Do you find yourself rushing through life so much you forget to stop and smell the flowers? When we do that, we tend to stress more, enjoy less, and possibly put ourselves at risk for burnout.
Continue readingChange is not necessarily a bad thing. Embrace it, and find ways to see the positive outcomes of change for you. I suggest you sit quietly with a notepad and pen and list what coping and buffer skills you need to work with.
Continue readingThe best balance is achieved by managing the way you deal with each stressor that comes along. rather than trying to eliminate each from your life altogether. Ask yourself what calm people do to maintain their stress levels and model their behavior when possible.
Continue readingThis is Stress Mastery Rx #1 in a series of 77 proven personal prescriptions from psychologist Dr. Jack Singer.
Continue readingby Dr. Jack Singer The American Psychological Association (APA) conducts a Stress in America Survey each year. Results show that in 2011, the percentage of Americans feeling extreme stress dropped 10 percent. That’s the good news. But the bad news is that a significant number of respondents reporting severe stress had no idea that it […]
Continue readingKids today are experiencing higher levels of stress than ever before, partly because they’re being exposed to “mature” material before they’re able to process it, partly because the demands on their time are higher than ever, and partly because they don’t have time to decompress.
Continue readingWhen we think of emotional stress, we automatically assume it’s something that is bad for us. Yes, some kinds of stress are associated with health issues such as high blood pressure, headaches, and even weight gain. But not all stress is negative stress. To illustrate, think about stress on the body. Some types of physical […]
Continue readingDo you feel like you have so much to do and not enough time to get everything done? When your life gets crazy, you can’t let the busyness take over your mind. You need to put yourself first to maintain your mental health. Here are eight tips for keeping a clear mind: 1. Get organized. […]
Continue readingMost people have felt social anxiety at some point in their lives. It can be intimidating to be in situations that include many unfamiliar people. It can be even more intimidating if you’re shy by nature.
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