If filling up your car, grocery shopping or reviewing your retirement savings causes you stress, anxiety or even depression – you aren’t alone. Financial concerns trouble most of us right now, thanks to high inflation, rising interest rates and unpredictable…
Times are stressful all over, but when anxiety brings you down at the workplace, consider using the buddy system. “The buddy system is a great technique to help one another cope and manage emotions during stressful times,” said Tisha Bayless,…
If this is your first ever global pandemic as a parent, raise your hand. 2020 presented unique challenges and a grueling marathon for parents everywhere – but especially those who don’t have a second adult in the family to help.…
Forgiveness is an intentional decision to release feelings of resentment or anger toward someone who you believe to have done you wrong. Choosing to forgive others (and yourself) can be challenging, but learning how can benefit your mental wellness. “In…
Whether you are at work, at home, or working from home, you continue to experience many changes in your routine that cause stress. Strong emotions have sucker-punched most of us this year as people struggle with grief, anger, disappointment and…
We approach the 2020 holiday season, and the news steadily worsens about COVID-19 and community spread. What do you do with the constant stress that accompanies decisions about how to safely live through a pandemic? “People experience or react to…
The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the lives of children across central Illinois and the world. Home from school, adrift from their friends and daily schedules, it’s no surprise that many are feeling anxious and fearful. As parents, it’s important to…
In these uncertain times, it’s normal to feel anxious or stressed. But if these feelings start to take over your life, you may need to take steps to address your anxiety. Watch for the following signs: Irritability or difficulty concentrating…
This is a time of great uncertainty for everyone, but particularly for those who work in healthcare. It’s absolutely normal to feel stressed and anxious as you work to protect your communities from COVID-19. However, it’s important to take care…
Healthcare organizations in the United States have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, but many Americans are just now becoming more aware and concerned about the pandemic’s impact on daily life. For some it was a nation-wide quarantine in Italy;…