Category: Stress
2023: A Year of Era-Defining Crises and Stress for Americans
Source: kali9/iStock As I write this, a mass shooting with multiple fatalities on the UNLV campus is the lead story on all of the major […]
4 Scents to Help You De-Stress and Lift Your Spirits
Fir branches with essential oils. Source: Antonova Ganna/Shutterstock If you’re feeling stressed or down at holiday time, take a moment to breathe in the scent […]
Family Gatherings: Navigating Tensions and Fostering Harmony
Pexels/nicolemichalo The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, peace, and togetherness. For some, it is indeed the most beautiful time of […]
Your Brain Is Nicer to Others When You’re Under Less Stress
We all know that when we’re overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious, we can often be snappy and less communicative with others. We’re not very social with […]
Why Anticipating Holiday Annoyances Can Lead to More Peace
Source: Gustavo Fring / Pexels The holiday season is here, and while this can be a wonderful and joyous time, it can also come with […]
Stress, the Brain, and Immunity
Stress, the Brain, and Immunity Source: Hal Gatewood / Unsplash Communication between the immune and neuroendocrine systems is an active continuous process necessary to maintain […]
The Surprising Antidote to Holiday Stress and Loneliness
Stress around the holidays is rampant. A 2023 Harris Poll found that nearly half (49%) of U.S. adults would describe their stress levels during the […]
How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan
Source: Jonathon Borba/Unsplash The holiday season can be particularly emotionally challenging. Financial pressures can cause anxiety and frustration. Family dynamics can complicate the delicate balance […]
6 Ways to Find and Write About Harmony During the Holidays
Reading can be a calming activity. Source: 165106/Pixabay For many people, the holiday season can present some unwanted challenges. In addition to the normal stresses […]
How Can You Deal With Stress and Lack of Control?
Dr. Pauline Boss Source: Pauline Boss / Used with permission The COVID-19 pandemic has brought multiple changes to our lives, for many of us have […]