WELL-BEING What does it mean to live a “balanced life”? For many people, this means finding time for things you enjoy and taking care of yourself. No one’s life is perfectly balanced all the time. But, you can work toward putting all of these things into your life each week or even each month. This […]
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WELL-BEING Simple living is not really that simple-but results from a recent study at University of the Sciences indicate that reducing the clutter and narrowing your possessions, activities, and thoughts can play a key role in boosting your mental and physical health. “People generally look to simplify their lives for a number of reasons-most commonly
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Having a strong sense that your life has meaning and direction may make you less likely to develop areas of brain damage caused by blockages in blood flow as you age. This research is reported in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. When a blockage interrupts blood flow in a vessel within
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS If you want to get rid of unwanted, negative thoughts, try just ripping them up and tossing them in the trash. Researchers at Ohio State University found that when people wrote down their thoughts on a piece of paper and then threw the paper away, they mentally discarded the thoughts as well.
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Forgiving ourselves for hurting another is easier if we first make amends-thus giving our inner selves a “moral okay,” according to Baylor University psychology researchers. The research, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, is significant because previous studies show that the inability to self-forgive can be a factor in depression, anxiety,
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Have others called you a “perfectionist”? Do you get worried or anxious about needing to be perfect all the time? Do you often set standards that are difficult or even impossible to meet? Wanting to do things well can be good for you in your personal and work life. But sometimes, it
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many people have used the word “anxiety” to simply mean they were worried or stressed about an event. But, are anxiety and stress really the same thing? According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, anxiety can be a different – and serious – mental health illness that goes beyond just stress.
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Do you feel as if you’re the target of blame, whether it’s an unreasonable dispute among family members or neighbors or a situation at work with coworkers, bosses, or employees. Bill Eddy, an attorney, mediator, and therapist, and president of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, says blaming others is increasing
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Do you ever wish you could erase the stress from your life? Although that’s not possible, there’s another option: change the way your body responds to stress. The American Heart Association recommends the following strategies for dealing with stress. Change your self-talk. Think about some of the thoughts that pop into your
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Emotional health is an important component of your overall well-being. High levels of stress can cause: * Headaches * Digestive problems or stomach upset * Fatigue * Fainting or lightheadedness * Sleep problems * Aches and pains in your neck, back or other areas * Weight gain or loss Dealing with stress
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