With tax day falling in April, these 30 days seem like the right fit for Stress Awareness Month. I’ll admit that stress can still get the best of me. Throw in a childhood that introduced some unhealthy stress-management habits and, well, stress can really stress me out! Being more aware has helped. I’ve gotten better at recognizing building stress—and acting …
Taking care of (holiday) business … and yourself!
Every holiday I tell myself I’m going to slow down! And every year I find myself rushing from one place to another and not taking in the season itself. It seems these days, that being busy is an honor and when I ask others “how are you”, inevitably the answer is “I’m so busy!” Unfortunately, always being busy is not …
Dealing with Stress!
Why Stress is Hard on Our Bodies Imagine you’re in a rain forest, and all the sudden, a tiger slides out of the thick brush. You lock eyes. The tiger snarls. And without thinking, your body pumps adrenaline into your veins and alters your breathing. Your blood moves away from digestion and reroutes to your muscles. Your heart pounds. You’re …