Insights for Building Resilience
Science-backed articles on stress management, values-driven living, and practical wellness strategies you can use today.
Why High Performers Burn Out First and What Organizations Miss
There is a common assumption in workplaces that burnout happens to people who cannot keep up. In my experience, the opposite is often true. The people most at risk are
“I’m not stressed, but I’m not happy either.”
What leaders are missing about modern workplace stress and why it matters At a recent RTJ Wellness workshop, someone pulled me aside during the break and said something I’ve been
Kindness Isn’t Soft – It’s a Leadership Skill Under Pressure
Kindness often gets framed as a personality trait.Something you either have or you don’t. In families, workplaces, schools, and organizations under pressure, it’s sometimes dismissed as nice but unrealistic, a
The In-Between Days: Why December 26 Isn’t for Pushing Forward
December 26 is a strange day. The intensity of Christmas has passed, but the pull of the New Year hasn’t quite arrived. The calendar tells us we should be gearing
Maintaining Your Wellness During the Holiday Season
When Christmas Feels Heavy, Not Joyful For many people, the holiday season is not as simple as presents, laughter, and celebration. Christmas can be a complicated time. It can bring
The Day Stress Changed my Life
An RTJ Wellness Reflection on Achievement, Struggle, and Paying Attention Have you ever experienced a moment that completely changed how you understood stress or success? I have.And it happened more
Pedaling Through the Pain: Why Doing Hard Things Builds a Better Life
When Graeme and I clipped into our pedals in Calgary this past July, we weren’t just setting out on another bike ride. We were signing up for a challenge —
The Road Ahead: 40 Years Later, One More Ride
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller Forty years ago, my best friend Graeme and I did something unforgettable. At 21 years old, with
Sleep on Purpose: How Pursuing Your “Why” Can Lead to Better Rest
By Rob Jetten | RTJ Wellness | Certified Sleep, Stress & Resilience Coach Let me ask you something. Have you ever laid in bed wide awake, not from caffeine or
The Secret to Sleeping Better? A Pre-Sleep Routine
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, what you do before your head hits the pillow is just as important as what you do during the night. At
The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Stages and Cycles
We tend to think of sleep as a time when our body and brain simply shut off—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Sleep is one of the most
The Science Behind Commitment and Discipline in Reducing Toxic Stress and Promoting a Healthier Workforce
Stress is an unavoidable reality that many of us face daily, impacting our mental health and productivity. However, research highlights that commitment and discipline are crucial in countering this toxic
