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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

Addiction does not discriminate, and executives are not an exception to the rule. With increasing demands, pressure, and stress, many in upper-level management positions find themselves coping by abusing substances such as illicit drugs or alcohol. At first, this attempt to self-medicate may seem productive, as it may “relax” an individual or provide them withRead 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

Adults with histories of addiction often have difficulty transitioning into the workforce due to their own personal anxieties, lack of skills or connections, employer concerns, and more. However many people who are seeking to get back into the workplace have been working diligently on their mental, physical, and spiritual health – they just need peopleRead More

Several accounts were published on The Guardian of individuals who recall specific work-related bullying that occurred to them. Here is a short excerpt from one story: “After working happily in the same workplace for 10 years, I got a new admin who liked to micromanage me and verbally assault me whenever possible…I brought in theRead More

Hours have gone by. When was the last time you looked at the clock? Have you stood up out of your chair today? You found that sought after, treasured flow state and there’s nothing wrong with that. Now that your flow is fading out, you’re fatigued, the strain is coming on, and you’re slowing down.Read More

Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, policemen, and more are all first responders – people who typically are the first to arrive in a series of dangerous events. In addition to the physical demands that are required of these individuals, first responders are also likely to experience traumatic stress, which is associated with tragedies and life-threateningRead More

Mental illness is certainly deserving of time and attention, as treatment can help a person better manage their symptoms, overall improving their quality of life. Returning to work after a period of time in treatment can be daunting, especially if you are unsure of how everyone will react to your return, how you will manageRead More

Alcohol affects a person physically, mentally, and emotionally and with excessive consumption, can cause early death. The brain controls the way a person thinks, feels, moves, and walks. When a person drinks alcohol, the brain’s neurotransmitters release dopamine, which gives him or her euphoric and pleasurable feelings. An individual with an alcohol addiction loses controlRead More

Drug and alcohol abuse causes a physical dependency and is harmful to a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Substance abuse can result in brain damage, liver failure, heart attack, overdose, and death. Using drugs while pregnant causes serious birth defects, developmental delays, and sudden death for the baby. Drug and alcohol use in pregnancyRead More