Using Self-Help Techniques for Dealing with Stress
It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your work and family responsibilities will always be demanding.
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Tips and Techniques for Getting Anger Under Control
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. But it’s unhealthy when it flares up all the time or spirals out of control. Chronic, explosive anger has serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your state of mind.
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The Causes And Costs Of Absenteeism In The Workplace
Absenteeism is an employee's intentional or habitual absence from work. While employers expect workers to miss a certain number of workdays each year
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Dealing with conflict in the workplace
People want leadership roles for a variety of reasons, but the opportunity to manage conflicts is rarely at the top of anyone's list. It’s a skill that many have a hard time mastering — and let’s face it, avoiding conflict tends to be the first inclination for most of us.
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Recognizing Depression and Getting the Help You Need
Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won't go away, you may have depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. But no matter how hopeless you feel, you can get better. By understanding the cause of your depression and recognizing the different symptoms and types of depression, you can take the first step to feeling better and overcoming the problem.
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11 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP on May 11, 2017 — Written by Ana Gotter Panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear, panic, or anxiety. They are overwhelming, and they have physical as well as emotional symptoms. Many people with panic attacks may have difficulty breathing, sweat profusely, tremble, and feel their hearts pounding. Some people will also experience chest pain and a feeling of detachment from reality or themselves during a panic attack, so they make think they’re having a heart attack. Others have reported feeling like they are having a stroke.
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What does anxiety feel like?
Anxiety feels different for everyone. You might experience some of the things listed below, and you might also have other experiences or difficulties that aren't listed here.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance Today
Work is an expected societal norm: Go to school, get a job. But your career doesn't have
to be so strict and restraining. Work isn't just a way to make money; it should serve
you both financially and emotionally.
"Success, in my opinion, is about living a life through making choices that guide toward
your goals to be your best," said Dr. Michael Tischler, founder and CEO of Teeth Tomorrow.
"The real key is to create goals that you are passionate about with respect to health/appearance,
career and relationships."
The Importance of Good Nutrition
Your daily food choices make a big difference in your health.
Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help
4 Ways to Burn 1,000 Calories in One Go
If you’re looking to lose fat, you know very well by now that it’s all a matter of calories in and calories out. If you aren’t burning more calories than you consume, that fat is just not going to come off
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8 Steps to Improving Your Self-Esteem
When it comes to your self-worth, only one opinion truly matters — your own. And even that one should be carefully evaluated; we tend to be our own harshest critics.
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10 Essential Secrets To Making A Relationship Work
Monica Parikh is an attorney, writer, and dating coach who aims to empower women to be their best selves and attract healthy, rewarding love. Now, Monica is bringing her in-depth insight and real-world experience to women everywhere. If you’re ready to be the best version of yourself and attract a partner who deserves you
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When to Consult a Psychologist
Life is rarely without its challenges. There are some, however, that can be so overbearing that it seems impossible to move on. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, it’s important you know that help is available for every problem life throws your way
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How Financial Stress Affects Your Workers’ Productivity
Unfortunately, a large number of Americans stress about money, and it’s likely that stress is damaging your company’s bottom line. Personal financial stress can seep into the workplace and begin to affect employee productivity. Just because your organization provides respectable wages does not mean that you’re immune to financially stressed employees.
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10 Ways Moms Can Balance Work and Family
Unfortunately, a large number of Americans stress about money, and it’s likely that stress is damaging your company’s bottom line. Personal financial stress can seep into the workplace and begin to affect employee productivity. Just because your organization provides respectable wages does not mean that you’re immune to financially stressed employees.
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Study: Being happy at work really makes you more productive
A new study says it has concrete evidence that happier employees are more productive in the workplace.
The 700-person experiment was conducted in Britain by the Social Market Foundation and the University of Warwick’s Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy.
How To Prevent Burnout - 13 Signs You're On The Edge
Burnout is defined as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. As it turns out, there are ways to identify the early warning signs of burnout. And, there are many simple practices you can put in place immediately to prevent burnout from becoming an occupational hazard .
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Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition where you have recurring obsessions, compulsions, or both. The usual treatments are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medicine, or both. Treatment often works well to reduce the symptoms and distress of OCD greatly
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Dealing with the Grieving Process and Learning to Heal
Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to significant loss. But while there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and move on with your life
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