Category: Stress

Source: Alina Levkovich/Pexels Not “feeling it” this holiday season? You’re not alone. A recent poll from Monster.com (2023) revealed that many people are experiencing symptoms of holiday stress. The poll found that…

From bad to worse: The statistics regarding work-related stress and our emotional health at work have been getting progressively worse over the past 30 years. A recent global survey demonstrates just how…

Source: Monstera Production / Pexels Over the past several years, I have taught sociological understandings of the self in a freshman-level seminar class. I have asked students to—anonymously—write down their top three…

Sometimes it is hard to just pause, breathe, and calm down. We use this type of phrasing figuratively all the time but there are many real indicators of the benefits of taking…

Randi* started her session with a huge sigh. “Let me tell you about my day so far,” she said. “I was up at five to get in a quick workout. I made…

BillionPhotos/Adobe Stock For many people, hearing familiar Christmas jingles and seeing decorations galore in stores inspires happiness and excitement. But for others, the arrival of the holiday season can trigger feelings of…

I remember a psychologist suggesting I get a massage. I felt myself a bit aback. Massage seemed to me like an expensive placebo. She shared about massage assisting with emotional release and…

When Gina Simmons Schneider, Ph.D. once worked as a youth recreation coordinator, her mind raced with details for the beach trip: Snacks, boogie boards, permission slips, sunscreen, water, first-aid kit. A lot…

By Dr. Sarah DihmesIn today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become all too familiar companions. The constant pressure to meet deadlines, maintain social connections, and stay productive can take a toll…