Stress is an inevitable part of life. We all experience stress to varying degrees and handle it in our own way. Stress is an individual phenomenon. Here is how you can individualize your stress management plan…

Anxiety, Stress Management, StressSaundra SchrockSeptember 26, 2022Manage Stress, Anxiety, Stress

Where Does Stress Come From?

What causes you stress and anxiety might create energy and excitement in another. Following this thinking, new research indicates that it is not enough to consider how much or what type of stress we experience (Rudland et al., 2020). It suggests it is more about how we perceive and respond to it. Whether we interpret stress as good or bad is influenced by many factors, read more in this week’s blog…

Anxiety, Stress Management, StressSaundra SchrockSeptember 5, 2022Manage Stress, Anxiety, Stress

Can relaxation calm anxiety?

Relaxation techniques can be helpful in reducing levels of anxiety that occur from time to time. Anxiety might show up in one or more ways. Here’s when to use relaxation strategies to help anxiety, and when NOT to do it….

Well-Being, Relaxation, AnxietySaundra SchrockAugust 22, 2022Relaxation, Manage Stress, Anxiety

Leaders: You Can Help Others Manage Stress

Previously, we shared a number of ideas to help you turn the tables on stress, no matter your stress profile. But, forming new work-related habits doesn’t have to stop with you personally. Whether you are the boss or not, you can do a lot to reduce the stress of others. And, if you are a leader, here are a few ideas to consider…

Stress Management, Stress, Anxiety, BurnoutSaundra SchrockApril 4, 2022Stress, Anxiety, Stress Reduction

Turn the Tables on Stress and Burnout

Many of us are overworked, overstressed, and exhausted—making focus hard to maintain. The good news is that no matter your stress profile, forming new work-related habits can help turn the tables on stress. Here are a few ideas to consider…

Stress Management, Stress, Anxiety, BurnoutSaundra SchrockMarch 28, 2022Stress, Anxiety, Stress Reduction

Is it Me or My Workplace?

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 70 million people left their job in 2021. And almost two-thirds of staff who left the workplace have left in the last six months. Companies are struggling to address the problem. If you feel it is time to leave your job, it might be worth taking some time to consider if it is your job or if it’s you. Here are a few self-reflection questions to consider…

Stress Management, Stress, AnxietySaundra SchrockMarch 21, 2022Stress, Anxiety, Stress Reduction

Symptoms of Stress and Burnout

Daily life has been wholly uprooted over the past few years. We’ve learned to juggle a constant onslaught of dilemmas that we have never dealt with before. Here are the leading causes of burnout, and some of the many symptoms we can experience when stressed…

Stress Management, Stress, Anxiety, BurnoutSaundra SchrockMarch 14, 2022Stress, Anxiety, Stress Reduction

Feeling Burned Out?

Remember March 2020? Most of us, including myself, thought that this thing called COVID-19 would be over in a few weeks. It’s not surprising that this chronic pandemic stress has increased the likelihood of burnout and severe mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and substance use. In this blog, discover what burnout is and how to identify your sources of stress…

Stress Management, Stress, AnxietySaundra SchrockMarch 7, 2022Stress, Anxiety, Stress Reduction