Manage Stress

Good and Bad Stress

Good and Bad Stress

The study on 29,000 people over eight years found that how you view stress impacts your health far more than the stress itself. Think of it this way. If you believe an upcoming meeting is exciting, your body will respond positively. Read on to learn how to distinguish between experiences for growth.

Why is Self-Care Important for Students?

Why is Self-Care Important for Students?

When you are in high school or college, completing an undergrad program, or writing a dissertation in graduate school, the pressure is high to excel. Often the pressures of being a student lead to habits that are not in alignment with healthy living. Here is what can be done to elevate your self-care…

How Does Stress Affect the Body and Mind?

How Does Stress Affect the Body and Mind?

Any external or internal stimulus that prompts a biological response is known as stress. Our body responds in many ways to deal with stress, ranging from minor changes to life-threatening effects. Here are some of the significant adverse effects of stress on our primary physiological systems…

Where Does Stress Come From?

Where Does Stress Come From?

What causes you stress and anxiety might create energy and excitement in another. Following this thinking, new research indicates that it is not enough to consider how much or what type of stress we experience (Rudland et al., 2020). It suggests it is more about how we perceive and respond to it. Whether we interpret stress as good or bad is influenced by many factors. Read more in this week’s blog…

How do relaxation techniques reduce stress?

How do relaxation techniques reduce stress?

Many of us push our minds and bodies to the limit, often at the expense of our physical and mental well-being. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools for coping with stress and promoting long-term health. They slow the body down and quiet the mind. Here are a few of these techniques…