by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 22, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
Finding calm in a busy life I’m a project manager at a corporate office park outside Columbus, Ohio. I’ve worked in some version of the same job for over twenty years. About a year ago, though, it felt like the ground kept shifting under my feet. New leadership, new...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 15, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
When you always put others needs before your own, unhealthy patterns might form. Emotional exhaustion, alienation from work-related activities and diminished work performaCaring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, unhealthy...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 8, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
When you always put others needs before your own, unhealthy patterns might form. Emotional exhaustion, alienation from work-related activities and diminished work performance are just some of the symptoms of compassion fatigue. If you or someone you know has...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 1, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
Sometimes, caring too much hurts. When caregivers focus on others without remembering to take care of themselves, unhealthy or destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions and substance misuse are just a few symptoms associated with...
by BeWell Penn State Health | May 27, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
Daily stress and ongoing pressure can affect your emotional wellbeing and physical health. When the mind is tense or unsettled, the body may react with symptoms such as a racing heart, shallow breathing or muscle tightness. Over time, this strain can impact overall...
by BeWell Penn State Health | May 20, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
Your thoughts, emotions and physical health are closely linked. When you feel stressed, your shoulders may tighten. When you take a walk, your mood may lift. Research shows that strengthening this connection can reduce anxious feelings, interrupt stress before it...
