5 steps to soothing the Scrooges and Grinches among us.'
Notice when your thoughts are triggering a stress reaction Common stress-related thoughts include: 1. Think Examine Thoughts I have to finish this. I should be doing more. This is taking too long. I’m going to fail. I don’t have time to rest 2. Act: Enjoy Yourself 3.Plan to do things that bring you pleasure every day. Schedule them into your calendar, and prot...
If you think back on your life and tell your life story, you will undoubtedly remember some happy times (like going on a family trip or meeting a significant other for the first time) as well as unhappy times (like a serious illness or losing a job). Of course, everyone’s life story is unique, but when you look at your life, it would be interesting if there were particular times of people’s li...
Photo: Istockphoto.com Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a lazy summer at the beach or by a pool, relaxing and escaping the routine of our daily lives? Or daydreamed about spending an entire summer traveling or simply enjoying unstructured days? Yet, research shows that Americans tend to work the longest hours of any Western nation, have limited vacation time compared to other countries, and...
The United States is entering its second winter holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 109 million people expected to travel more than 50 miles from home. The conditions for dealing with COVID-19 are better this year compared with 2020, when no COVID-19 vaccinations had yet been authorized for use....
 Small daily measures can counter the negative impacts of "sneaky leaks" by: Lisa Leshko Evers MA, BSN, RN Remember the last time you checked your bank balance? I will bet you were feeling quite confident that everything was great! You had happily returned to work after the pandemic and have been productive, diligently following your budget. What if, however, you notice that your balance isÂ...