April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today we discuss symptoms of stress, […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today we focus on proven stress […]
Since 1992, April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress. Applying stress management tools can be an effective component of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today, we discuss how to find the […]
Since 1992, April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. During the month of […]
Making time for ourselves is key to maintaining our wellness and happiness. Whether you’re looking to relax after a long day or you’re simply looking for some quality alone time, a solo date night is the perfect way to recharge and reconnect with yourself. Setting the Mood for the Perfect Solo Date Night Creating the […]
Whenever we embark on a journey to be with loved ones, we look forward to creating cherished memories and sharing a festive meal or two. However, travel stress can take a lot of the fun out of our long-awaited trips, especially over holidays or long weekends. From crowded airports to congested highways, unexpected delays to […]
Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, signaling the start of the festive season and a time to connect with family and friends. However, organizing a Thanksgiving feast can be a daunting task, and the stress of hosting or attending family gatherings can add to the pressure of the holiday season. […]
In the humdrum of our everyday routines, it’s easy to become a creature of habit. But shaking things up and trying something new can feel like a refreshing splash of cold water. It’s a great way to improve your mental health and well-being. And it can help also you not only cope better with the […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Some definitions include: “completely submerged”; “feeling frozen, lost, or paralyzed”; or my favorite: “simultaneously exhausted and dejected”. Ouch. Sound familiar? The synonyms to ‘overwhelmed’ probably resonate with most of us, too: feeling beaten, crushed, devastated, disheartened, or humbled. There’s not a perfect word to describe this condition, so let’s just call it having […]
There was a time when calm came to us on its own. In fact, calm was our natural and prevalent state of mind. In prehistoric times a surge of adrenalin, our biological fight or flight response, struck only when a true emergency was at hand. A wild animal chasing us, for example. Or wicked weather, […]
We make decisions every day, from what we’re going to wear to how to approach a complex task at work. Decisions are a normal part of everyday life. However, our brain’s decision-making battery has finite power, and it can deplete rapidly. What does that mean, exactly? Essentially, the more decisions we make, the more likely we […]
Are you trying to enhance your life and health? Do you want to be happier? Finding ways to improve our mental health and well-being is one of the most important things that we can do to improve life. And it is also one of the key factors that can help us live a longer, and […]
Does it seem harder than ever to make decisions? Not just the complicated stuff. Easy stuff, too. What to cook for dinner. What to do first in the morning. Whether or not to go to the gym. There’s a reason for this. It’s called decision fatigue. What Is Decision Fatigue? As the name implies, decision […]
Many of us fear change and try to avoid it at all costs. New ideas make us nervous. We push back on suggestions to do things differently. Shifts to our routine make us uncomfortable. But it’s constant, there’s no getting away from it. It makes sense to try to make the best of it. To not […]
