One of the best cures for stress is also the simplest: Get moving! Exercise impacts your mental health and overall well-being in numerous ways: Brain chemistry. Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins. These hormones ease pain and promote a sense of comfort and euphoria. Other effects on the brain include the release of chemicals which function…
When plans go awry or you hear bad news, does it ruin your day? While most people need time to recover from a disappointment, some struggle more than others to regroup. Reframing negatives into positives is one way to move forward after a disappointing experience. The next time you are feeling down because events didn’t…
Do you sometimes spend money out of habit? Like any habit, unhealthy spending patterns can be replaced with more positive behaviors. Here’s how: Monitor your accounts. Review your checking, savings, and credit card balances at least once a month. In addition, use a spreadsheet or check register to maintain your own set of records. This may…
Household electric bills often spike in the warmer months because of increased air-conditioning use. These energy-saving strategies may help to reduce expenses and keep your house cool: Adjust the thermostat. If you have central air, turning up the thermostat by even a few degrees can make a big difference in your electric bill. In addition,…
Learn how to recognize and appropriately address mental health concerns in the workplace. At any given time, approximately one in five adults is coping with some form of mental health issue. Common concerns include: Depression Eating disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Schizophrenia As with a physical…
If an employee is engaging in erratic or out-of-character behavior: Don’t ignore the behavior. Unusual behavior is often the first sign that an employee is having difficulty with meeting performance expectations. Document the behavior. If the frequency of incidents is increasing, or if you see a pattern forming, consult with Human Resources. Review company policy.…