6 calming ways to unwind after work
For many people, it’s hard to imagine a time when work fits into a finite timeframe: same start time each day and when it’s over, it’s actually over. That’s a problem. We need that moment at the end of the day where we can stop thinking about what needs to be done. It’s up to you to Read More...
These 5 herbal teas will reduce your stress levels
While there are many ways to combat the onset of stress, few are as simple as drinking a warm mug of stress-reducing herbal teas. With that said, here are five herbal teas with medicinal properties that will physiologically reduce stress on a cellular level. Chamomile: Chamomile has a sedative Read More...
4 steps to help you leave work at work
Some jobs have very clear lines between when you’re “on” and when you’re “off,” while in others the lines are blurred — or potentially nonexistent. That makes not being distracted by work, especially mentally, a major challenge. If you find yourself struggling to get out of “work Read More...
3 simple ways to promote longevity in your body
On a podcast from MindBodyGreen, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair explained that what drives the aging process is the lack of stress our bodies experience. In order to truly optimize our longevity, Sinclair wants us to add more stress to our lives. That doesn’t mean working more intensely or Read More...
How to get your mind to stop overthinking
Human beings’ boundless quest for answers is an attempt to master problems before they arise and feel a sense of certainty. It’s a survival tactic. It’s not a problem when, let’s say, your job requires you to think of every possible outcome of a situation to determine what could happen Read More...
Feeling anxiety at work? These 3 tips will help you cope
If you have ever experienced anxiety in the workplace, you are not alone. According to a recent survey by entrepreneurship platform ZenBusiness, close to 50 percent of workers say they feel anxious because of their jobs. Should you be one of those people who feel their work is making them more Read More...
4 things you can do to improve your gut health and lower your stress levels
More and more research is finding that the brain and the gut communicate directly. That means emotions and cognitive function affect the intestine and vice versa. Thus, stress can wreak havoc on your gut, and your gut health can affect stress levels, which brings up the question: how can you keep Read More...
Here’s why you’re still tired after vacation and what you can do about it
When most people think about rest, they think about shutting their brain off and trying to relax. The problem is that while shutting off your brain off can provide some rest in certain situations, it’s just one of the seven forms of rest that help us to function as humans. That means if you’re Read More...
How to keep your relationship healthy during times of stress
When we’re feeling a high level of stress, our brain’s prefrontal cortex goes offline, hijacking our capacity to think clearly and limiting our ability to solve problems. Especially in relationships, stress can bring the worst out of us and make us too focused on ourselves. This can leave both Read More...
About to give a big speech? Here’s how to succeed under pressure
By now you’ve probably heard it a million times: public speaking is the most common fear amongst people. But with a few changes to your approach to public speaking, you can shake off the nerves that come with speaking before huge crowds and succeed under pressure. Without further ado, here are Read More...