Daily activities add up to what we might describe as our lifestyle. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, such as extra stress, we may find that what we do for self-care is not enough to bring ourselves to a healthy state. We may then engage in self-managed triage. Here’s what that can look like…
Read MoreSelf-care is any activity that keeps you physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. In our society, we often think that taking time for ourselves is selfish and maybe even lazy. Our culture applauds working long hours, skipping vacation days, and pushing our minds and bodies beyond their limits. But taking time to refresh and rejuvenate is critical for both our productivity and the overall enjoyment of our lives. Here’s what self-care includes…
Read MoreSelf-care includes everything we do to stay physically and mentally healthy. In line with this definition, self-care can be relaxing, calming, intellectually stimulating, inspirational, or physical. Here are just a few self-care activities you can do that won’t cost a thing or add time to your day…
Read MoreStress 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…
Read MoreEverywhere we look, there are articles on how to reduce stress. Of course, we want to reduce stress. Stress is not good for us, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. Here’s more…
Read MoreAny external or internal stimulus that prompts a biological response is known as stress. Our body responds in many ways to deal with stress, ranging from minor changes to life-threatening effects. Here are some of the significant adverse effects of stress on our primary physiological systems…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreMany of us push our minds and bodies to the limit, often at the expense of our physical and mental well-being. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools for coping with stress and promoting long-term health. They slow the body down and quiet the mind. Here are a few of these techniques…
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