Holiday Energy-Zappers and How to Beat Them

Energy Management, Ourselves

Even though the holidays are often seen as a time of celebration and joy, most of us have found ourselves tired, sick, or just plain cranky at one time or another during this season. When we feel like this, we’re less able to bounce back from difficulties and...

What If I’m Not Feeling Resilient?

Ourselves, Recovery

Resilience is the ability to deal with high levels of disruption, difficulty, or challenge while maintaining or regaining a sense of well-being. Although there is a lot of emphasis on the topic these days, I believe that many people don’t feel resilient a lot of...

Staying Resilient During the Holidays

Challenges, Ourselves

The Christmas/holiday season can be difficult for many people. It offers many opportunities for using your resilience resources. What makes this a difficult time? How can you increase your ability to overcome the challenges the season may bring?   Why are the...

How to Get Over Work Overload

Career, Energy Management, Ourselves, Recovery, Resources

Most people dedicate a substantial part of their lives to a career. Jobs can be so important to us that they almost completely define who we are. Because we spend so much time and effort on our jobs, we can experience overload, stress, and burnout. Here are some...

Are You Scared of Aging?

Getting Older, Ourselves, Resources

We all looked forward to growing up when we were little: the freedom, ability, and rights awaiting for us were so attractive. However, as we do grow up, we may start to fear aging and wish that we could always stay young. For some people, anxiety about aging can be...

Stuck in Traffic?

Calming, Exercises, Ourselves

Traffic can be the most frustrating thing in everyday life. We are stuck in a tiny space, we can’t move the car, and we have to pay close attention to other cars. Severe commuting stress can also harm our health both physically and psychologically. Although we...