The #50DayWellnessChallenge was an invitation made by the Winds of Change, to help mark a 50 day countdown to the Wellness Gathering, and invite people to delve into what wellness means for them. With the New Year underway, and the call to wellness always challenging us, we continue to share some of the take-aways and … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge: Karen Tomlinson’s report
At the end of November, the Winds of Change hosted the 5th annual Wellness Gathering and Trade Fair, as a way of bringing our communities together in the name of wellness and sharing information about the resources available. We've invited all the Trade Fair exhibitors to share some information about themselves on the Wellness Almanac, … Continue reading Virtual Wellness Fair: BC Responsible and Problem Gambling help
This is a guest post from Marilyn Marinus, one of the amazing staff members of the Pemberton and District Public Library. I love the library because, yes, I am a book nerd. Also, because, in all other aspects of my life, I try to practice some restraint, but in the library, one is not judged … Continue reading Make mine a #50BookstoWellnessChallenge – Marilyn’s take
The #50DayWellnessChallenge was an invitation made by the Winds of Change, to help mark a 50 day countdown to the Wellness Gathering, and invite people to delve into what wellness means for them. With the Gathering complete, the madness of the holiday season ahead, and the prospect of New Year's resolutions around the corner, we … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge – Drink Water, Do Something Else Good Every Day
The #50DayWellnessChallenge was an invitation made by the Winds of Change, to help mark a 50 day countdown to the Wellness Gathering, and invite people to delve into what wellness means for them. With the Gathering complete, the madness of the holiday season ahead, and the prospect of New Year's resolutions around the corner, we … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge – Be Active, Ditch Sugar
The #50DayWellnessChallenge was an invitation made by the Winds of Change, to help mark a 50 day countdown to the Wellness Gathering, and invite people to delve into what wellness means for them. With the Gathering complete, the madness of the holiday season ahead, and the prospect of New Year's resolutions around the corner, we … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge – A Wellness State of Mind
Yet another email from Lisa with a short list of 250 questions to answer regarding the outcome of my personal #50DayWellnessChallenge plus a request for corroborating photos or even a slide show of my progress. As Wally Lamb would say, "I know this much is true." If you do not enjoy the wellness protocol you … Continue reading Sweat, Rules and Endless Nit Picking: Evelyn’s #50DayWellnessChallenge
A slideshow of highlights from the 2014 Wellness Gathering. Here's what wellness looks like where we live.
This is our 1001st post on the Wellness Almanac! The Winds of Change started as a social policy initiative 10 years ago, to bring these communities together over drug and alcohol issues. But how do we talk meaningfully about alcohol and addiction in our communities, without alienating people? The focus of the Wellness Almanac has … Continue reading Take Our Survey! How Can We Improve The Wellness Almanac?
My new motto: if you can’t nail a #50DayWellnessChallenge, at least surround yourself by people who can. There is a good chance their success will rub off. It’s called “lifestyle contagion” and right now, it’s my best hope. If you started the #50DayChallenge on October 3 and plan to end with a grand celebration, social … Continue reading Column: You’ll Get By With a Little Help from Your Friends (or Not)
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