Holiday cheer is often overshadowed by the stress of the season. And when you’re trying to stay on track health-wise, stress can throw you off your game. The key is to manage that stress in smart, calming, helpful ways.1 Here’s how you can stay on track with…
Mental Health articles
Have you heard of the term “burnout”? It’s a state of mental and physical exhaustion due to prolonged stress. Burnout was first talked about in relation to stress in the workplace. The World Health Organization even classified burnout as an “occupational phenomenon.”1 Now, burnout goes beyond…
The holidays are coming. And, ’tis the season for gathering. If you’re in a fairly new relationship, you may be presented with opportunities to introduce your new partner to family and friends. This can bring mixed feelings. It’s exciting to have someone to share the…
Find yourself at the end of a relationship? Maybe you’re recently divorced. Or fresh out of a short-term or long-term partnership. Regardless, any ending can be tough to take and even traumatic. Be kind to yourself as you grieve. And know you are not alone….
There’s a lot happening in the world today that can make people feel pretty unsettled. Around 1 in 5 adults are affected by mental health issues each year.1 Yet fewer than half receive treatment.1 There’s still something stopping people from getting mental health help before…
Navigating cold and flu season is complicated. No one enjoys being sick. You want your loved ones to stay healthy too. The key to avoiding illness is taking care of yourself in different ways. Did you know that your mental state, especially stress, affects your…
When life gets busy, it seems like our to-do lists never end. We focus on the tasks that we have to get done to meet our real or self-imposed deadlines. Our focus on productivity is practical. But, it can also mean that the people and…
You know those people who seem to be really good at talking to others and making everyone feel comfortable? Maybe you’ve seen them on TV or know someone like that. It’s like they have a special ability to understand how people are feeling. They can…