Maryam Sharifzadeh
Six Tips for Teaching Office Yoga
10 Mental Health Benefits of Taking Vacation
The benefit of vacation became apparent to me in my twenties. When I was in Graduate School I worked three jobs and went to school at night. I worked part-time at UC Berkeley and owned a gym where I trained…
Future-Self Meditation
Future-Self Meditation is exactly as it sounds: you close your eyes and imagine yourself in the future. This focused meditation reveals what you need to know now about where you’re going. Meditation helps us gain clarity and calmness within. While…
Office Yoga for Executive Leaders
As Executive Leaders, our primary function is to think, decide, and relate. We think ahead and plan for the future. We make firm decisions based on the information we have. We relate with others for growth and success. Watch Office Yoga…
3 DIY Workplace Wellness Program Ideas
The pandemic is piquing interest in workplace wellness program ideas. As a result, leaders know that they need a wellness program, but it’s not clear how to implement one successfully. In some cases, it’s hard to even know what a…
Communication Strategies for Workplace Wellness
TL;DR- communicate regularly and keep it short. Employees assess the amount of effort it’ll take to digest your message BEFORE they read a single word. When it comes to workplace wellness strategies, communication is key. If you’re working with multiple vendors…
A Zen Approach to Information Overload
TL;DR- It’s good to be informed, but it’s another thing to be obsessed with what’s going on. Limit your news intake and gather what you need from it. The two common experiences of Information Overload are the “Flash Flood” and the “Light…
ROE V WADE WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A COMPANY
The recent overturn of Roe v Wade will have a rippling impact on companies, human resource departments, and employee reproductive care. Talented people will be compelled to leave the workforce and deal with forced births. In response, corporations and HR…
Healthy Sleep Habits
Healthy sleep habits are the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance. Sleep is a significant part of our existence- we spend a third of our life sleeping. It is an essential life-sustaining activity that impacts our physical, mental,…
4 Keys to Successful Employee Wellness Programs
In summary, this article talks about the 4 keys to running a successful employee wellness program at work. Forward this article to a colleague who can benefit from these tips. The pandemic has forced a quick evolution in employee wellness…