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Perhaps you can relate to the following situation: It’s a long day at work, and you’ve had a lot on your mind. The demands of your position require a lot of energy, and you find yourself becoming easily agitated by the time you get home. You are a little on edge, and your significant otherRead More

According to Time Magazine, research states that up to 40% of doctors experience “emotional, physical, and psychological burnout from their jobs”. With such demand and lofty expectations, it’s not uncommon for many physicians to feel incredible amounts of stress. The pressure to tend to each patient and diagnose them correctly, as well as the ongoingRead More

Work-life balance has long been a discussion within the United States; Forbes Magazine highlights that the United States comes in 7th place in terms of number of hours worked – Americans typically spend 1,779 hours per year working, with Germany sporting the lowest number of hours worked (1,371 hours total each year). Work-life balance isRead More

Although nurses often gain satisfaction through providing compassionate care, they may often experience fatigue. Nurturing this balance is considered an important quality to one’s personal and professional quality of life. Compassion fatigue is often described as the combination between burnout and post-traumatic stress. As nurses often witness unpleasant side effects and symptoms of serious illnesses,Read More

Veterinary work is a profession of compassion, with critical decisions occurring quite frequently. Dr. Laurie Fonken, a veterinary student and psychological counselor at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, told Veterinary News that young people entering the practice are especially vulnerable to intense stress right after they’ve received training. SheRead More

The Harvard Business Review covered last year the story of a hard-working attorney, aged 35, who had a stroke. Doctors were alarmed, but their guess was that this young woman had bypassed all of the warning signs of stress: ringing in the ears, visual impairments, exhaustion, and more. High-pressure positions can cause many of usRead More

For many Americans, the workplace is considered a second home; for those in higher-level positions, time at work may even surpass time spent at home. The average American spends approximately 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime – how can these hours affect one’s mental and physical health? An unfortunate yet common occurrence for manyRead More

Binge eating disorder is having uncontrollable eating habits and you continue these habits despite the negative consequences it can bring to your body. It can mean eating quickly, eating when you are not hungry, eating until you feel uncomfortably bored, feel shame after eating, or feel the need to eat alone so no one canRead More

It’s no secret that regular exercise can have a positive impact on the body, but did you know it can also do wonders for your mental well-being? Burning calories, releasing endorphins, and building community are all aspects of team exercise. One of our favorite activities to benefit mental and physical health is an active sport,Read More

One week of camping. Two hours of sunshine every day. Three nights a month spent looking at the stars. Dipping your toes in the ocean at least once a week. Take one road trip per year. Spend two weekends a month exploring local nature. Doctors orders. Perhaps in the immediate future, these may be theRead More