At the beginning and end of the work day, commuting is a reality that most of us have to do. According to statistics, the average commute time for an American employee equals 50 minutes. For many, the work commute increases not only stress, but it also decreases our happiness level. … [Read more...]
What is the first word that pops into your mind when you hear the word “introvert”? Loner? Weirdo? If so, then you couldn’t be further from the truth. However, when I looked up the word “introvert”, two of the top dictionary definitions were: “a shy person” and “a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings”. No wonder introverts get a bad reputation. The definitions completely overlook how these individuals renew their energy and … [Read more...]
What we all do for a living is one of the major causes of stress for most of us. But do we know the exact breakdown of what causes our bodies to go directly into stress mode (a.k.a “fight or flight response”)? We should. For years, I was chronically stressed and couldn’t figure out how to get some rest. There were nights when I would wake up shaking in a “stress frenzy” (that’s my medical definition), unable to sleep, because my body had been in the “fight or flight” state for … [Read more...]
For whatever reason, it seems that expectations and commitments grow without limit. There's an infinite number of things to work on, to worry about. Not only that, but the things you DO work on sometimes don't go as planned. At some point you have to admit that you're not superhuman. … [Read more...]
