It’s been quite the week and I admit, there were moments when I felt overwhelmed. Work deadlines were relentless. Family issues needed to be attended to and there was little time to exercise self-care. But what happens when you allow a rigorous pace to get the best of you? Mentally, you are slower, sometimes forgetful or even…

It’s only the beginning of December and already people are talking about how stressed they are! Our reasons for stress are legitimate. There are family get togethers, cooking and baking, decorating, meal planning, parties, gifts to buy, financial strain and more. The pace of life picks up this time of year. Pause, and consider a…

One of the primary reasons people see a doctor is because of stress. Stress is not only considered a work hazard ,but it is linked to the six leading causes of death–heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, suicide, etc. When stress is present, our physical bodies react. The brain releases chemicals and hormones, heart rate…

Even though I love the holidays, I also dread them because of the stress involved. I feel on-edge, my children are out of sorts and my husband and I seem to fight about family and activities to attend. I don’t want to feel like Scrooge this holiday season. Are there ways to minimize the stress…

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