When people use the word “stress”, many people perceive the negative connotation of the word, attempting to avoid the feeling at all costs. While it is true that too much stress can be extremely detrimental to a person’s mental health, stress is actually extremely important in our everyday lives and […]
Stress eating is a common phrase, and many people either do it themselves or know of someone who has this habit. But why do we tend to eat when stressed. There are actually a variety of reasons, both having to do with our body’s reaction and our physiological response to stress. Hormonal Eating […]
It is common knowledge that sleep and exercise are extremely necessary aspects of someone’s personal wellbeing, so you might be wondering why I even feel the need to write about this topic. Despite people’s knowledge on the importance of these healthy lifestyle choices, many people, whether consciously or unconsciously, avoid taking proper care of themselves. […]
It is no secret that procrastination can lead to higher levels of stress and anxiety, so why do so many people continue to procrastinate? With this question in mind, I decided to do some research on the topic and found that while procrastination can be harmful, perhaps it can be helpful as well. […]
Emotions are extremely common in our everyday lives; however, how important are these feelings in our lives? As it turns out, emotions are extremely important to our mental health; both positive and negative emotions can actually help to increase a person’s mood as well as decrease the feeling of stress. Letting Out […]
Writing comes in many forms: essays, books, poems, etc. Most people associate writing with stress, as many people are forced to write in school and work; however, journal and diary writing can actually be a great tool in order to manage stress. When most people imagine diaries, they picture the heading, “Dear diary” before […]
Music has always been a huge part of my family ever since I was a child, whether it be my mom listening to 80s music in the kitchen or my brother playing his cello in the living room. So it was only natural in 4th grade that when given the option to join in and […]
Welcome to my Stress Management Blog! Stress can be difficult to overcome in our everyday lives; however, there are many enjoyable ways to lessen the anxiety we feel. Through activities we enjoy or a change in one’s mindset and goals, learning how to properly destress can significantly improve your physical and mental health in the […]
