As humans, we’re hardwired to experience stress. A little stress can even be a good thing, especially if it’s fleeting and attached to something positive. Case in point: Stress that accompanies buying a house or getting married can promote focus, motivation, and excitement. However, never-ending stress isn’t so pleasant, and for many stressed-out people, their […]
It’s something we’ve all experienced. You are drowning in emails, facing tight deadlines, and carrying a heavy workload. As a result, burnout, anxiety, and disconnect can lead to work stress, a relentless companion for many. As Headspace’s sixth annual Workforce State of Mind report demonstrates — this phenomenon has worsened. Between January and February 2024, […]
We are constantly pulled in a million directions by the demands of our daily lives. We often feel guilty for prioritizing our mental health because of work, relationships, and the endless to-do list. In the same way plants need consistent care to grow, we also need structure and nurturing habits to thrive in life. This […]
In the U.S., a mental health crisis costs the economy tens of billions of dollars each year. Almost 19% of U.S. workers rate their mental health as “fair” or “poor,” according to a Gallup survey of 15,809 respondents, and those workers are four times more likely to miss work because of their mental health. The […]
Have you ever felt that you cannot accomplish all you need to do in a day? Are you feeling overworked and stressed? Does it seem like you don’t even have a one-solitary minute to catch your breath? To be fair, we all get busy with stressful responsibilities. It doesn’t matter if they are related to […]
Is it possible to choose happiness? In most cases, happy people know that happiness is a choice that must be made daily. Happy people don’t care about their circumstances and aren’t looking for happiness in people or stuff. The trick? Rather than following the world’s definition of happiness, we see that the decision to experience […]
You might not give happiness the attention it deserves in your quest to become more productive. Nevertheless, at times, productivity can be connected to a rushed, task-oriented lifestyle void of fun, relaxation, and even happiness. And those emotions can prevent you from being as productive as you’d like to be. With that in mind, it’s […]
Have you ever gotten so worked up that you’ve experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it’s rare, I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point. But does this mean that there’s an underlying problem? Not always. After all, it’s natural for us to get angry. It can be a normal emotion. […]
In a given year, approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Unfortunately, according to the report Mental Health Has Bigger Challenges Than Stigma, 45% of people with a clinically significant mental illness fail to seek help. But, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our collective […]
Congratulations America. We’re the most stressed nation in the world. In fact, 55% of adults in the U.S. reported that they experienced stress during “a lot of the day” — compared to 35% globally. And, stress has become even more overwhelming in the midst of COVD-19. To be fair, stress is inevitable. While eating healthy, […]
