Don't Sell Your Soul to Stress stress stress management Jun 16, 2020

Don’t Sell Your Soul to Stress

There are different ways to distract yourself from on-going stresses of life. Some people socialize, some find peace in solitude, some cook food, some work late hours, or read books to occupy their mental and emotional emptiness, and there are some who harm...

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Properly Wearing a Face Mask coronavirus covid-19 health immunity prevention Jun 15, 2020

Wearing a face mask has become a normal part of our everyday lives for a lot of people these days.  

In this video, Dr. Thoma shares how to properly wear your mask for maximum protection.  He also shares tips on putting your mask on and off properly to reduce contamination.

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8 Things You Should Know About Stress health hormones stress woman May 20, 2020

Life can sometimes be stressful. Everyone we see is complaining about stress, be it at work or at home. We associate this depressing, clingy and painful feeling that we experience now and then, with stress. But does it count as stress, or have we just made it up? 

Here are 8 interesting...

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Being There For Others in Times of Crisis compassion coronavirus emotions leadership May 07, 2020
For the past couple of months, each of us has been dealing with our own version of change and challenges during this crisis and unprecedented situation.  We have also clearly seen that each of us had unique aspects to our situations.  Some are struggling with losing a job or a loved...
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Stretches for the Lower Back back pain lower back stretches Apr 26, 2020

Dr. Thoma demonstrates Cat & Cow stretches to help relieve lower back pain and stiffness.

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Stretching for Upper Leg and Piriformis Pain periformis stretching upper leg Apr 26, 2020

 Dr. Thoma demonstrates easy stretches to release tension and pain in the upper leg, piriformis, and IT band.

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Certainty About Uncertainty anxiety coronavirus reduce stress uncertainty Apr 22, 2020
When I ask my friends and family what they are struggling to most with in the current situation, under stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, the answer I hear repeatedly is uncertainty.  
 
They are worried about the future…what will happen, how long with this last, when will we...
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Feeling a little crabby career freedom risk Apr 17, 2020

Did you know a hermit crab changes its shell as it grows?

A small crab will find a shell that is slightly bigger than it needs, make a home in that shell and grow.  As the crab grows, the shell will eventually become uncomfortable, it will be too small and too restrictive.  The...

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Why is it so Difficult to Change our Behaviors? behavior modification change habits Apr 15, 2020

Procrastination, addictions, harmful practices and not living a productive life in general — We all have some bad habits that are dragging us down. 

Often, we are aware of these behaviors and the influence they have on our lives. We wish to change them, but mostly get temporary success...

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Strategies for Self Care balance manage stress selfcare Apr 08, 2020

Most of us strive to be kind-hearted friends, supportive parents, and empathic partners, but we often forget to take care of the one person in our lives that deserves our most attention and that is ourselves. 

No matter how tight your schedule is, neglecting self-care and overworking to meet...

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How To Actually Let It Go anger control dropdownthrough emotional emotions feelings letgo moveon productive situations technique Mar 31, 2020

How To Actually Let It Go

Have you ever been in a meeting or other important conversation where you had something you really wanted to share, or a great idea that you wanted everyone to know about…and then someone interrupts you…or even worse takes credit for your idea?  
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Stress & the Coronavirus advice anxiety manage stress stress Mar 18, 2020

I don't know about you, but the world feels a little different to me these days.  

It's strange having the whole family home so much.  No rushing out the door to school and work, no hurrying to pick up the kids before Adventure Club closes, no trying to do homework and make dinner...

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