Blog tagged as stress relief

While dealing with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic instability through the spring and summer, this became a difficult question to ask and to answer. Checking in with ourselves daily to make sure we’re doing the things that sustain our health and well-being is more important...

Anger is a natural response to perceived threats. It causes your body to release adrenaline, your muscles to tighten, and your heart rate and blood pressure to increase. Your senses might feel more acute and your face and hands flushed. However, anger becomes a problem when you don't manage it in a ...

I’ve been working with a lot of people this week who feel like they are just stuck. You know that feeling when you’ve got too much to do and your mind is just full? Your stress levels rise and you end up not making any progress. 

The conscious mind has a limited short term memory, and it has to ...

Summer is coming to an end and parents and students are preparing to return to homework, tests, and extracurricular activities. Some kids will be learning from home at least part time, changing schools, or going off to college. In an already stressful time, going back to school can add to the tensio...

The coronavirus outbreak may have you feeling lonely, isolated, stressed, and anxious. Whether you and your family are social distancing or required to stay home, you can look after your mental health and stay connected.

Be social.

Socialization is key, especially if you feel isolated. Feeling connect...