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How to scare away the “Sunday Scaries”

Wellness

Jan 13, 2018

It’s Sunday evening and the weekend is coming to a close when suddenly a feeling of panic arises. The questions start swirling: Am I ready for the day tomorrow? Did I reply to that email? What if I mess up...

How giving gratitude impacts your health

Wellness

Nov 23, 2017

Every year at Thanksgiving, my parents encourage us to go around the table and list something we are each thankful for. We are a pretty big family so this can go on for quite a while, but it’s something I...

Dealing with the emotional impact after a natural disaster

Wellness

Sep 9, 2017

Allow me to set the scene, although it is a familiar one if you’ve seen the news in recent weeks…Imagine you’ve arrived home from work, settled in your recliner to rest from the day and to watch the evening news....

Why taking a break is good for your health

Wellness

May 24, 2017

As the perceived need to accumulate wealth spreads across America, many people are feeling overworked and stretched to the limit. Whether it’s a single mom trying to make ends meet, or a father who is feeling pressure from a boss...

4 ways to fight stress and anxiety with food

Wellness

Mar 8, 2017

Let’s talk about stress. In many ways, facing stress is unavoidable. We all face stress, whether it’s caused by work, family, finances, school or some other factor that compels us to worry. But did you know stress is harmful to...

11 reasons why you keep avoiding change

Wellness

Jan 14, 2017

With a New Year upon us and the holidays behind us, it is often an excellent time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. For many of us, the month of January signals a time to...

Stress management through the art of relaxation

Wellness

Dec 21, 2016

Stress management is a topic that everyone seems to be talking about here lately. With busy work schedules, family obligations and the holidays fast approaching, now is the perfect time to slow down a bit and reflect on how to keep...

3 simple ways to combat fatigue and reduce stress

Wellness

Aug 15, 2016

Fatigue. It happens. How do we combat it? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fatigue is, “A reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged activity.” As we all know, fatigue can be something that stops...

How writing can help with stress management

Wellness

Aug 1, 2016

Maya Angelou wrote that “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.”We often associate expressive writing with a skillset that requires perfection and beautiful use of language. Yet in a more realistic sense, writing can...

Coping with the psychological impact of a mass shooting

Wellness

Jun 12, 2016

Sadly, our nation again has experienced what can only be described as a horrific event. The mass shooting in a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, is considered to be the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Not only were 50...