For those who live in seasonal parts of the country, working from home may start feeling more confining as the days get colder and darker, preventing us from opening our windows or from setting up our office on our sunny balconies and backyards. This may make us more … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies to cope with work-induced anxiety
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5 Mistakes we make when we’re overwhelmed and how to avoid them
Feeling overwhelmed is something we can all relate to, and when we are in this mindset, oftentimes we end up reacting in ways that only aggravate the situation rather than improve it. Here are five common ways people who are overwhelmed tend to undermine themselves, as well as … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes we make when we’re overwhelmed and how to avoid them
This startup uses sound to reduce stress for hospital patients and clinicians
What we hear and how we feel are more intertwined than you might think. Last week we shared a story about the healing power of music therapy. This week, we bring you a company taking an innovative spin on the same concept. Spatial, a new Bay Area startup, is tapping into this … [Read more...] about This startup uses sound to reduce stress for hospital patients and clinicians
5 steps towards a less worrisome mindset
Although we know that worrying can hurt your well-being, snapping out of negative thought patterns can be incredibly difficult. That’s because these thought patterns are hardwired in our brains. When we try to stop worrying, what we are doing is confronting our beliefs, values, … [Read more...] about 5 steps towards a less worrisome mindset
OPTIMIST VIEW: Managing self-care when things fall apart
The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy. - Pema Chödrön By Kristy Jansen Back in 2006 when I was about 6 months pregnant, I went in for my semi-annual teeth cleaning and dental check-up. … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Managing self-care when things fall apart