How can you sustain your friendships in a pandemic? The first step is recognizing their importance, argues author Lydia Denworth. Researchers and philosophers have explored in great detail the emotional dramas of love and family. But they’ve spent much less time pondering the deep satisfaction of a good friend. A similar thing happens[…]
With shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much of the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working remotely. This presents unique challenges and safety concerns. Keep ergonomics in mind Whether you’re working in a dedicated home office or at your kitchen table, good ergonomics is necessary to maintain good overall health[…]
They only take a few minutes, promise! Whether you’re an athlete, spin junkie, or are just clocking in extra hours at your office desk, stretching can help prevent injury, loosen up tight muscles, and relax you. And, is there really any better way to chill out and calm your mind than a little me[…]
Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe and efficient job environment to work in, whatever that environment might be. Whether on a construction site, manufacturing floor or the office, any worksite can be set up so as not to cause you pain. Watch out for yourself and your co-workers, as sometimes it is easier[…]
What is social wellness? It is about nurturing ourselves, others and our relationships. Social wellness consists of not only balancing our own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, but also actively participating as an interdependent piece of the bigger puzzle of humankind. Thus, even as we care about our personal connections, we also care about[…]
The media we consume daily has an impact on our thinking, behavior, and emotions. If you’ve fallen into a pattern of regularly watching or listening to the news, the majority of what you’re consuming is likely about the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. And while staying up to date on local and national news, especially as it relates[…]
There’s so much pain and raw emotion in our communities and across the world right now. And when our emotions reach a certain degree of intensity, we lose our ability to focus or think rationally. Our emotions consume us, and these overwhelming feelings make day-to-day life more difficult than ever. Some of the most[…]
Alliance Work Partners is here for you as life happens. Sometimes, when life happens, there is tragedy. We are seeing a lot of tragedy in America and around the world. However you may find yourself impacted, whether it be related to anxiety around health, employment status and uncertainty, or tensions resulting from racial[…]
Do you have an inside voice telling you that you’re a terrible person, that you’re sure to fail, or that you’ll never amount to anything? Many of us are plagued with that nagging, negative inner critic – it often becomes our own worst enemy. Is there anything we can do to quiet that voice?[…]
Even after applying stress-relieving skills, you will still experience some stress, as it is a part of life. Solution: Set aside time every evening to relax and decompress. How to do it: Schedule at least an hour (2-3 hours is ideal) every evening to relax and de-stress. It is vital that you carve[…]