By Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson
While the stress of losing a job can seem overwhelming, there are many things you can do to take control of the situation, maintain your spirits, and find a renewed sense of purpose.
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Our heart deserves better than to be loaded down with never-ending stress. A certain level of stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem solving. However, a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.
“For your husband, your illness may have made him acutely aware of not just your mortality, but also his own.”
Emerging research on the vagus nerve sheds light on how people can tune in to their nervous systems and find ways back to a “rest and digest” state amidst the chronic stress.
From giving an important presentation at work to attending a party by yourself, there are countless situations that can be impacted by negative thoughts.
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Journaling is a highly recommended stress management tool. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of journaling for health, happiness, and stress management.