Emotional Wellness
What is Emotional Wellness?
This term refers to an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of your emotions, and your ability to manage effectively through challenges and change. Being emotionally well encourages you to slow down and fosters the practice of mindfulness. In this article, Diana Raab discusses what Emotional Wellness can look like and how beneficial it can be to all aspects of life.
New Years Resolutions
With the arrival of the new year, it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions! While great in theory, only about 12% of Americans end up achieving the goals they set for themselves. To start the year and your resolutions out well, here is a helpful article that shows how best to set yourself up for success!
Winter Self Care Strategies
It's long been known that weather changes negatively affect mental health for many people. The cold-weather months can present a unique set of stressors. Not only do people spend more time indoors than outside because it gets darker sooner, but they're also less likely to socialize or connect with others. It's important to recognize these seasonal shifts and take directed efforts to stay healthy mentally and physically. Here are two articles that discuss these changes more and offer up a multitude of simple activities that can boost your mood and health this Winter.
Why should you define your fears instead of your goals?
Often times in our careers, relationships, and daily lives, fear prevents us from living freely and emotionally well. But often the hard choices -- what we most fear doing, asking, saying -- that lead to this fearful state of living are exactly what we need to do. In this TED Talk, Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail, in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting". Not only can this process help you thrive in high-stress environments, but it can help you distinguish what you can and cannot control in stressful situations. Fear is only as deep as the mind allows, and when conquered can lead to a better more balanced emotional well-being.
Work Related Stress
By some estimates, work-related stress drains the US economy of nearly 300 billion dollars a year, and it can hurt your productivity and personal health. In this TED Talk, Rob Cooke shares some strategies to help put your mental, physical, and emotional well-being back at the forefront when confronted with stress.
Tackling Burnout
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As of last year, burnout is now officially recognized as a legitimate syndrome by The World Health Organization. If you're feeling a bit drained, use this resource to find out about common symptoms and helpful tips to combat it.
Start the week off with self care
Starting the week with a fresh and optimistic outlook can be just what we need to make it through. Here are a few self care activities to relax and clear your mind before a tough work week!
Emotional First aid
We all know of “first-aid” but have you heard of “emotional first-aid”? Watch this TED Talk to learn why self-care is important for YOU!
Self-Care Will Help You and Your Career
There are many keys to success in career growth. Consistency, discipline, and a willingness to go above and beyond are crucial. But, if you’re always focusing on getting ahead, you could be foregoing the one thing that could help you the most—self-care.
Overcoming Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Higher Education
The rewards for entering some professions are derived from helping others. However, empathizing too much can lead to burnout, or another type of chronic stress called "compassion fatigue,". While this article is geared towards Higher Education Professions, read on for tips and tricks to discover how you can stay your best!
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
The end of a fiscal year can often mean it’s time for goal setting, but have you ever thought about defining your fears instead? Watch on to learn how we can overcome self-paralysis, take action, and thrive in high-stress environments!
Burnout is real
Burnout is now officially recognized as a legitimate syndrome by The World Health Organization. Are you feeling a little burned out these days? Find out about some are symptoms to catch you before you’re in too deep.
