WCO Blog

This time of year, the topic of burnout is popular among students and working professionals. The end of some school years is approaching, vacation is looming and the weather is warming up, which makes more people want to be spending time outdoors. Of course there are also additional actors that could be contributing to burnout […]

If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it might be time to start relaxing. After a long day, or week, or maybe a stressful event, finding time to relax is essential. Relaxation is important to help relieve any built-up stress in your body that you may or may not even know you have. Relaxing allows […]

Many of us set our alarms each morning with the intention of jumping out of bed right when it goes off and making the most of our day. For some, who are morning people, this is easier to accomplish. However, for others the mornings many include hitting the snooze button one or even several times […]

In our world today, screens can take the centerpiece in our lives. Many jobs and schools require the use of screens throughout the day. When not working or doing school, free time can be filled up with social media, shopping and connecting with friends, also through screen time. Do you stop and think how many […]

Stress can be very apparent or it can hide under the surface. Many of us have developed coping skills to handle the daily stress we encounter. However, sometimes we face stress that is overwhelming or unexpected and it can feel too difficult to cope with. Other times, if we don’t deal properly with the normal […]

The month of February has been dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. There are many types of heart disease including heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. According to the CDC, 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States are due to heart disease. Individuals with preexisting health conditions of high blood […]

Self-esteem is the confidence one has in their own worth or abilities. Self-esteem is formed starting as early as infancy and continues to develop throughout one’s life. It can grown through experiences, learning and completing tasks. It is important to have self-esteem because it can help one to cope with mistakes and then have the […]

Whether you are working a temporary position, or are between jobs or maybe you are well-established in your area of work, have you thought about your work values lately? Your work values can influence not only the type of job you have, but how you view and succeed in your work. Your work values can […]

There are countless benefits to walking as a form of exercise. According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can help your body by strengthening bones and muscles, increasing energy levels, improving memory and sleep, maintaining a healthy weight or even losing fat in your body and more. There has been new research done that also encourages […]

November is home care and hospice month. This week is dedicated to highlighting care provided by hospice care, also known as comfort care. Hospice care is the placement of a patient whose doctor has concluded that they have 6 months or less to live and the patient and/or family have chosen to stop treatment. Hospice […]

Whether you are working a temporary position, or are between jobs or maybe you are well-established in your area of work, have you thought about your work values lately? Your work values can influence not only the type of job you have, but how you view and succeed in your work. Your work values can […]

Excellent customer service can include answering questions, solving problems and teaching a customer how to use a product and more depending on your specific line of service. One area that is consistent in customer service is the personal qualities that it requires to deliver excellent service. Having a positive attitude is a top customer service […]