By now, most people are aware of the toll stress can take on their mental health, but did you ever wonder how chronic stress affects physical health? The links to depression and anxiety are uncanny. The emotional exhaustion is felt. The angst it causes is real. The effect chronic stress has on physical health… Continue reading How Chronic Stress Can Affect Physical Health
I was raised to believe everything had to be perfect. Less than was undesirable. If I did not get 100% on a test, then I had nothing to brag about. There was no victory in mediocracy, no fanfare in good enough. That mentality continued for years. Disappointment was the norm if a goal was not… Continue reading Embrace an Imperfect Life
Does work/life balance conjure up images of an evenly balanced scale? A perfect 50/50 division of labor obligations and domestic bliss: dedicated amount of time for work; dedicated amount of time for life. Work/life balance is unrealistic for most. Often times, the work portion and the life one battle each other. Work issues bleed into… Continue reading Work/Life Integration
“When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can change the future” -Unknown It consumes us. Washes over us. Guilt has a way of affecting us – well for most of us anyway. You feel like you did something wrong. Perhaps you feel terrible about it. You may even feel like you are… Continue reading Four Ways to Overcome Guilt
It can be challenging to keep moving when the weather is cold and rainy. Let’s just say it is not very inviting. Add to that the craziness that accompanies this time of year: the invites, the gifts to buy, holiday after holiday after holiday -- and physical activity becomes a thing pushed to the side. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Exercise in Bad Weather
Socializing food free seems so outrageous for most, but I have people I work with talk about the dread that comes with the holiday season and cozy, winter months. “So much food.” “So many desserts.” “Food everywhere!” And it is true. Special once-a-year items are found just about anywhere, and due to their seasonality, people… Continue reading The Quest for Food-Free Socializing
Ever find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed while working? Well, you are not alone. Anxiety can lead to at lost productivity (on average at least four work days are lost a month due to anxiety) and a whopping 83% of US workers complain of work-related stress. Most people will experience these issues at work, and… Continue reading Cultivate a Relaxation Practice at Work
Overwhelmed. Buried under deadlines, invites, and multiple to-do’s. It can be tough to deal with things coming from multiple directions, especially if you are a people pleaser or overachiever. Figuring out how to get through everything on the daily to-do list seems like a juggling act at times. Often, when this happens, we focus on… Continue reading How to Empower Yourself to Say “No”
Water. One of the most important nutrients in our bodies. It is the cornerstone of physical health. Essential really, yet only 22% of people get proper hydration. If you are part of the other 78%, then getting more water daily can prove to be beneficial. Why you may ask? Well let’s start with the basics:… Continue reading The How’s and Why’s of Proper Hydration
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