-being. Offering support to colleagues, sending along a thoughtful note to someone who has impacted you, volunteering or writing a handwritten card are all ways that we can foster gratitude and service to others.

To find out more ways that you can cultivate joy and happiness, lower stress and improve your mental health, watch this 3:07 min LinkedIn Learning video on Gratitude and Service.

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When do you feel most stressed? What are some early warning signs that indicate your stress levels? What can help you stay mentally healthy?

A psychological fitness action plan is a personalized tool to support your mental health at work. It’s an agreement intended to provide reminders to facilitate healthy conversations around this topic. In this 3:19 LinkedIn Learning video, Karen Doll discusses the importance of mental health awareness in the working environment and gives some tips and strategies to help you support your mental health goals.

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Have you ever noticed how your breathing changes when something unexpected happens? A sudden gasp…a pause…shallow breathing under stress. It’s automatic- but here’s the good news: you can flip the script.

In this 3:24s LinkedIn Learning video, explore how something as simple as your breath can help you manage stress, stay calm, and show up more effectively for your peers and colleagues. Learn practical techniques like deep breathing and box breathing- tools you can use anytime to reset and recharge.

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Our necks bear the brunt of the stress when we spend too much time looking at screens. With simple corrections to your posture and typing habits, you can eliminate injury to this sensitive area. With this 1:09 min video clip, discover the proper way to stretch your back and neck, lengthen your neck muscles and upper spine, as well as help relieve and prevent neck pain.

Want to get your body moving more and feeling better? Feel free to join your colleagues for free yoga sessions, offered every Wednesday, ether virtually or in-person. Find out more on MyAC.

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When it comes to mental health in the workplace, incorporating healthy thinking, emotional literacy and self compassion practices are critical to regulating one’s inner state and energy. Take some time to explore this 2:35 min video on Improving your Mental Health at work.

Mental Health Week takes place on May 5-11th. Please join us for the following workshops:

• Mental Health First Aid
• The Working Mind Mental Health Training for Employees
• The Working Mind Mental Health Training for People Leaders

Don’t forget to check out our Mental Health Awareness Week activity designed to support your well-being. To register for any of these free workshops, please use this registration link.

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Do you find yourself saying ‘yes‘ to requests from your team, peers and colleagues when you are limited in time and energy? The empowered refusal discusses three competencies that will help you set boundaries to protect your time and energy. Listen to this 1:29 min audio clip to learn how you can strengthen and maintain your relationships while still effectively saying ‘no’ to additional requests.

Looking to learn more? Listen to the full course on, How to Say No without Guilt.

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Our College Community is changing and is experiencing tremendous change as we move forward together. This change is hard and it can have a great impact on our mental and physical well-being. Watch this 5:28 min video clip on Breathwork to Release Pressure to help you relieve stress, tension and anxiety to help you improve and support your mental and physical well-being.

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Are you having trouble focusing or making decisions? Do you find yourself making more mistakes than usual? If you answered ‘yes’ to some of these questions, it might be time for you to think about getting more sleep.

Watch this 2:45 min video clip to explore several helpful tips to help you improve your deep, slow-wave and REM sleep cycles.

Interested in learning more? Join the upcoming TELUS Health workshop session, Dealing with Sleep Issues on Friday February 21st. Register here to learn more!

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The Centre for Organizational Learning would like to wish all employees a healthy, safe & restful holiday season. We look forward to supporting your learning needs in the New Year.

For those with who may want to spread a little sweetness this holiday, we want to share this quick and easy recipe (40s video) for Rolo Pretzel Turtles.

If professional development is one of your New Year’s resolutions get a head start and check out the Employee Learning Catalogue to get a snapshot of our currently scheduled learning opportunities!

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