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Work Life Career, family, and a personal life. You can have it all, can’t you? Absolutely! But when the demands of work overtake the demands of your family and personal life, you can suffer chronic stress and burnout. And miss out on some of the best things in life. Sometimes it takes effort to balance […]
Mental Health Care Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or a loved one has an emotional or mental health problem, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The goal of mental health counseling and other treatment options is to draw upon your strengths to help you resolve your problems. For
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Home Safety * Being healthy at each cycle of life includes healthy eating, exercising, getting quality sleep, and avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke. It also includes getting health tests and vaccines that you need. * Re-use paper bags. * Buy recycled products and items that come in recycled packaging. * Donate usable items to others
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Mental Health Care A clear home can help create a calmer mind. The act of de-cluttering can be emotionally cleansing. Start by evaluating what you have, one room at a time, and how it reflects your current values and lifestyle. Focus on having things in your space that truly connect with your purpose, your loved
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Mental Health Care Practicing gratitude may help nurture better brain health and create more positive events in your life. Make gratitude a part of your day and send more positive, health-promoting vibes to your brain. Thank a friend for their support, set a daily phone reminder to count your blessings, and be sure to thank
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Social Health Creating more kindness in the world starts with each of us. For instance, consider how you could show more kindness to coworkers. Also, be sure your kids or grandkids observe you being kind to others. When you take the kindness lead, others will surely follow. Like a ripple effect, kindness inspires kindness. ©
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Social Health A big part of being a good communicator is being a good listener. Hearing the words and understanding what the other person means and feels are vital skills in nurturing healthy relationships. This starts by truly focusing on what is being said. Try not to interrupt and don’t appear judgmental or critical. Also,
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Mental Health Care How can we turn off negative self-talk and develop a more “half-full cup” approach to life? Research suggests we would enjoy many health benefits if we could, including less stress. Start by noticing when you have a positive experience and stay with that up-lifting feeling for 30 seconds. Over time, you may
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Mental Health Care Some people bounce back from life’s challenges more easily than others. But, all of us can strengthen that mental muscle we call resiliency. This is a set of skills to help us cope and recover when something bad happens. While building resiliency is a personal journey, common skills include accepting change, being
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Social Health Having strong social support: * Helps you cope with stress, grief, and trauma * Gives you an emotional lift when you need it * Makes it easier to cope with an illness * Increases your chances for living longer Today, call, text, email, or video chat with one or more friends. Let them
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