Managing Stress About Money When asked about financial crisis, almost half of Americans say that they are increasingly stressed about their ability to provide for their family’s basic needs. How can you protect yourself from the health consequences of financial stress? Below are tips from the APA for managing stress during tough economic times: Be mindful of your stress level
Signs of a Codependent Relationship Do you have difficulty developing or sustaining healthy and satisfying relationships? Do you become obsessed with fixing and rescuing needy people? Do you find yourself in relationships where you do all of the giving and the other person does all of the taking? Are you trying to control someone? Is someone trying to control you?
Warning Signs of Suicide According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 3 in 4 of those who commit suicide give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member. What are the warning signs of suicide Warning signs of suicide may include: Increasing alcohol or drug use Giving away prized possessions Experiencing dramatic mood changes Withdrawing from
Stress Eating Do you ever use food to relax or calm your nerves because of too much stress? For many people, food is an automatic response to stress. Feeling tense? Reach for a cookie. Many don’t realize they have this “automatic” programming. When you’re feeling stressed, food can have a calming effect. The trouble is that eating food as a
Depression: What You Need To Know What are the signs of depression? How do men cope differently than women? What should you do if you’re depressed? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost 1 in 10 adults suffer from depression. Depression is a real illness and carries with it a high cost in terms of personal struggle, relationship
How to Help a Victim of Domestic Abuse Watching a family member, friend or colleague going through an abusive relationship is difficult and frustrating. The National Domestic Violence Hotline advises the following for effectively helping a family member or friend who is being abused: Don’t be afraid to let him or her know that you are concerned for their safety.
Anger Management Like sadness, anger does not decrease when you give in. According to the APA, research on anger concludes that choosing aggressive activity to vent anger actually increases a person’s hostility. Self-help anger management tips Unhealthy responses to anger can ruin your personal relationships, undermine your work-life and job effectiveness, and damage your physical and emotional health. If you
“Communication Killers” In both our personal and business lives, there are times when we connect with other people and make them happy to communicate with us. In these instances, there is a free flow of information where both parties leave the communication with positive feelings. Then, of course, there are times when obstacles get in the way of effective communication,
Three Reasons to Disconnect From Digital Technology While it may be the norm for many, being connected 24/7 to your computer, laptop, phone or iPad comes with a price. Here are three good reasons to take breaks from digital technology. 1. Recharge from job stress – According to a survey conducted by VTech, being constantly accessible for work was the
Tips for Better Sleep According to the latest research, the consequences of too little sleep are more than just daytime fatigue, a bad mood or a lack of focus. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including depression, obesity, heart disease and diabetes – and it can shorten your life expectancy. British researchers who studied how