SUCCESS OVER STRESS Tai chi and qi gong are mind-body practices. They have been used for thousands of years. Tai chi is one type of qi gong, but they’re not the same. Both focus on the energy of the body, traditionally called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), by using special breathing and movements. What are tai chi […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS What do you do to relax? Many people sit down with their smartphones or in front of a TV. But these things may not actually help you de-stress. They could make you even more stressed, especially if you’re watching the news or social media. To fight stress, you need to engage the
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s not uncommon for people to find meditation challenging. Everyone can benefit from the peace and focus meditation provides. This is where a walking meditation can help. Instead of sitting still, walking offers a point of focus for meditation while also allowing gentle movement. Walking could be the key to making meditation
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s normal for a person to lose up to 100 hairs every day. Hairs grow for a while and then enter a resting phase. During this resting phase, the hair falls out and a new one grows in its place. Sometimes, however, stress can change this normal pattern of rest. Stress can
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many of us have heard – or given – advice about “looking on the bright side.” Or, you may have heard someone say, “the glass is half full, not half empty.” These are ways of explaining optimism. An optimistic person is someone who expects good things to happen in their future. But
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WELL-BEING Taking regular breaks from social media is a healthy way to refocus and prevent it from taking over too much of your time. When you return, you will hopefully have a clearer idea of social media’s role in your life and the boundaries you need to use it well. Try these tips to have
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS People deal with stress in different ways. But in some cases, stress may cause a person to harm themselves. Self-harm often shows up in the form of cutting. A person may cut themselves repeatedly with a razor blade or other sharp object. This often starts in the teenage years, but it can
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WELL-BEING Our connections to others are vital to our health. Relationships make people happier. Relationships also lower anxiety and depression. Wondering how you can form new or stronger connections with people? Try these tips: Be there for others. Helping others when they need you strengthens your friendships and makes you happy. You can also volunteer,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When you’re under stress, your body releases stress hormones. These hormones cause your heart to race or your palms to sweat. This is your body’s normal response to stress. In some cases, a little stress is helpful. But for many people, stress happens too much. This can lead to ongoing high levels
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Use these quick tips to lower stress levels, starting today. Go for a walk. Just 30 minutes a day of walking can lower stress. Set priorities. Decide what must get done today. The rest can wait. Say no to new tasks if you are overwhelmed. Think positive. Look
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