Check the list below for some of symptoms of stress: Physical symptoms—any recent onset of the following symptoms? Trouble sleeping Head/neck aches Unexplained rashes Rapid breathing Upset stomach Intestinal discomfort Tense muscles Clenching teeth Emotional symptoms—are you experiencing any of these mood changes? Frequently worried Impatient/irritable Fear of catastrophe Sad mood Frustrated Resentful Overwhelmed Behavioral [...]
Honesty is the best policy. Make sure your employees know your workplace substance abuse policy and that the policy addresses the use of alcoholic beverages in any work-related situation and office social function. Post the policy. Use every communication vehicle to make sure your employees know the policy. Prior to an office party, use break-room [...]
Yes, it’s here again… the holiday season. Many managers find themselves in the role of party-planner for their workplace festivities. Sensitivity to the diverse workforce must be a priority but how can one plan a celebration that will appeal to all? Sondra Thiederman PhD, author of Making Diversity Work, advises “Focus more on what we [...]
"The gimmes" are all around us during the holiday season. It can be hard for kids—and parents—to look beyond all of the product-driven hoopla and remember what the holidays are really about. It's not the gifts but what's behind them that's important—the spirit of giving. Help your kids learn the fun of giving, and how [...]
The holidays can be a time of joy, happiness, and celebration with family and friends. For many people, however, the holiday season is a time of sadness, gloom, and even depression. These feelings can be a result of many factors. Some common causes of holiday blues are the loss of a family member or friend, [...]
What causes the most stress during the holiday season? Money issues were the top vote getters for holiday stress, according to a recent poll by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Survey found that 61 percent of Americans listed lack of money as the top cause of holiday stress followed by the pressures of gift [...]
Your workstation may be playing havoc with your health. Long hours of typing and slouching in your chair can lead to aches and pains in your hands, wrists, back, and neck. “Musculoskeletal problems, including repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are certainly a growing problem in the workplace,” says Trevor Schell, an ergonomist [...]
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD, also called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. These symptoms usually occur together; however, one may occur without the other(s). The symptoms of hyperactivity, when present, are almost always [...]
To be healthy, you need to be safe—and wherever you live, street crime can threaten your safety. The U.S. Department of Justice says violent crime decreased throughout the latter half of the 1990s. Still almost 2 million people a year are victims of violent crime. What can you do to protect yourself? Plenty, say experts. [...]
Recent world events may have you feeling especially concerned about your family's safety. The biggest threats to safety, though, are very close to home. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor vehicle accidents, falls, accidental poisoning, drowning, and choking are the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States. Don't overlook some of [...]