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Each morning (or evening), as we head into the workplace, we are confronted by forces that can be considered opportunities or challenges. Opportunities can be exciting and yet stressful at the same time. And if not managed, they can turn into pressure-inducing challenges. These predicaments might present with different intensities and frequencies, but when the…
It’s said there are only two certainties in life; death and taxes. But I propose one more certainty—anxiety. Because everyone experiences anxiety, with the most common age group being 30 to 44 year-olds. Do you fit into this category? Does anxiety have an overwhelming pull in your life? If so, keep reading to discover some…
If I were to ask the average person how they relieve stress, I’m sure I would get many different answers. Because we are all unique, we handle stress in our own way—hopefully though in a healthy way. Something I might not hear is playing with anxiety relief toys. But, why not? They are a great…
Most people tend to think of solution-focused coping strategies as the best way to manage stress. That is, address the problem and remove what seems to be causing them stress. Oh, if it could be that easy! But many times, it’s not as simple as that. Sometimes there are factors in our jobs, relationships, or…
Life sure can be chaotic at times, can’t it? And with that comes stress. It shows up in the home, at the workplace, in personal relationships, or our health. In response, we just keep plodding along, surviving on pure adrenaline. But eventually, we burn out and become exhausted. That is if we don’t address it.…
You had a frustrating day at work. You fought the crazy traffic to pick up your kids from daycare, school, or soccer practice. Two of them fight with each other in the back seat while the other child tells you they need supplies tonight for a project they forgot is due tomorrow. Is it any wonder you…
Stress has a way of worming its way into every aspect of our lives. And the workplace is no exception. It might not be as stressful as home life, but it does play a large part in our daily life. A survey paid for by Everest College showed that 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related…
Do you ever feel like you are losing the battle juggling work, relationships, family responsibilities, and finding time for outside interests? Well, rest assured you are not alone. You join many other parents trying to figure out how to deal with those feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control. And it can be quite…
There’s nothing like workplace stress to let you know if your coping skills are up to par or not. Even if you love your job, you can’t avoid encountering work-related stress from time to time. It could be a looming deadline or difficult co-workers or maybe even a boss asking you to do something you…
“’Tis the season to be ___________, Fa la la la la, la la la la!” Now, why did I put that blank line in there? We all know the missing word is “Jolly.” We also know there are other words (emotions) we could fit in there during this season. How about anxious, grumpy, overwhelmed, etc.…