It’s been said, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” Procrastinators have learned the habit of delaying something they must do until the last minute or until it’s past due. Sometimes it’s not a big deal and might even be helpful. But it can create anxiety and stress, harming…
Have your levels of worry, stress, and sadness been rising? If so, you’re not alone. Negative feelings have been rising since 2011, and, according to Julie Ray, managing editor for world news at Gallup, 2021 the data reveals people are now experiencing more negative experiences and less joy. According to an NBC news poll earlier this year, 87% of people said…
If you fear being judged by others, are self-conscious in social situations, and the idea of meeting new people triggers anxiety, you may have social anxiety disorder if you’ve been having these feelings for more than six months. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of…
Medicine and therapy are the most common treatments for mental health problems like anxiety and depression, but lifestyle choices are often overlooked. Psychology Today says, “That’s a lamentable oversight because lifestyle changes—things as simple as nutrition and exercise—can have a significant impact on quality of life, for any of us, but especially for those dealing with issues…
People are stressed out; it doesn’t look like things are getting better anytime soon. Money and economics are the leading cause of stress. In fact, the stress and anxiety we’re facing is growing into a national health crisis. Americans are one of the most stressed out in the world, according to Stress.org 55% of Americans…
There are days when life overwhelms you with a flood of emotions. Remorse, bitterness, frustration, helplessness, guilt, shame, and other feelings can take you to a very dark place really fast. Insecurity and uncertainty rise within your soul, giving way to feelings of hopelessness and fear, causing you to feel a special kind of “aloneness.” …
Stress affects everyone, even superheroes. There’s no escaping it. According to The American Institute of Stress, about 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress 77 percent of people experience stress that affects their physical health 73 percent of people have stress that impacts their mental health 48 percent of people have trouble sleeping because of…
Today, to help us better understand anxiety, we are pleased to chat with Temple Grandin, professor, inventor, best-selling author and the first person to unveil insights from inside the autistic brain. She’ll be joined by Michael Leip, inventor of the Panda Planner, who overcame a series of health challenges by applying evidence-based strategies to become and stay happy. Featured Material
When the masses panic, some see opportunity. Some even find purpose in panic. Bedros Keuilian, the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, is one of those rare individuals. In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, he revolutionized gym franchising, landing on Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of top 15 franchises and Inc. 5000’s fastest growing businesses. But he’s overcome far more than economic hardship. A political refugee at age 6, he escaped a Communist country, suffered sexual molestation, anxiety, depression and panic attacks and managed to achieve a net worth of over $200 million while still being a happily-married family man.
How many times have we heard this year that life will never be the same after the pandemic aftermath of 2020? Or phrases like, “during these uncertain times” or “this is our new normal”? One thing is for sure, COVID-19 has left its fingerprint on history. Much like a hurricane reshapes a coastline, the pandemic…
