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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
If you set professional goals for yourself at the beginning of the year, don't forget to take a look at what you have and haven't accomplished as the year progresses. "Most people who intend to have a great year at work make a game plan for success in January. But six months later, when things [...]
Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. Click to read the full article from the American Psychological Association.
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 [...]
Many people resolve to eat better and exercise more to lose weight each year. Sounds like a simple plan. But what's the secret to actually making it stick? First, don't think of your resolution as a temporary fix. Instead, try to make changes to your eating and exercise habits that you can keep for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]