Being the hottest of the four seasons, nothing beats a refreshing summer swim — especially while enjoying the outdoors. Although swimming has been shown to support weight loss, build cardiovascular strength, and enhance overall fitness, this beneficial aerobic exercise can also have a significant influence on your mental well-being. If you have access to a… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Swim Outside this Summer
If there was one word to describe the 2020 pandemic, it would be uncertainty. Never before has the world faced such uncertain events in terms of global health and economics, all of which were sprung on us seemingly overnight. Stay-at-home orders forced millions of people to adjust to the new “norm,” creating a wave of mental… Continue reading The Mental Health Effects of Being in Limbo
Americans are no stranger to workplace stress — and unfortunately, 90 percent of doctor’s office visits are associated with stress. Stress plays a significant role in a wide range of health problems, including heart issues, depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure. Some of the major factors associated with workplace stress include workload, work-life balance, and job security.… Continue reading Your Guide to Work-Related Stress
“In every walk in with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir The year 2020 has presented unique challenges in response to COVID-19. For many, the most difficult obstacle has been self-isolation and lockdown measures, as routines have been turned upside down. Although mental health experts continue to express their concerns,… Continue reading Nourishing Our Minds in Nature
Over the past couple of decades, reading in America has declined. Between 2003 and 2016, the amount of time the average American spent on reading for personal interest dropped from 0.36 hours to 0.29 hours daily. Although television and the Internet distract Americans from books, many have reported that they are unable to leisure read… Continue reading Read for Resiliency
“The willingness to consider possibility requires a tolerance of uncertainty.” — Rachel Naomi Remen Human beings are curious by nature. We strive to predict, understand, and control our lives, and when uncertainty arises, this can lead to significant discomfort. In many cases, an inability to cope with uncertainty can also affect your mental health. The… Continue reading The Impact of Uncertainty on Mental Health
If you have been to the supermarket recently, you may have noticed that shelves are rather empty. This has caused a wave of panic in regard to perceived food shortages, which has led to stock-piling behavior and feelings of uncertainty. Many shoppers are also experiencing anxiety in terms of obtaining their groceries, as most surfaces… Continue reading Food Planning: Reduce Your Anxiety in 5 Steps
As most city and state governments have responded to COVID-19 by calling for social distancing between people and the widespread closure of restaurants, libraries, offices, and more, the world has suddenly become a much different place. For some of us, the time at home with the family has a certain restorative nature by itself. For… Continue reading Managing Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Sponsoring Organization: Amerihealth It may seem like stress is no big deal—it’s something we all experience every day. But did you know that about 90% of visits to primary care physicians are related to stress disorders? What’s more, workplace stress costs American businesses nearly $150 billion dollars annually! Stress is a bigger issue than you… Continue reading Stress Less During Stress Awareness Month
Something as simple as having a good day should be accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, “bad days,” especially at work, are disturbingly common. In the modern world, where we spend most of our time working at a job we don’t love (or yelling at strangers in rush-hour traffic on the way home from that job), having… Continue reading Pushing into Happiness
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