Increasing Empathy in Your Life

Empathy is essential for working with other people, from motivating your coworkers to making friends. It can make you happier and healthier by reducing stress and strengthening relationships. Plus, it’s a real-life superpower, for those of you who wish you were...

What is Chronic Stress?

Chronic stress and acute (everyday) stress are two very different things. Stress, in general, is a feeling of being overwhelmed and worried. Defined by Medicine Net, stress is “a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental...

Depression Diagnosed | Are You Depressed?

Feeling down in the dumps on occasion is a normal part of life, but if you are constantly feeling depressed you may need help. There are 350 million people experience symptoms of depression, and 13% of Americans take antidepressants (Smith, Saisan, and Segal, June...

3 Steps to Living a Healthy Lifestyle

What exactly does it mean to be healthy? Merriam-Webster defines healthy as “not sick or injured,” but does that really encapsulate a healthy lifestyle? Not completely, but it is important. Living a healthier life is possible if you focus on the 3 most...

De-Stress with These 5 Simple Tips

Last month we discussed the effects of stress on the body. Now consider these five tips to help you de-stress in your everyday life. Take Care of Yourself When demands on your time begin to overwhelm you, it’s tempting to cut back on sleep or food. In reality,...