Tag Archive for: stress

Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Care

Less Self-Care Equals More Stress December seems to be the month when we pay the least attention to ourselves. We’re busy carting kids off to holiday programs, decorating, baking cookies, attending work and family parties, braving the…

Stressed? Tips on How to Relax

Have you ever watched a video of a gazelle fleeing from a lion? That gazelle is in high-stress mode. Its heart rate and blood pressure shoot up. Its blood sugar level rockets upwards. Its digestive, reproductive, hormone, and immune systems…

Inside Beauty: A Mother’s Day De-Stressing Gift Basket

If you’re like me, you probably think your mother is pretty special. Which means that when Mother’s Day rolls around, you want to give her the perfect gift that will express how much you appreciate all she’s done for you throughout the…
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Infographic: 6 Ways to Stay Happy this Season

When I admit I like winter, I’m met with ice-cold glares. My coworkers obviously don’t share the same sentiment. In my defense, I was born in winter so I really don’t mind the cold and snow—except if I have to drive in it. Still,…
Brother Sister Waiting for Bus

Back to School: How to Get Back on Track

Don’t you miss summer? I know I do. The only thing our family had on the calendar were items to check off the summer bucket list. Now, we’ve got homework, practices, lessons, chores, plus the added stress of trying to fit dinner in where…