The Gift of Breath
December 10th, 2019
I had learned in acting class how to play different characters by just controlling my breath. For example, if I wanted to play a stressed-out mom, I would make my breathing quick and choppy. If I wanted to play a thoughtful person, I would slow my breathing down and speak slowly. Before every performance, I […]
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The Impact of Exercise on our Mental Health
October 21st, 2019
Have you ever gone for a walk to clear your head or to calm your nerves? If you have, then you know it works. Exercise can impact our mental and emotional health. Many times, we often refer to exercise in the context of losing weight, but physical activity not only has physical benefits but also […]
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The Burnout Epidemic—Are We Prepared?
July 22nd, 2019
First, it was the obesity epidemic. Then, it was the loneliness epidemic. And now, could it be we are facing a burnout epidemic? According to a recent Gallup poll, two-thirds of full-time workers experience burnout on the job. “Burnout” has become the culture of many workplaces. Known as chronic workplace stress, employees affected by burnout […]
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How to Be an Effective Caregiver
March 19th, 2019
I went back to school in January; so you could imagine how surprised I was to find myself not only as a full-time student but also as a caregiver. Becoming a full-time student was planned, but becoming a full-time caregiver happened suddenly and unexpectedly. This year, my octogenarian mother moved in with my husband and […]
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