Boss’s Day is scheduled each year for October 16th. Are you someone who observes this celebration? I’ve heard some think of it as a silly observance because: “Every day is Boss’s Day since they are the ones in charge.” Hmm, they do have a point. However, as employees for our companies—whether we work from home or in a traditional office setting—it is…
Many of the Halloween masks and horror movies we see this month are meant to frighten us. It simply goes along with the holiday tradition. But did you know that other things happening in normal day-to-day routines may cause some individuals to experience extreme fear or excessive anxiety? Diagnosed anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals…
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~Albert Einstein You may think you’ve racked up enough alone time over the past few years to last a lifetime, but having regular stints of private time is actually good for our souls. In fact, we read in Psalm 62:5 where King David…
In a previous segment of this series, we learned that anxiety could affect our thoughts and behavior in such a way that we are debilitated in our daily functioning. You may be concerned about how this could affect you at the workplace. Normal job stress—meeting deadlines, talking with clients, being prepared, balancing your workload—is typical workplace angst. But, if anxiety-related unease hinders your ability…
Talking with teenagers seems challenging even for the most patient parents. While many moms and dads desire open interaction with their kids, the reality is that this becomes difficult as teens proceed through their middle and high school years. I thought we were communicating! In our generation of cell phones, text messages, and conversations on-screen—communication has never been…
School is beginning again for a lot of kids this Fall semester. For many, it’s an exciting time to renew friendships and move up a grade level. But for others, it can be difficult due to nervousness about a variety of issues. Is your child filled with anxiety about going back to the classroom? Has she shown intense hesitation…
We all experience situations that can throw our attitudes for a loop. Sometimes we can pop back from disappointments without much trouble. On other days, the gloom lingers like a thick fog over our heads and we desperately wish for it all to clear—if we only knew how to hurry it along. So, what is your…
We’re officially in the summertime. Other than finding opportunities to splash in a swimming pool, what are you doing with your leisure time? Perhaps you should consider reading a few great books! Brain Boosts! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based rewards that come with reading, such as: Mental exercise: Reading is like a pleasant form of exercise for your brain that…
Just as important as getting a regular physical checkup, we need to know the status of our mental health to be sure we’re on the right track. But we first need to know what we’re looking for. What exactly is mental health anyway? Mentalhealth.gov defines mental health as “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It…
My husband and I have a ritual every Spring and Fall season. We change out our wardrobes by transferring cool- or warm-weather clothing from our closet to several plastic crates. Weather-appropriate clothing is kept in closets as necessary during that season only; others are saved in the attic for later. I’ve noticed the same type of procedure with…