With a new year here, it might be time to reset when it comes to your mental health. Stress is a normal physical and psychological response to the everyday demands of life. Small amounts of stress can motivate you to...
Understanding Stress on Those Who Serve (An Observation About Public Servants) By Robert B. (Scott) Kuhnen, USAF Civilian (RET) *This is an article from the Winter 2022/2023 issue of Combat Stress Please forgive me. I’m a neophyte in your...
If chronic stress has you at your wit’s end, you may be among the one-third of U.S. adults who report feeling extreme stress consistently. Sure, we all experience some form of stress in our daily lives, but chronic stress—the kind that...
It’s no secret that mental health and stress levels can have an impact on one’s physical health. However, short-term bursts of stress may benefit a particularly important part of the body. A recent study found a correlation between low to moderate stress levels and...
Science shows that mind wandering and present-moment focus are on opposite sides of the spectrum of how we pay attention and that it hurts work performance. It’s human nature for your mind to wander from time to time. Studies reveal that wandering...
Align with Nature: Stress Less, Play More It’s not only possible to live in such a world, but also our birthright to be happy and grateful for life’s gifts. Here’s an example of it. Two weeks ago, my six-year-old...
Having a morning routine can be a great way to start your day off on the right foot and set yourself up for success. By establishing a regular routine, you can help improve your productivity, reduce stress, and create...
Stress is a normal response to challenges and demands in our life, but it also helps us to motivate to get things done. According to WHO stress is the leading cause of mental health illness worldwide, which is also...
Ask anyone and they’ll probably tell you that their stress levels are at an all-time high. Brought on by global health issues, economic uncertainty, and dozens of personal issues, men, women and children are suffering from emotional turmoil that’s...
I opened my eyes to a pastel-pink sunrise. It was cold outside but warm inside my sanctuary (what I like to call my bedroom). I felt cozy and protected underneath my duvet, watching nature waking up through my window....
