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Deep breathing
It may sound surprising, but most people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Over time, people forget how to...
How to bounce back from challenges
“There are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.” – Boris Johnson Since childhood, we have heard stories about individuals overcoming unthinkable circumstances–disasters no one believed they could and coming out...
10 ways to build resilience
A key to building resilience is identifying ways that will likely work well for you as part of your personal strategy. Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are essential. Accepting help and support from those who care...
Building resilience
What is resilience? Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. It's the ability to recover from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have or...
New relationships in the new year
Do you resolve to expand your social circle in 2024? Whether you’re hoping to meet entirely new contacts or reconnect with old friends and enhance your relationships, everyone can benefit from learning how to strengthen bonds. Here are some tips to help you build,...
Journey to self-improvement
The new year often comes with the pressure of making sweeping changes or setting big goals. Often, this leads to expecting unrealistic results along with feelings of disappointment and failure when those results are not reached. The good news is that positive change...
New Year’s resolutions for mental health
When thinking about a New Year’s resolution, it is helpful to choose an objective that can be successfully reached. These goals may be short- or long-term, simple or complex, individual or shared. Some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions include: Focusing on...
Goal setting for personal and professional excellence
Why Set Goals? Science has shown that goal setting is the most effective performance enhancing strategy available. How it Works Provides a measure to evaluate progress & success Helps in the discovery of new strategies and techniques Directs attention and energy...
Finding peace during the holidays
The holidays tend to bring shopping, parties, presents and extra doses of stress. When the busyness of the season is at its peak, it can be hard to stop and regroup. Use the suggestions below to stay centered, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on...
Stress, depression, and the holidays
Stress and depression can increase during the holidays because the season presents a dizzying array of demands – parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress, especially if the...