The beginning of a new year offers us a special time and a unique opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of our lives. In this connection, it is a time when many people make “resolutions” describing ...

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It's well established that experiencing stress can hurt our physical health. Now two new studies find that younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid those ...

Do you have unhealthy coping skills when it comes to dealing with stress? Stress has a way of worming into every aspect of our lives, and the workplace is no exception. It might not be as stressful as ...

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When old coping methods stop working, it’s not failure. It’s growth. Learn why survival strategies evolve and how to build ...