Environmental Wellness
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HOW CAN I – HOW CAN WE –
Create an Environment of Kindness & Acceptance
Josh - opening doors and hearts
WestJet Above and Beyond
Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=PIHtuKc3Gjg
The Science of Kindness
(Life Vest Inside)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=FA1qgXovaxU
Goals for Today
What is it like to live and work in your space or
environment?
How does your environment impact your overall
health and well-being?
How can you impact your environment in a
positive way?
What Makes Up Your Environment?
EVERYTHING!
How Does Your Environment Impact You?
Tricks Casinos Use On You
No clocks
No windows
Colorful patterns & designs
Lights, sounds, and activity on machines
Dim lighting
Labyrinth layout
Fragrance
Clean and clutter free
How Does Your Environment Impact You?
Health
• Hazardous substances in the air,
water, soil, food, and food packaging
can lead to illness, hormonal disruptions,
neural development issues, damage to
respiratory & cardiovascular systems &
cancer
• Bacteria & bugs affect allergies,
contaminate food, transmit disease &
cause skin rashes and irritation
• 25% of disease attributed to
environmental factors
• 80,000 chemicals on the market are
understudied and largely unregulated
(therefore the risk they pose is unknown)
http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/environmental-
health
How Does Your Environment Impact You?
Lighting
• Humans have moved from a natural 24
hour solar cycle to one that is aligned with
modern social & work demands
• Urban light pollution, night shift work,
international travel, televisions, computers,
smart phones have dramatically altered the
timing of light used to entrain biological
rhythms
• Exposure to light at night may disrupt both
circadian timing and mood.
• Research links circadian disruption to
major depression and other mood
disorders, e.g. Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Sunlight can make us feel more positive
How Does Your Environment Impact You?
Sounds
• Sounds of nature have a restorative effect,
can help you bounce back from a bad mood
quicker & can help you be more productive at
work
• Studies have found that listening to music that
puts you in a good mood can help you get the
most done
• Some studies suggest that specially designed
music (i.e. music that includes tones that
intentionally put brain waves into relaxed
rhythms, can improve symptoms of anxiety)
How Does Your Environment Impact You?
Lavender can help you sleep
Pine can alleviate stress
Fresh-cut grass can make you more
joyful
Citrus can help you feel more
energized
Peppermint may boost
concentration
Jasmine may ease depression
Apples may mitigate a migraine
Olive oil can satisfy your appetite
• An ancient art and science
developed over 3,000 years ago in
China
• Balance the energies of any given
space to assure health and good
fortune for people inhabiting it
• Feng means wind; Shui
means water
• In Chinese culture wind and water
are associated with good health
• Good feng shui meant good fortune;
Bad feng shui meant bad luck
What is Feng Shui?
Before We Begin, Think about the following…
• Cleanliness
– Start with a clean and orderly space first, remove chaotic energy created
by clutter and lack of order
– Clean air; Plants, Diffusers, Air purifiers, Essential oils
• Identify the purpose of your space
– Anything you bring in the space, you bring with intention. Your Environment
should be purposeful – food, images, family values, overall design
• Remove negative energy items
– Anything that causes you to be late, removes focus, drive, sadness, anger,
lethargy
– Anything you don’t use or does not brighten your day
• Add positive energy items
– Images and items that cause you to feel happy, energetic, excited,
motivated, inspired
http://www.knowfengshui.com/2015-feng-shui-tips-cures-updates/
Keep it Green!
9 Fuss Free Plants
1. Money Tree
2. Pony Tail Palm
3. ZZ plant
4. Rex begonia
5. Snake Plant
6. Spider Plant
7. Succulent
8. Peace Lily
9. Air Pant
Fuss Free Plants. Real Simple Magazine; February 2015
Vision Board
Your environment matters!
Thank you!
Enjoy making your space a lovely place!
Everyone is affected in some way by life-changing
situations. These stress-producing problems can sometimes
interfere with our work and our personal lives
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Continued Reading…
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2011/09/21/Daily-Wellness-Tip-9-21-11.aspx
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2014/05/27/Daily-Wellness-Tip-05-27-14.aspx
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2014/01/26/Daily-Wellness-Tip-01-26-14.aspx
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2014/09/16/Daily-Wellness-Tip-09-16-14.aspx
• http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2011/08/27/Daily_Wellness_Tip_8_27_11.aspx
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/DailyDose/archive/2013/11/11/keep-washing-your-hands.aspx
• http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/body/ImmunityBoosters/Pages/Creepy-Crawly-Dangers.aspx
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