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There Are 5 Different "Stress Languages" - Here's How To Figure Out Yours

Understanding stress languages can improve communication in challenging situations. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Helping women get better sleep by calming the relentless 'to-do lists' in their heads

Launch effective solutions to help women struggling with sleep issues. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Friday, April 12, 2024

Free stress-busting event in Sunset Park offers coping mechanisms and therapeutic activities. [ more ]

Mindful

Mindfulness

How to Navigate Overthinking With Compassionate Awareness

Overthinking can lead to a mental marathon of worries and doubts.

Mindfulness and creating mental space help counter overthinking and promote clarity. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Books

10 Best Stress Management Books Of 2024 Recommended By Counselors

Stress management is crucial for mental health.

Self-help techniques can be used to combat stress. [ more ]

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How to know if stress is the reason you're sick

Stress is the body's response to pressure, resulting in physical symptoms like headaches and gastrointestinal issues.

Control over a situation can help reduce stress symptoms, as prolonged stress can have serious health effects. [ more ]

Mindful

The Whole Child Matters-What It Means to Have Mindfulness in Schools

Introducing meditation in schools supports students' stress management and mental well-being. [ more ]

YogaRenew

One Mindfulness Hack That People Aren't Talking About

Mindfulness defined as awareness in the present moment non-judgmentally

Mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga help manage stress [ more ]

Yahoo

Four mindful practises to ward off work stress

Practicing mindfulness in a digital workplace can protect against anxiety and burnout.

Being 'digitally confident' and practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, overload, fear of missing out, and addiction. [ more ]

Mail Online

Scientists reveal how long YOU should walk to boost brain power

Walking for just 20 minutes can enhance brain function, improve decision-making, and reduce stress. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

We Asked Cardiologists How To Keep Our Hearts Healthy As We Age. Here's What They Advised

Exercise is crucial for heart health, including aerobics and weight-bearing activities like walking or swimming.

Managing stress levels through exercise, meditation, and therapy can benefit heart health. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

5 months ago

Survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season

Many Americans struggle to eat healthy and exercise during the holiday season.

It is important to stick to a normal routine and give yourself grace during this time.

Planning ahead and saying no to excess temptation can help maintain healthy habits. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

51 Small Changes You Can Make In Your Daily Life That Will Boost Your Mood And Alleviate Stress

Walking can help with stress management

Establishing a bedtime routine can improve sleep quality [ more ]

London On The Inside

Self Space on How to Take Care of Your Mental Health

Find ways to relax and avoid the hustle culture

Take time to check in with yourself each day [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Digital life

Harriette Cole: I'm on the road to burnout and I can't see a solution

Tip 1: Review your schedule and see if there are any commitments you can eliminate to reduce stress.

Tip 2: Build in time for rest and relaxation, and prioritize self-care.

Tip 3: Be willing to say no and set boundaries when you need to pause. [ more ]

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Fatherly

5 months ago

Can't Stop Worrying About The Future? This Simple Technique Can Help.

Choose a consistent time each day for addressing worries.

Try the '5-4-3-2-1' technique to ground yourself in the present moment. [ more ]

Fast Company

5 days ago

Remote teams

Your employees are freaking out over performance reviews. Here's how to make them less stressful

Performance reviews can be stressful but offer benefits like identifying strengths and development areas, improving satisfaction and competency. [ more ]

Forbes

1 week ago

Remote teams

Council Post: How The Doppler Effect Can Help Us Navigate Intensity

The Doppler Effect can be a relatable concept to understand the intense periods in work and life. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

4 days ago

Writing

I Live In Total Fear Of Lice

Washing all clothes after lice infection can be stressful and exhaustive. [ more ]

Wareable

3 days ago

Wearables

Oura Resilience: How to use the stress feature to track your body's responses - Wareable

Oura's Resilience feature contextualizes stress for long-term tracking, offering guidance and tips for users. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Parenting

How to deal with parental burnout

Striving for parental perfection is not necessary; acknowledging imperfections and doing one's best is sufficient. [ more ]

HuffPost

4 months ago

Parenting

7 Habits That Will Drastically Improve Your Energy Levels

Low energy levels can be remedied by adopting simple changes to your daily routine.

