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Read for Resiliency

Over the past couple of decades, reading in America has declined. Between 2003 and 2016, the amount of time the average American spent on reading for personal interest dropped from 0.36 hours to 0.29 hours daily. Although television and the Internet distract Americans from books, many have reported that they are unable to leisure read… Continue reading Read for Resiliency

The Impact of Uncertainty on Mental Health

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“The willingness to consider possibility requires a tolerance of uncertainty.” — Rachel Naomi Remen Human beings are curious by nature. We strive to predict, understand, and control our lives, and when uncertainty arises, this can lead to significant discomfort. In many cases, an inability to cope with uncertainty can also affect your mental health. The… Continue reading The Impact of Uncertainty on Mental Health

Food Planning: Reduce Your Anxiety in 5 Steps

If you have been to the supermarket recently, you may have noticed that shelves are rather empty. This has caused a wave of panic in regard to perceived food shortages, which has led to stock-piling behavior and feelings of uncertainty. Many shoppers are also experiencing anxiety in terms of obtaining their groceries, as most surfaces… Continue reading Food Planning: Reduce Your Anxiety in 5 Steps

Managing Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

As most city and state governments have responded to COVID-19 by calling for social distancing between people and the widespread closure of restaurants, libraries, offices, and more, the world has suddenly become a much different place. For some of us, the time at home with the family has a certain restorative nature by itself. For… Continue reading Managing Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Stress Less During Stress Awareness Month

Sponsoring Organization: Amerihealth It may seem like stress is no big deal—it’s something we all experience every day. But did you know that about 90% of visits to primary care physicians are related to stress disorders? What’s more, workplace stress costs American businesses nearly $150 billion dollars annually! Stress is a bigger issue than you… Continue reading Stress Less During Stress Awareness Month

Pushing into Happiness

Something as simple as having a good day should be accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, “bad days,” especially at work, are disturbingly common. In the modern world, where we spend most of our time working at a job we don’t love (or yelling at strangers in rush-hour traffic on the way home from that job), having… Continue reading Pushing into Happiness

The Sun Can Raise Your Mood

The sun is the single most important part of human life—we rely on it to keep us warm, help our food grow, and (literally) make the world go ‘round. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the sun also plays a role in our mental and emotional well-being. And yet, many people don’t know that… Continue reading The Sun Can Raise Your Mood

People Who Do This One Thing are Happier

Gratitude is one of the keys to greater happiness. Study after study shows that people who are thankful tend to feel more positive emotions and see improvements in their mental health. If you’re wondering how to make your relationships better, gratitude can help you there, too. But first, what is gratitude, and why is it… Continue reading People Who Do This One Thing are Happier

Hike Your Way to Happiness

We live in stressful times. Between worrying about work, family, and finances, it’s not surprising that Americans are some of the most stressed-out people in the world. There isn’t an easy solution, either—otherwise, we’d all just do it. But luckily, there is one simple thing you can do to significantly impact your mood and overall… Continue reading Hike Your Way to Happiness

How Taking a Bath Can Benefit Your Brain

We all know that taking a bath can be relaxing on your muscles after a long day, but research shows that a good bath can also have a significant impact on your mind.  People have appreciated the practice of bathing for thousands of years. In Roman times, it was considered a fundamental right for city… Continue reading How Taking a Bath Can Benefit Your Brain

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