Tag: Stress

o you remember Gandalf from the “Lord of the Rings”? Don’t stress if you don’t or haven’t watched that movie. There is a wise wizard that says, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” It’s not just poetr...

Stress is a common and unavoidable part of life. We all face challenges, difficulties, and uncertainties that can trigger our stress response. Stress can affect our physical and mental health, causing symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Stress can also impair our ability t...

Late last night, I got home from a whirlwind trip to see my family in Chicago. I came home to a house full of guests and one day to unpack, wrap up my old job, manage a tenant change on my rental house, and prepare to start my new job tomorrow. This is not a new experience for me. I often over-pl...

Iam writing this from Ghana as I learn on the ground about a part of the traumatic history of how millions of Africans were raped, beaten, kidnapped, shipped to the Americas, and sold into slavery in places like the U.S., Colombia, Brazil, and Trinidad. One place I visited in Ghana was Cape Coast...

Iam writing this from Ghana as I learn on the ground about a part of the traumatic history of how millions of Africans were raped, beaten, kidnapped, shipped to the Americas, and sold into slavery in places like the U.S., Colombia, Brazil, and Trinidad. One place I visited in Ghana was Cape Coast...

Modern life runs at a relentless pace that often feels impossible to slow down. Heavy workloads, family demands, health issues, and other pressures keep stress levels maxed out — which takes a toll mentally and physically. But reclaiming calm doesn’t require major lifestyle overhauls. Sm...

You’re juggling life like a pro, but deep down, feeling like you’re on a hamster wheel that won’t stop. Is stress knocking on your door like an uninvited guest? Do you ever feel like your brain is on overdrive, playing a never-ending game of tag with stress? Deadlines are closin...

I have been erased to nothing. I walk, my soul vanquished I am diminished — hopes relinquished I have become blacker than black; I have become invisible even to myself. Empty — the pain I bear is too great to carry. Its intensity is so great that I feel nothing. I am harried. I ...

Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, is a fundamental aspect of our brain’s adaptability and learning capacity. While traditionally associated with growth and learning, neuroplasticity is also significantly influence...

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to use the terms “anxiety” and “stress” interchangeably. They are two sides of the same coin, yet they are not the same. While both experiences share some similarities, understanding the key differences between ...