Can Spring Cleaning Relieve Stress & Anxiety?
Stress and anxiety are often caused or increased by a lack of control and order. When we have too much to do or our lives feel chaotic, the impact of stress and anxiety on our daily lives increases. By setting boundaries to remove unnecessary items from our to-do lists and prioritizing tasks, we can alleviate […]
Holiday Stress & Anxiety – Coping & Giving Yourself Grace
The holiday season can quickly fluctuate between happy and filled with fun and excitement to stressful and triggering sadness and difficult emotions. Whether it’s all the extra things on your to-do list, dreading more time with family, or feeling pressure to act happy if you don’t feel it, the holidays can take a toll, especially […]
Is Life More Stressful than it Used to Be?
The short answer is an emphatic yes. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared stress the health epidemic of the 21st century. Take a minute to think about stress in your own life. What sources of stress came to mind? Finances, relationships, work, health, and safety are the top five sources of chronic stress. […]