Music for Stress Relief

Image Copyright: Pexels.com During this difficult time with COVID-19, music can be a welcome distraction and stress-reliever. We asked our staff, faculty, and students what they are listening to in order to feel less stressed, and this is what they said.

A Psychologist’s 3 Step Guide to Managing Stress

A Psychologist’s 3 Step Guide to Managing Stress Stress affects us daily, and if left unmanaged, can lead to a whole range of difficulties such as tension headaches, premature aging, and anxiety disorders.[1] But how exactly do we define stress and what happens when we are feeling stressed?

10 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

I knew I’d been feeling tired. But when I saw the data [boom. Sexy data!] from my first night with my new Jawbone UP a couple of weeks ago, I was truly shocked. “Sweetie… You’re tired because you got 4 1/2 hours sleep!” said the voice in my head. The scary thing is, I have […]

Reduce Stress During the Holidays

Many of us live from day to day, not thinking about our health or body until it begins to ache, a joint twinges, or a headache starts. Then we try to fix the problem. But, wellness is cumulative. In our view, wellness requires a holistic, or whole person approach to everyday health. For example, stress […]