Stressed Out? It’s Not About What Happens To You. It’s About How You Respond.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, we busied ourselves with too much work, too many social activities, and too little self-care. Then, due to quarantining guidelines, most of us were suddenly forced to...
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Ending Yes and No Confusion
Another day goes by. Sure you’ve checked everything off your list but besides accomplishing a mountain of chores, tasks, errands and responsibilities, did you have any fun? I find that so often, fun...
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9 Tips to Weathering Hard Times
Life isn’t always easy. When times are challenging (when you’re healing from a betrayal, death of a loved one, financial hardship, etc.) it can be tough to see the bright side. Life is harder to enjoy...
View ArticleWhy Homeschooling Is Booming
Homeschooling has been on the rise in the US and all over the West for several decades now, but the years 2020-2021 brought with them a leap in the number of homeschooled children. As of March 2021,...
View Article5 A-Games To Bring To Stress
The American Psychological Association reports that 65% of employees name work as their top source of stress, but that doesn’t have to be the case. If someone told you something you’re doing is adding...
View ArticleWhy self-care fails to deal with burnout
Is your team feeling exhausted and overwhelmed when it comes to your work? Even before the global pandemic, the World Health Organization had declared burnout an occupational phenomenon in response...
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Resilience Training , Leadership Performance and Neuroplasticity
Resilience Training, Resilience, and Neuroplasticity Have you been in a situation recently where you feel like your brain is stuck in one place? This situation feels like you have a creative block;...
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The Opposite of Stress Is Ease
Stress is an everyday occurrence in all of our lives. Even the most minor stresses – like, ummm, making a restaurant choice for your office on a jam-packed busy work day, or choosing whether to take...
View ArticlePractical Stress Management: A Quick Freshener for Body and Mind
Earlier this year, I published an article here on Thrive called “Practical Stress Management: Office Yoga for Busy Professionals.” That article described a five-minute seated stretching routine...
View ArticleIs Thriving Culture The Answer To The Great Resignation?
Are your people showing signs of being COVID-weary? Are you finding your employee engagement programs are no longer the wellbeing booster for people that they used to be? Are there whispers and signs...
View ArticleManaging COVID Exhaustion in Children
COVID remains a steady topic around dinner tables, but the stress associated with this pandemic remains anything but steady for most families. Stress has continued to increase for all of us –...
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5 Things To Try Before You See a Therapist
Just like you wouldn’t run to the GP at the first sign of a cold, calling a therapist to help you deal with your anxiety, stress and/or depression is not the first thing that you would think of. It...
View ArticleThis New Brain Science Could Help You Unlock Better Mental Health
Welcome to Thriving Mind, a resource to help you understand your individual signs of stress, take small steps to recharge, and unlock better mental health. As we observe World Mental Health Day, we’re...
View ArticleDoes meditation help us deal with stress?
We weren’t designed for the modern world. Whenever we feel threatened, our brains prepare our bodies for fight or flight. Cortisol floods the body, our blood pressure climbs, and more blood goes to...
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5 Ways to Manage Stress With Music
Spring is meant to be the time of renewal, rebirth, re-invention and reconnection with the people and activities we love. For the past couple in a COVID world, however, many have found it challenging...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening?
Your mind is what’s happening. And then there’s the rest of your life. I bumped into a friend of mine who I’ve known a long time. I see him at a coffee shop I frequently stop in at. He was telling me...
View ArticleStaying Calm During an Emergency Can Save Lives
Before we discuss what you can do to stay calm and focused in an emergency, let me tell you why it’s important to stay calm and focused. When the body is under stress, it moves into survival mode,...
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This Holistic Practice Has Been Shown To Reduce The Impact Stress Has On...
Mindfulness, a holistic practice, has shown to be beneficial in reducing stress levels. In turn, this holistic method helps to preserve brain function and prevent cognitive decline. When an individual...
