Anxiety—like many things—is a normal part of everyday life. It’s common to feel anxious, nervous, or on edge from time to time, especially when facing uncomfortable or stressful situations. Anxiety is what inspires us to study harder and practice new skills.
However, anxiety disorders occur when you feel frightened, distressed, and uneasy all the time.…
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People across the country are coping with high levels of stress, and it’s causing many of them to experience “burnout.” This is a state of complete physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.
While burnout is often associated with overwhelming work demands, it can also stem from unrelenting personal responsibilities, such as caring for children, aging parents,…
Healthy relationships play a tremendous role in boosting your overall health and wellness. To enjoy strong and healthy relationships, it’s helpful to understand the importance of healthy boundaries.
Boundaries identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for others to behave toward you—and you toward them. People develop different boundaries for different types of relationships. For example:…
In the past 30 years, studies in medicine and psychology have made great strides in recognizing and appreciating the mind-body connection. This is the belief that our thoughts, feelings, and emotions influence our physical health—and that our physical health influences thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
This recognition of the mind-body connection has led to a transformation…
By Danielle Terpstra, MS, EP-C, Wellness Consultant, AllOne Health
One dimension of wellness that has been largely neglected in our digital era is social wellness. The powerful impact of healthy relationships on our health is well-supported in the literature. In fact, research has shown the health risks of social isolation to be comparable to those…
‘Tis the season for family, friends, and festivities. But for many people, this can be too much of a good thing—with long to-do lists and not enough time, energy, and resources to get everything done. While it’s helpful to focus on priorities, the question is, which priorities?
According to mental health experts, one of the…
Meditation is a helpful tool for improving your overall health and well-being. However, many people are not quite sure how to incorporate meditation into their everyday life. A “guided meditation” can show you how.
Guided meditations generally involve a live instructor, an audio recording, or a script that provides structure and guidance to help people…
Gratitude is a deeply felt emotion that’s rooted in recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of life—the kindness, support, and generosity of others as well as the simple joys, pleasures, and beauty in everyday life.
In the field of psychology, scientists have made great strides toward understanding the biological impact of gratitude. When people recognize…
Engaging in regular physical activity, along with eating a nutritious diet and practicing other types of self-care, can improve emotional well-being.
October is Emotional Wellness Month—and an opportunity to discuss how caring for your emotional wellness is just as important as caring for your physical health.