The human brain is hard-wired to be suspicious of change. This serves as a built-in defense mechanism that makes up part of our primitive survival instincts. Moreover, we face heightened levels of stress when experiencing change, regardless of whether we perceive it to be good or bad change. There is no denying that we’ve all faced a significant amount of … Read More
Self-Compassion: The Secret to Stress Reduction
Growing up, we learned our actions have consequences – “treat others the way you want to be treated.” While an important lesson, when did we learn how we should treat ourselves? Recent research shows that being kind to ourselves and addressing our mistakes with grace may be the key to stress reduction. What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is having a sense … Read More
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
The Importance of Mindfulness and your Health As you transition into your new working environments, you may notice that you are faced with feelings of uncertainty. This uncertainty can cause extra stress and worry, which can negatively impact your overall health. The good news is, by practicing mindfulness, you have the ability to calmly acknowledge things as they are. Training … Read More