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Stress Is A Fact Of Life
It is essential to living optimally and avoid repetitive behaviors that would cause stress and harm to oneself psychologically. Doing so helps prevent the formation of neural networks that encourage...
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Employers Don’t Just Talk The Talk But Walk The Talk If You Are Serious About...
Burnout within a work team is far worse than the individual employee getting burned out. A team suffering from burnout can be dangerous for the team and the organization they work for. Recognizing...
View ArticleWhy Burnout Is An Epidemic Now And 3 Powerful Ways To Address It
Every day, we hear in the media that the experience of burnout has become overwhelming for many people around the world. I’ve personally heard from so many friends and clients sharing sentiments such...
View Article5 Ways to De-Stress Without Sacrificing Your Income Or Productivity
Hello there, stressed-out worker bee! Are you tired of burning the midnight oil and feeling like you have no time for yourself? Well, you’re not alone! Many of us have been there, done that, and got...
View ArticleHow to Break Out of Freeze Mode and Reduce Stress
We’re taught that being busy is a good thing. We’re always occupied, on the go, and one step ahead. But this nonstop sort of lifestyle, in which we have no time for anything but our obligations, can...
View ArticleReduce Stress in 15 Minutes and Improve Your Well-Being
You can learn to reduce stress and improve your well-being. It’s not as hard as you think, nor does it require hours of time every day. You just need 15 minutes of your time, once a day or every other...
View ArticleYour Busy Schedule Vs. Your Health. You Don’t Have To Choose.
It’s October! And that means it’s breast cancer awareness month. Until last October, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month wasn’t on my radar. But you bet it is...
View ArticleThe Secret To Doing It All Is…Not To
Do you want to “do it all”? Yeah? Well, I’ve got news. News you likely don’t want to hear. You can’t do it all. And you definitely can’t do it all at once. When folks reach out to me, it’s often...
View ArticleAre Your Management Responsibilities at Risk of Burning You Out?
Being a manager comes with a set of unique challenges and responsibilities. While the role can be rewarding and fulfilling, it also carries the risk of burnout. As a manager, you are often tasked with...
View Article7 Ways to Decrease Your Anxiety
So many of us suffer from anxiety and worry about upcoming events and our lives or work overall. We are often busy, stressed, and pushed to our max. It’s no wonder that we start feeling really...
View ArticleA Strategic Approach To Holiday Stress Reduction
Around this time every year, I post something about how to reduce holiday stress through a little upfront planning. The stresses that accompany big holiday gatherings are myriad. And even if COVID...
View ArticleWhat Are You Grateful for?
As the end of the year approaches and our US friends are celebrating Thanksgiving, this can be a great time to reflect on the last 12 months, come together with your family and friends and think about...
View ArticleNeed a Stress Reset?: A Guide to Bouncing Back After Stressful Times.
Life can often throw unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained. Whether it’s due to work pressure or personal setbacks, navigating through...
View ArticleThe Real Reason You Never Have Enough Time
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.” – Jean de La Bruyère Who doesn’t love a good quote? And especially one that rings this true. But before we dive...
View ArticleThe Physiological Impact of Stress
It’s 2pm on a Monday. I’ve just returned to the office after racing across town to make a meeting that I nearly missed due to an earlier appointment running late. On the drive, I called my wife to see...
View ArticleA New Way to Cope With Stress.
The last few years have seen a significant increase in the number of employees experiencing high levels of stress and being at risk of burnout. We know that this is an issue across all industries and...
View ArticleStop Stewing And Start Doing
Have you ever heard the phrase “The stewing is worse than the doing.”? (Well, if not, you have now!) And maybe, when you hear this, you know exactly what it means. You can pinpoint a time you’ve...
View ArticleAre Your Defaults Sabotaging Your Productivity?
Human beings are creatures of convenience. Maybe I should say it a different way: humans often want to take the path of least resistance. (Myself, included.) And that’s why your defaults are so...
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