Managing Emotional Exhaustion During Times of Unrest
Local, national and world events have brought out strong emotions and stressors this year, often one right after another. They include COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines,...
Category : Mind & Body
Focus on Resilience
There’s no resilience gene to help us deal with adversity. Experts say it’s a skill to foster, a muscle to pump up. Six months into...
Michelle Obama Reveals She’s Dealing With Low-Grade Depression
Michelle Obama admits she’s suffering from low-grade depression. “I’m waking up in the middle of the night because I’m worrying about something or there’s a...
American Happiness Reaches 50-Year Low
Despite most Americans feeling satisfied with their financial situation, happiness is at a five-decade low, according to a new survey. The study highlights how Americans’...
Solving Puzzles Boosts Mental Health
Fears of contracting coronavirus coupled with strict shelter-at-home measures are causing all of us to be stressed. Studies show adults and children have elevated anxiety...
Manage Loneliness During Social Isolation
If you’re feeling lonely from lack of interaction during this time of social isolation, take advantage of these four strategies to help you get through:...
Panic Free(er) Through Mindfulness and Meditation
Meditation and mindfulness can be valuable allies at times like this. Of course, they don’t keep you free from disease. But they can help you...
5 Ways to Recharge Your Batteries in the Afternoon
When 4 o’clock snack time rolls around, what should you do to recharge your batteries? Do you start the day strong, but run out of...
25 Minutes of Meditation Eases Stress
Even brief sessions of mindfulness meditation—25 minutes for three consecutive days—can alleviate stress, recent research suggests. “More and more people report using meditation practices for...
Focus on the Positive
We’re sure you’ve been told that a good attitude can make a big difference to your well-being. But did you know there’s scientific proof that...