By Elson Haas — 2005
Take time for reflection. The introspective nature of winter provides an excellent opportunity for greater reflection and self-assessment.
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Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
Cortisol, a hormone, and one of the main stress response chemicals produced by the adrenal glands—the other is adrenaline—is responsible for maintaining the health of and proper communication between every cell in your body.
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It can be tough enough to manage your own stress. But how can you, as a manager, help the members of your team handle their feelings of stress, burnout, or disengagement?
Here is a surprisingly simple solution: To let go of physical stress, let your body do what it was designed to do -- move.
It's that time of year again, when we aspire to stay calm, sane and steady in the face of demands piling on at holiday time. This is my list of how to minimize the inevitable stress of the holidays.
Stress doesn't always lead to fight-or-flight, says Kelly McGonigal. It can also activate brain systems that help us connect with other people.
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your capacity for connection.
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Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist at Stanford, thinks we spend too much time worrying about stress and not enough harnessing it to learn and grow.
Yoga can transform your reactions, improve your health, and help you embody grace under pressure.
We all know that unmanaged stress can be destructive. But are there positive sides to stress as well?