Wellness & Ability

In this 1:14 minute video clip you will be introduced to the concept of flow into your daily life. This can help create the optimal mindset for success. In this course, expert Christina Vo shows you how to build effective habits to harness the power of flow in all aspects of life.

Follow along as Christina clarifies the concept of flow; how to get yourself into the flow state; and how guides, such as meditation and reflection can help you connect with your flow state.

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Conditions like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel can be a result of repetitive and long-term mouse and keyboard use. This 3-min video clip will guide you through some exercises that help prevent the common pains that plague people who work at desks and computers. Happier wrists and hands are the immediate result.

If you liked these exercises and would like to learn more Yoga moves, consider joining fellow Algonquin Employees and Learners for Monday Lunchtime Yoga (in person or via zoom). Presented by Algonquin’s Health Services and Spiritual Centre.

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When we’re caught off guard by a job loss or the crumbling of a personal relationship, it can be tough to move forward. But while we can’t avoid these kinds of unexpected changes, we can control how we deal with them. In this short course, Dr. Todd Dewett explains how you can harness the power of change for your benefit and the benefit of those around you.

Learn how to put change in the proper context, create the right perspective , and ultimately become more resilient.

This 3:14 min video clip will jump right to how to create perspective when dealing with unexpected change. But if you have the time, consider watching the full 14:14 minute course on Embracing Unexpected Change.

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Release tension and relieve muscle fatigue anytime during the workday using these self-massage and acupressure techniques from the instructors at Desk Yogi. When you need a break, these simple exercises allow you to relieve tension in your muscles and joints—all without leaving your office chair.

Learn techniques for relieving soreness in your hands and wrists caused by using a computer all day. This 5:39 min video clip will show you how to relax your wrists, but check out other videos in the course for more helpful self-care tips.

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Moving your workday from an office building to the quietest corner of your own home was likely jarring at first—but now, you’ve found your groove. Maybe you’ve even grown to like remote work. But with many organizations prepping for a hybrid work environment in which employees split their time between remote and in-person working, you’ll likely need to adjust your mindset yet again. In this course, productivity author and Emmy-winning producer Paula Rizzo shows you how in this short 1:04 min introductory video clip.

Hint: This course is a series of 12 concise videos and three short quizzes, the total time needed to complete the course is roughly 20 minutes.

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A challenging and dynamic work reality calls for a self compassion break. This 3:11 min video clip will review three steps to help you successfully keep yourself in check in an ever-changing workplace.

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When we feel stressed or overwhelmed, our natural tendency is to hold our breath and tighten up our muscles. This physical pressure triggers the primal part of our brain, which then interferes with our ability to make good choices. This 3:52 min video clip will teach you different breathing techniques to release physical tension, and help you feel more calm and relaxed.

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It’s no secret: changing your behavioral patterns is hard. It’s even harder when you want to make long-term changes and cultivate new behaviors that last. This 3:33 min video clip will help you learn how rewards teach you which actions are worth remembering.

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In this installment of the Time Management Tips series, productive, leadership author and speaker, Dave Crenshaw shares practical strategies for scheduling everything from meetings to learning opportunities.

In this 3:00 minute video clip get bite- sized tips for mastering your work schedule as Crenshaw explains some of the benefits of integrating fun into your workday.

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Feeling as though you may have established a dull or unproductive pattern in your daily endeavors? You may be in a rut! Watch this 1:13 minute video clip to learn about strategies that will creatively help you break out of your rut.

Hint: Don’t stop there, it is just the introduction to a set of short clips. These clips will help you recognize the different types of ruts and techniques to encourage you to think alternatively with actionable ideas.

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