“Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.” —Joan Borysenko Stress is something that everyone faces throughout their life — whether it’s because of work, interpersonal relationships, financial concerns or even small day-to-day challenges. How we manage life’s stress makes a world of difference in maintaining
With every goal or accomplishment comes barriers that need to be broken through. In fact, the presence of barriers is often proof that what you’re striving for is truly worth the effort. While they can be the most discouraging part of your journey, barriers are opportunities to grow and adapt,
Have you ever wondered what it means to be self-aware and how you can practice this discipline? September is self-awareness month, so now is the perfect time to learn. According to psychologists Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund, “Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts
What makes you happy? August is Happiness Happens Month and is dedicated to celebrating anything and everything that makes you happy. Happiness is a choice, and being happy doesn’t mean your life is problem-free. Happiness is a life-long pursuit and requires you to make a conscious effort to appreciate and
In honor of National Men’s Health Month in June, and just after the conclusion of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we want to highlight the significance of mental health for everyone. However, it’s important to note that certain populations may be more affected by mental health challenges and symptoms
Take a moment to reflect on the current state of your mental health: How are you feeling in this moment? How have you been feeling on a regular basis? What do you need to let go of? What have you been doing lately that brings you joy, gratitude and satisfaction?
“The only constant in life is change.” The meaning behind this popular, age-old quote is credited to Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Whether change comes in small doses or life-alternating events and decisions, it can cause an array of positive and negative emotions. While some changes can be difficult to navigate, change
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your to-do list seems endless, deadlines are fast-approaching and you are totally stressed out? Stress management is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. But what really is stress, and how does it affect us? In honor of National Stress Awareness
Our bodies are full of neurotransmitters that send messages between separate areas. Some neurotransmitters, like serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins, are considered “feel-good” chemicals. Serotonin and dopamine aid in digestion and help us regulate our moods, learn, remember things, sleep and control our appetites. Oxytocin assists in forming connections with
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