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Address your stress

Some days, even a dream job at a great company can stress you out. A little anxiety is normal, but too much can take a toll on your health, your job, and your life. Men and women who feel stress on the job face a greater risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems than [...]

2017-02-03T11:02:46-05:00February 3rd, 2017|Stress, Wellness at work, What's new at FIRSTCALL|

Coping with stress

At this time, when there seems to be so much uncertainty in our lives, it is normal for us to feel stress—because we are living in a new and abnormal situation. However, acute and chronic stress may affect your health, your relationships, your work performance, and your ability to enjoy your life. Beat stress by [...]

2017-02-03T11:08:58-05:00February 3rd, 2017|Stress, What's new at FIRSTCALL|

Five steps to knock out stress

Stress is a part of life, but when it gets out of hand, it can harm your health. It can even make medical symptoms worse. When you feel stressed or anxious, you may notice that your breathing quickens or you become short of breath. Try these five strategies from the American Psychological Association to keep [...]

2020-03-22T22:34:33-04:00February 3rd, 2017|Stress, What's new at FIRSTCALL|

How to beat serious stress

Every day of our lives we face events that cause us stress. Although most of these events are minor in the grand scheme of things, there are situations that clearly can be considered major sources of stress—such as an impending marriage or divorce, or trouble at home or work. You may need help from others, [...]

2020-03-22T22:34:33-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Stress, What's new at FIRSTCALL|

Goal setting for everyday success

In a garden, you plant seeds, nurture them with water and fertilizer, work at keeping the weeds out and trust the plants will accomplish your goal of growing strong and productive. The same processes can be used to plan for progress in your life and work. "Setting goals gives direction to life," says Jack Ensign [...]

2020-03-22T22:34:33-04:00January 4th, 2017|Wellness at work, What's new at FIRSTCALL|

Smart goals

Are you determined to make a new start in 2017 and kick off the year with goals of self-improvement? Here are some suggestions on goal setting to insure success with your ambitious plans: Be Specific Make your goals specific and well defined. A specific goal has a much better chance of being accomplished than does [...]

2017-01-04T13:30:09-05:00January 4th, 2017|What's new at FIRSTCALL|

Setting goals

You've decided to make some positive changes in your life. That's a good first step. Now get started! "It's never convenient to change ingrown habits, so now is as good a time as any," says Pauline Wallin, PhD, a private-practice psychologist in Camp Hill, Pa., and member of the American Psychological Association. No one says [...]

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