The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it the joy of family gatherings and (let’s face it) the stress! Unless you have a cabin on a mountaintop and a snowstorm keeps you stranded there, Christmas is coming, and so is your family. The good news is that you can make holiday events more relaxing and successful by following the…
If you’re exploring ways to manage your stress, you may have come across the term “intentional living.” What does it mean, and how can it help lower stress? How do you start living with intention? What is Intentional Living? Intentional living involves paying close attention to the choices you make and the things you do, with the goal of bringing…
Digital devices play an indisputable role in modern life. In our private lives, we use them to stay informed, to communicate with each other, to shop, to access services, and to be entertained. In our work lives, they serve even more roles. For all their utility, digital technologies are responsible for many ill effects, including physical ailments such as repetitive…
Burnout and depression have some similar symptoms but different causes, outcomes, and treatments. Knowing how depression and burnout differ is important to getting the right diagnosis and the best treatments. In the paragraphs below, we will talk about the key differences between these mental health challenges and how you can move forward if you have one (or both) of them.…
Starting post-secondary education is very exciting but can also trigger negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and loneliness. In the paragraphs below, we will talk about the major stressors students encounter when they enter this phase of their education and how you can mitigate the effects to navigate through them successfully. What Causes Post-Secondary Stress? When you’ve been looking…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to reevaluate our relationship with our work. Some have begun working from home permanently, others have moved to different roles, and others have quit working entirely, opting for early retirement or a new, more cost-effective lifestyle. Quiet quitting is one of the workplace trends that has emerged from the pandemic, but its…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have heard a lot about compassion fatigue and burnout, particularly how they have affected people in the healthcare industry, other human services, and education. Compassion fatigue and burnout can also severely impact parents of young children, caregivers of older adults, volunteers who work with vulnerable members of the community, and people who…
Coping with a busy life is not always easy. You may find yourself multitasking between deadlines at work or school. There are also many errands, chores, and unexpected emergencies as part of your routine. It can be stressful to take care of multiple priorities at once. As the pressure mounts, the feeling of being overwhelmed can happen to anyone. Often,…
Life is full of ups and downs. Some days may go smoothly without a hitch. Yet, you may also experience difficult times defined by hardships, conflicts, and stressful encounters. As the pressure escalates, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, react negatively, and lose your composure. Stress comes from various sources, including workplaces, families, finances, or factors out of our control. The…
Life is full of significant changes and transitions. We might move to a new home, switch careers, get married, or expect a child – sometimes even twins! These are a few examples of momentous events that bring excitement and concern. Although many life changes have positive outcomes, they can also feel quite stressful. When we are unprepared for navigating life…