Wellness Essentials

Balance skills development with health and wellness essential programs

About Wellness

Healthy Mind, Body,
and Spirit

The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health”. Skills Council of Canada and our partners are working together to assemble wellness support resources that explore all dimensions of health and wellness including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental.

Collection overview

Growing our Wellness Collection

With a growing library of wellness courses and programs, healthy living is easier to implement now more than ever.

Maintaining your wellness is crucial for living a healthy, balanced life. It’s also key to staying productive at work. Skills Council of Canada’s online wellness courses offer practical tips and methods for creating and maintaining healthy habits so you can easily and conveniently implement healthy living practices into your life.

Skills Council of Canada’s wellness courses and program are for everyone–from CEO to new hires. Prioritizing our wellness is the first step to achieving a healthy work-life balance and reaching our fullest potential, both personally and professionally.

Skills Council of Canada and its partners continue to grow our collection of wellness resources for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Wellness

The Roots of Wellness

Skills Council of Canada and its Indigenous partners are developing free programs that support Indigenous wellness. With education and guidance from Indigenous leaders, Skills Council of Canada is currently developing materials that will be ready soon.

Important note: Wellness goes beyond the present day – Skills Council Canada and our partners also work to support historically-rooted trauma.

Platform

Wellness content
growing

The last couple of years have been challenging for many Canadians. Skills Council of Canada and our network are committed to bringing you the most relevant wellness content available. Our library keeps growing so check back often to see what’s new.

Example courses

Check out some examples of our wellness courses available on our platform. There are dozens more wellness courses.

Eating Healthy

Healthy eating habits is one of the main cornerstones to wellness. Discover what foods work for you and your lifestyle.

Understanding Emotions

Understanding emotions, your own and those of others, is vital to living a positive, healthy, and fulfilled life.

The Importance of Sleep

Lack of quality sleep can lead to many health issues, both mental and physical. Learn about the importance of health sleep habits.

The Importance of Good Work Life Balance

A healthy work-life balance not only makes you more productive in your job, but also more fulfilled and happier in your personal life.

The Importance of Exercise

Whether it’s jogging, yoga, or pumping iron at the gym, moving your body is so important. Learn about the importance of exercise and what suits you and your wellness goals.

Dealing With Stress

High stress levels can lead to various mental, emotional, and physical issues. Knowing how to deal with stress in a healthy way is important for staying well.

Kicking bad Habits

Can’t drop that bad habit? Learn techniques and habit building skills on how to reach your goals and change your mindset when it comes to changing and ending certain habits.

Wellness and Productivity

A healthy person is a productive person. Learn how to create a healthy balance in your life so you're productive, but not overworked and stressed.