Feeling stressed at work? Not sure what you should do to relax? Well, here’s your answer. Go wash some dishes in your office kitchen. A recent study suggests that washing dishes can be a relaxing experience – but only if you do it the right way. Here’s what researchers found: Study participants who focused on(…)
New Year’s resolutions are often hard to keep. The majority of the time, people aren’t able to stick to the resolutions they make – maybe because they aren’t sure what they need to do to achieve them, or because they set their expectations too high. It can be difficult and stressful. 2021 was a hard(…)
This has been a difficult year for everyone. There have been a lot of challenges. It’s been stressful and tiring. And I think we could all use a break. This is one of the biggest reasons why psychologist Art Markman suggests that taking a vacation this summer is so important. After the year that we’ve(…)
Working Americans don’t tend to use all of their vacation days. A recent study indicated that more than half of Americans don’t use all of their time off. These employees often report feeling stressed about the notion of taking time away from the office. They claim that they’re too busy with projects, things would fall(…)
A few years ago, I wrote an article about the soothing nature of cat videos. A researcher at Indiana University found that people who watch cat videos reported feeling less stressed, negative, and anxious. Videos of adorable cats helped to make viewers feel more positive and energetic. Now I don’t know about you, but I(…)
Do you often feel worn out at the end of your workweek? Do you wish you could take a vacation, but you don’t have the time, energy, or money to plan one? Well, here’s some good news! It’s possible to turn any weekend into a refreshing, revitalizing, mini vacation! Just follow these steps: Free up(…)
Work can be stressful. And stress can be really debilitating, both physically and emotionally. So it’s a good idea to try and cope with it. You could do that by exercising, using relaxation techniques, talking to a friend, or looking at some trees. Or, you could smile. It turns out that smiling has many beneficial(…)
Do you ever feel stressed when you’re at work? If you do, researchers have a suggestion for you. Try looking at some trees. A new study suggests that just looking at trees makes stressed-out people feel more calm and relaxed. So you don’t need to take a walk in the woods. You don’t even need(…)
It’s the middle of summer and you have a bit of time for yourself. However, it looks like you won’t have that break after all. Summer means no school, and no school means the kids are home. There they are running around and– oh gosh, there goes your mother’s favorite vase. But don’t let those(…)
Burnout is a serious problem for a lot of people with demanding jobs. Stress and overwork can cause people to become exhausted and unhappy. They worry non-stop, lose interest in other activities, stop taking care of themselves outside of work, and feel pessimistic, frustrated, and disillusioned. And ultimately, people suffering from burnout often experience difficulties(…)