Post-Holiday Blues Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays. The holidays are a busy time and they last from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This period might include celebrations and get-togethers for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. That’s a long period[…]
Too much stress can feel overwhelming, and it often sneaks up on us. When you need to relax your mind and body immediately, try these nine quick, easy strategies. Easy ways to calm down fast: Take a walk. Breathe deeply. Visualize relief. Reframe your situation. Relax your muscles. Sniff something soothing. Write it down. Drink some[…]
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is rarely easy. But this year has some additional challenges that may make holiday shopping even more stressful than usual. Surging rates of COVID-19 in some areas make in-person shopping a potential health risk. The price of goods has climbed a staggering 6.2% in the 12[…]
Here are some ideas for cost-free activities and traditions that can bring you delight, connection, and happiness this time of year. Around the holidays, we hear songs about joy—whether that’s “joy to the world,” or “tidings of comfort and joy.” But what is joy, and where can we find it these days? […]
It’s the holiday season, a time that’s supposed to be joyful and festive. But for many people, this time of year can be difficult, especially if you or someone you care about are struggling with the loss of a loved one. If you’re feeling grief this holiday season, know that you’re not alone. It[…]
Thank you for your partnership over the past year! We appreciate your efforts in promoting the resources that can help improve your team’s well-being. We could not do it without you! While many of us enjoy this time of the year, many of us also struggle with the holidays. Shorter days end in[…]
The holidays are a time where celebrations abound, many of which center around food—and for a good reason. Gathering for meals is a long-standing tradition and is ingrained in many cultures. It is a time when people strengthen family bonds and build community around the table. Not surprisingly, creating a relaxing and enjoyable meal[…]
Fun Fact Friday Why do we get goosebumps? In this physiological reaction, small muscles attached to individual body hairs contract, which leads the hair to stand on end. We inherited this ability from our ancestors in part as a way for our (then) coat of body hair to capture air beneath it and in[…]
Most Americans report they prefer home cooked meals, but finding time to shop and cook often turns best intentions into calls for pizza delivery. Get a handle on a few simple strategies to make preparing healthy meals much less daunting. This guide to meal prepping and freezing helps you save time, money and some calories. […]
Almost half of our food is wasted in the United States. How does this happen? What can we do to solve our enormous food waste problem? America wastes roughly 40 percent of its food.1 Of the estimated 125 to 160 billion pounds of food that goes to waste every year, much of it is perfectly[…]