Effective stress management: trade in the ‘fight or flight’ response for ‘tend and befriend’
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we experience stress, most of us are familiar with the fight-or-flight response. Our bodies prepare to face a challenge or escape danger by increasing heart rate, tensing muscles, and preparing for action. This response made sense for our ancestors, who Read More...
5 tips to get your teen the sleep they need
If you’re the parent of a teen, you probably have more than enough on your hands without worrying about how much sleep your child gets. The issue is that regular sleep deprivation can affect teens even more than it affects adults. Sleep deprivation can increase chances of health issues like Read More...
Beat the stress mess: 6 tips to keep anxiety from getting the best of you
In our fast-paced lives, it can be all too easy to let work and family commitments overwhelm us. Finding ways to effectively cope with that negative feeling of being stretched too thin can help prevent symptoms related to long term stressors, including heart disease, depression, and diabetes. One Read More...