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Balance
A Sense of Personal Harmony and Wholeness
A tightrope walker is able to balance by making moment to moment adjustments, not by staying rigidly upright.
When it comes to living a balanced life, people often distress themselves with the idea that balance must be
maintained at all times. Balance, however, is not a stillpoint, it is a process.
by Nancy Wardle, M.D.
Cooper Watch: The Cooper Institute of Aerobics Research
Fitness, not Fatness, is the Issue
We are proud to include our "Cooper Watch" in which we bring you a summary of some of the cutting edge research
from the Cooper Institute. In this issue, "Obesity has been quite a hot topic since the release of the new body mass
index (BMI) guidelines in June (1998). We have fielded many calls from people wanting to know more about our research.
What are our thoughts on obesity and the BMI?
by Steven Blair, P.E.D.
Fitness Testing
Job Requirements and Workplace Health
Many companies have embraced the concept of workplace health and have added fitness and stress management
programs. Some even offer fitness testing and access to personal trainers to help their employees meet their fitness
goals. But what is the role of fitness testing in the corporate setting and how can it benefit both the employees and
the employer?
by Lynneth Wolski, Ph.D.
Letting Go
Letting go is becoming one of the sub-themes of WELL. Recently, I have been reminded of the importance of letting
go from two talented singers/songwriters: Guy Clarke and Carolyn Neapole.
by Martin Collis, Ph.D.
Magic of the Mind
"Mind itself is magic, coursing through the flesh." Leonard Cohen
In the first issue of WELL, the acronym MELLOW was introduced as a way to reach personal and professional wellness.
This issue, the letter M is discussed in detail — The Magic of the Mind.
by Martin Collis, Ph.D.
A Few of My Favourite Things
Six Films
The following six movies are not necessarily about wellness, although there are wellness messages to be found in
each one. They are simply movies I enjoyed and I have gone back to again and again.
by Martin Collis, Ph.D.
Teacher Wellness
First year teachers begin their new jobs with much energy and enthusiasm. They are doing what they have
dreamed of doing for so long — teaching. The roles of teacher, coach, disciplinarian, friend and fund raiser
have resulted in physical and emotional exhaustion.
by Lara Lauzon, MA.
Humor in the Workplace
The top 10 sign you've had too much of the 90's.
by Azriela Jaffe
My Wellness Journey
Mea Culpa
Things have not gone as well as I would have liked in the fitness and discipline department. As Bertrand Russell
noted "our happiness depends more on our physiology than we like to think." Russell went on to say "unhappy
businessmen would increase their happiness more by walking six miles every day than by any conceivable change in
philosophy."
by Martin Collis, Ph.D.
Connect or Die
As we approach the millennium, we might be considering many goals, dreams, and measures of accomplishment, but
perhaps none more important than how we can grow to cultivate closer connections with others. Share the ideas of
this Emmy-winner, professional speaker and author.
by Kare Anderson
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