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Many of us have lost loved ones, and those who have know that the grief never fully fades. For many, holidays can be particularly difficult to face without your loved one by your side. How can you keep traditions alive without them? How can you feel happy without them there to celebrate with you? We spoke with Maryann Udel about …
Discussions surrounding mental health have opened up greatly in recent years, and more than ever, people are getting the support and help they need. How can you approach mental health in a way that is heart-centered and proactive? We spoke with Bill Lennan, the founder of HAERT, about his commitment to helping people with mental wellness. Watch our podcast with …
Meditation is more than just a way to relax. It’s also an excellent tool for managing stress, monitoring your own thoughts, and improving your general well-being. The practice has several different varieties, each with its own set of benefits. These days, meditation is becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages and interests. More and more research studies are being …
Mental well-being is paramount to your personal life as well as your professional life. How can pain from your past impact you today? How can it hold you back in your career? We spoke with brain health trainer Dr. Ruth Allan about how to unchain yourself from pain and stimulate brain health. Watch our podcast with Dr. Ruth Allan to …
The human immune system is crucial in keeping you safe from COVID-19. But, it can be hard to know what to do if your body health starts declining. With the virus spreading rapidly, many people are finding themselves in a state of constant anxiety and panic. You’re not alone! In addition to getting the appropriate vaccines and boosters, the best …
We’re aware that you may have gone through some tough times during COVID-19. Some of your friends are gone, our government has collapsed, and the entire populace is either dead or mutated into hideous creatures whose only goal is surviving. But you’ve made it this far, and the only way to go is up. Just remember: you are not alone …
The recent pandemic has changed our way of living and disturbed our daily routine. As everything is going online – including classes, shopping, and working – this situation has created stress in people in very drastic ways and affected their health. With our busy lives and the pandemic, stress has become ubiquitous. Most men have anxiety, but they do not …
What is workload depression? Workload depression is characterized by feelings of hopelessness and sadness; it causes life’s typical struggles to feel overwhelming by fundamentally changing your way of thinking toward the negative. People often feel physically weak, lose their ability to work and concentrate, and have difficulty eating and sleeping properly and carrying on living a healthy life. As indicated …
Self-care is so important, yet many of us don’t practice it enough, especially when we need it the most. How can you take care of #1 (that’s you!) even when you’re feeling burned out? Even when you’re so busy that just the thought of adding one more item to your to-do list stresses you out? We’ve all been there… and …
While the concept of self-care has become somewhat trendy recently, taking an active role in one’s own health is easier said than done. Self-care is often missing from people’s busy lives. Whether due to lack of time or feelings of guilt, many of us regularly neglect our own well-being and happiness. Fortunately, some of the most effective self-care strategies (including …
It happens to the best of us: You wake up one morning, brush your teeth, pick out your clothes… but when you try to put your pants on, they don’t fit anymore. You realize you’ve gained a little weight. You indulged a little too much over the holidays or your social life has gotten in the way of getting to …
When you lead a busy life with pressing responsibilities at home and work, it can be easy to overlook your physical and psychological needs. However, you can’t take care of others if you neglect your own mental well-being. Check out the following easily integrated practices if you’re ready to make a positive lifestyle change and achieve good mental health. Get …
It’s a story I’ve shared in our book, Practical Wisdoms @ Work: someone who held authority in my life told me that, while it was okay that I was on antidepressants at the time, I shouldn’t be on them for more than a year. Here’s another story: while discussing my depression and mental health, a family member told my sister …
I broke my leg really badly when I was in Spain doing my master’s program. I had to get surgery and now sport 7 screws and a plate in my leg. When I first started my recovery process, I only focused on two things: being able to walk again and finishing my master’s thesis. In the beginning, it was really …