Emotional stress and excessive caffeine consumption can contribute to low energy levels. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Biglaw Firm Hosts Therapy Dogs To Provide 'Fun, Memorable' Office Experience

Offering therapy dogs at the workplace can promote stress management and improve office culture.

Fun initiatives like in-office miniature golf tournaments can enhance employee engagement and foster a sense of community. [ more ]

Scripps News

New study shows that 1 in 3 Americans are sleeping during work hours

1 out of 3 full-time workers nap at work weekly.

Napping is influenced by stress and can aid in alertness and health issues. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

I dropped 11 inches off my waist with the 3-2-1 method - here's how it works

Fitness influencer Courteney Fisher discovered a weekly workout routine that allows her to lose weight and believes that 'less is more' when it comes to exercise.

Fisher's previous high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routine left her feeling stressed, ravenous, and led to binge eating. [ more ]

Inverse

Not All Stress Harms Us, But Finding The Amount That Does Is Crucial

Stress varies in its impact on health, aging, and mortality.

Good stress can be beneficial, while toxic stress accelerates aging and increases mortality risk. [ more ]

time.com

Why Zero Stress Shouldn't Be Your Goal

Stress isn't always negative; some stress can be beneficial.

Understanding the role of stress and managing it effectively is key to better health. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

The Dinnertime Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day

A diet rich in whole foods sustains energy. Avoid sugar for stable energy. Manage stress with techniques like meditation.

Persistent fatigue warrants medical attention. Low energy can stem from health conditions, lifestyle factors. Consult a doctor for lasting low energy. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

5 Ways to Deal with the Microstresses Draining Your Energy

Identify and reduce microstresses to prevent burnout

67% at large organizations cite burnout as a significant driver of talent loss [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Neil Druckmann Is Tired

Druckmann may be feeling burned out from the stress of leading large AAA game projects.

Naughty Dog's growth in scope and strain on developers is taking a toll on Druckmann. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

How to thrive under stress, according to a former Navy SEAL and FBI Agent

Emotional awareness is key to coping with stress.

Recognizing and managing emotions can help navigate stressful situations. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

How Leaders Miscommunicate When Tensions Are High

Leaders should be thoughtful in their communication during times of stress.

44% of employees experienced a lot of stress in a recent global survey. [ more ]

Bustle

Your Money Life Tarot Reading For The Week Of February 19

Tarot reading provides ideas, direction, and clarity.

Setting intention, asking questions, and interpreting card meanings are essential for tarot readings. [ more ]

HuffPost

Feeling Irrationally Upset Over Little Things? Here's What You Should Do.

Feeling upset over small things can be a sign of underlying stress or unmet needs.

Factors such as relationship struggles, trauma, mental health conditions, and more can contribute to emotional irritability. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Harriette Cole: Yes, I cheated, but I'm suspicious of how quickly she moved on

It may be challenging to maintain a friendship with an ex after a long-term relationship

Focus on taking care of yourself and seeking closure through individual healing [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Work wellness' programmes don't make employees happier - but I know what does | Andre Spicer

Workplace wellness interventions often have little to no impact on employee wellbeing and may even make matters worse.

Reducing stress is more effective in improving employee mental health than adding new coping mechanisms. [ more ]

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Relationships

This is how we do it: Keeping Fridays free for sex helps us get through our stressful weeks'

Intimacy fosters a sense of being loved and needed amidst stress.

Scheduling quality time can strengthen relationships. [ more ]

Independent

Digital life

The dark side of technology - what is technostress and how to manage it

Our phones are more stressful than we think

Scrolling through social media adds to stress levels [ more ]

The Atlantic

Why Productivity Makes Us So Anxious

A to-do list is a powerful productivity hack

Schopenhauer's approach to achieving great things is still relevant

Three emotions are key to getting things done [ more ]

Entrepreneur

The Pressure to be Productive: Understanding and Overcoming Productivity Anxiety | Entrepreneur

Productivity anxiety is a real thing that can cause physical and psychological stress.

Symptoms of productivity anxiety include feeling overwhelmed, working long hours, perfectionism, procrastination, comparison, work-life imbalance, and difficulty relaxing. [ more ]

Fatherly

Mental health

Sports Are Seriously Stressful For Kids - That's Kind Of The Point

Around 70% of kids quit organized sports by age 13 due to lack of fun

Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques can help athletes manage stress and improve performance [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

4 months ago