Taking care of children while working during COVID-19 It is easy to feel overwhelmed by what is happening in the world right now. Our daily lives have been turned upside down, we are missing our friends, families, and coworkers as we continue to self-isolate. Living in close quarters with our immediate family twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week is bound to give anyone a bit of cabin fever.…»
With many of us now working from home, I think it’s safe to say that some of us may be struggling to adapt to this new normal. While introverts may be rejoicing at the opportunity to retreat to their home offices, that may not be the case for everyone. During this time of social distancing, you might find yourself asking: how can we stay connected with others and remain effective in our roles when…»
How to create balance when working in times of physical distancing. Feeling like your world has been turned upside down? What do you do when you feel like you have been overstocked with baskets upon baskets of, not toilet paper, but lemons? Well…you make lemonade of course, or perhaps lemon cake, or lemon pie! With the recent challenge of social distancing, we must find a new way to embrace how…»
If we could look into a crystal ball and see our future, we would most likely wake up each day feeling confident because we know what to expect each day. How great would that be? However, we can only make predictions and educated guesses, plan accordingly, and react. Because we are all so unique, some of us are better equipped to handle uncertainty, while some of us may need more support, and that…»
WE SAY IT EVERY YEAR, BUT THIS MAY VERY WELL HAVE BEEN THE BEST SHAPING THE FUTURE YET. All-day Wednesday and on Thursday morning, the most eager delegates attended pre-conference sessions. Some became certified Field Leaders with the Outdoor Council of Canada. Some learned inclusive teaching practices. Some contributed to re-defining recess to suit modern education and the needs of all students.…»
For many people, New Year’s resolutions are an annual tradition. After holiday celebrations and some much-needed down time, many of us turn to the new year as an opening for growth and self-improvement. Usually, we know the areas where change is needed, but sometimes asking hard questions helps us identify those areas we just can’t see. And while we all know that setting goals for personal wellness…»
During the last few weeks of December, it’s only natural to start reflecting on the year that was. It’s also prime time for annual ‘Top 10’ lists—recalling everything from top songs of the year to top news stories. So, we figured we’d join the trend and tackle The Sandbox’s top workplace wellness topics of 2019! What are they, you ask? Drum roll, please… Top Blogs Those Who Team Together—Thrive…»
Connection really does go a long way. Did you know that school culture improves when staff members are cohesive and collaborative? Employees are more effective when they’re part of a team that’s connected and strong. With so many uncertainties and changes looming over us, we need to double down our efforts to ensure that we—and those around us—stay well. With this in mind, I’m inspired by…»
The holiday season is upon us, which usually means lots of celebrations! While workplace wellness may not be top of mind this time of year, we encourage you to keep it present (see what we did there?) in the minds of your workplace family. After all, keeping well will help everyone enjoy all those celebrations to the fullest! Here are some ideas to keep things healthy, happy and festive in your workplace…»
We know, the thought of getting physically active outside in the winter months may sound like a stretch for some; however, hear us out! In order to make sure you feel ready to invigorate your teammates to embrace winter activity, we thought we’d share a few warm, fuzzy tips to help weave physical activity into your wellness plans this season. Improve your game. Did you know that sport and physical…»
