You know, I’ve always thought of stress as that shadow lurking just around the corner. There’s a story that pops up whenever someone brings up the word “stress.” It involves my old friend, Lisa. She was juggling three kids, a full-time job, and night classes. One evening, we sat down over some coffee, one of … Read more
Hey there! 😊 You know, the other day I was sipping on my favorite cup of green tea when my friend Laura called me up. She sounded really down-trodden. When I asked her what was up, she began pouring her heart out about her job – how she felt like a fraud, terrified that one … Read more
You know, I was chatting with my aunt Clara last weekend over some warm apple pie 😋 — the smell of cinnamon filling her cozy kitchen — when she started sharing her struggles with remaining productive and stress-free at her job. She’s in her mid-60s now and has been a loyal employee for decades. It … Read more
You know, there was this one time I found myself in a real pickle at work – juggling deadlines, meetings, and a whole lotta stress. My good friend, Sarah, noticed the tension written all over my face. She tugged me aside and shared a piece of advice that stuck with me, “Master your emotions, don’t … Read more
Hey there! So, I was chatting with my buddy Jake the other day, and we got to talking about the rollercoaster ride that is freelance life. 🎢 You know, I’ve been in the counseling game for years now, and I can’t help but notice how many folks are struggling with the stress that comes with … Read more
Hey there, folks! Let me start by sharing a little story about my close friend, Emma. She once told me about a time she was juggling her demanding job, night classes, and caring for her elderly mother. Stress was pretty much her constant companion. Emma felt like she was always running on empty—her life had … Read more
Hey, friend! You ever feel like your brain’s been tossed in a blender by all the gadgets and notifications around you? 😵 Boy, oh boy, do I feel ya! The other day, I was sitting in my living room, trying to unwind with a cup of chamomile tea. My phone buzzed with a message, the … Read more
🌟 Boost Workplace Harmony – Promote Diversity and Inclusion to Reduce Stress Hey everyone, Let me share a story from a few years ago. I once worked in a bustling corporate office where everyone seemed to mind their own business. To be honest, the vibe was kinda off, not very welcoming. My colleague, Sarah, came … Read more
Back when I was juggling a full-time job with evening classes, I began to realize how fragile my emotions were becoming. Between the deadlines at work and the rigors of night school, I was basically running on fumes. My friend Sarah—bless her heart—suggested that maybe, you know, quality sleep could turn things around for me. … Read more
Ever had one of those moments where life’s just got you against the ropes? You know, when you’re about to embark on a big change and the world feels like it’s spinning a bit too fast? Well, I remember this one time not too long ago when my good buddy, Mike, decided to completely switch … Read more
You know, there was this one time when I worked at a bustling office downtown. My colleague, Jenny and I, had a misunderstanding about project duties. It boiled over into a pretty heated argument. Our supervisor, seeing the tension, stepped in, not with rebuke but with a calm, guiding hand – it was like watching … Read more
You know, when I first started counseling, I had no idea how essential daily rituals could be for stress management at work. One morning, my friend Jane told me about her morning routine—she’d start with a ten-minute meditation, followed by a hearty breakfast, and then jotting down her top three goals for the day. It … Read more