Navigating Challenging Times at Work: Strategies for Survival

Introduction:  In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s not uncommon to encounter challenging periods in the workplace. Whether it’s due to organizational restructuring, economic downturns, or other unforeseen circumstances, these “defect times” can test your resilience and adaptability (Smith, 2020). However, you can survive and thrive during such challenging periods with the right mindset and strategies.[…]

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Brain

Spring always feels like such a time of renewal and awakening. People often use it as a reason to “spring clean” their homes—to tidy up and make things feel fresh and new. Reorganizing all your closets, cupboards, and drawers can help you feel re-energized, but doing a cleanup of your mind and brain can really help you feel[…]

Mental Health Tips for Healthy Aging

According to the World Health Organization, the number of people aged 60 and over is expected to double by 2050. Research has traditionally focused on reducing physical risk factors to ward off chronic disease in those joining the ranks of our aging population.   This article will focus primarily on psycho-social activities you can increase doing[…]

Community Gardens as Places for Connection, Sustainability, and Resiliency

Community gardens offer a wide array of benefits: beautifying the landscape, fighting food insecurity, helping people come together, and more.   One evening last summer I walked to a neighbor’s house to deliver a bag of beautifully ripe pears, which another neighbor had picked from her tree the day before. I had just finished dinner,[…]

What Are the Post-Holiday Blues?

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[…]

How to Calm Down Quickly: 9 Things You Can Do Right Now

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[…]