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Especially in tough times, it is important to remember to keep up with the three Rs: refocus, refuel, and retool. — The year has been a hectic time, leaving many to feel the effects of stress and burnout. According to ABC News, the percentage of Americans who are reporting depression and related symptoms tripled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Especially in tough times, it is important to remember to keep […]

Improving Your Life With the Three Rs

February 2, 2021 in life tagged #tips / emotional health / fatigue / managing stress / mental health by Macee Hall

Now that it is officially 2021, it is time to review your past year and adopt SMART goals that will help guide and grow your business! — Now that 2021 is officially here, it is time to review the past year and adopt new goals to help guide and grow your business and personal lives! An easy way to start is to set SMART goals! SMART stands for specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-bound, and these goals […]

How To Set SMART Goals

January 12, 2021 in life tagged business planning / education / managing stress / personal wellness by Macee Hall

Among some of the most popular treatment options are taking prescription medication, attending talk therapy, or even getting an emotional support animal (ESA). — In 2020, nearly 20 percent of adults in the US are living with one or more mental illnesses according to the National Institute of Mental Health. With so many Americans experiencing the effects of mental illness, many are searching for ways to level out their anxiety and stress. Among some […]

The Benefits of Having an ESA

December 15, 2020 in Health / life tagged animals / anxiety / managing stress / mental health / personal wellness by Macee Hall

doomscrolling — Doomscrolling is the act of constantly searching through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The act of doomscrolling has increased dramatically during the pandemic and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are several […]

Doomscrolling During The Pandemic

October 8, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / depression / managing stress / social media by Jenny McCann

nomophobia — The feeling of anxiety associated with losing or forgetting their cell phones is mentioned often in popular culture, so much so that there’s now a word for the feeling: nomophobia. This term, coined around ten years ago, is used to describe the phenomenon of experiencing anxiety, distress, or discomfort from […]

Nomophobia: Anxiety Around Cellphones

October 7, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / healthy living / managing stress / social media by Jenny McCann

While 6.83 million Americans have fought the virus, firsthand, countless others have experienced depression and anxiety caused by burnout and stress during COVID-19. — Over the past six months, the coronavirus pandemic has affected countless Americans both physically and mentally. While 6.83 million Americans have fought the virus, firsthand, countless others have experienced depression and anxiety caused by burnout and stress during COVID-19. Regardless of whether you’re feeling confused, lonely, worried, or sad, it […]

Burnout and Stress During COVID-19

September 18, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged emotional health / managing stress / mental health by Macee Hall

mental health during covid — A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite an impact on Americans’ mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z workers were three times more likely to seek professional help for mental health during COVID-19 than other age groups. Causes For Increase In […]

Mental Health Effects During COVID-19

September 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged emotional health / managing stress / mental health / public health by Jenny McCann

navigating the new normal — Working from home can be a difficult transition and almost everything has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. One of the major parts of that has been many business professionals now have to conduct business from home since they can no longer meet their clients and customers […]

Navigating The New Normal By AIG

August 21, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged #tips / health / managing stress / mental health / work life by Jenny McCann

It is so easy to feel less productive and fall into old habits, or worsen current habits when you have downtime. And we know you have a lot of that lately. Luckily, experts are now saying you can supplement your anxious habits (smoking, nail-biting, etc.) with a simple video game. […]

Tetris Proven to Act as Positive Reinforcement

April 29, 2020 in life tagged anxiety / emotional health / healthy living / managing stress / mental health by Jenny McCann

Migraines have a number of causes, but is caffeine a main cause? Experts share what you might be doing to indirectly cause migraine headaches, and what they’ve recently discovered to relieve them. There are many simple ways to prevent migraines. The surprising main cause and the new medication you may be […]

Can Caffeine Cause Migraines?

March 9, 2020 in life tagged headaches / healthy eating / managing stress / sleeping habits / weather by Jenny McCann