Image from www.huffingtonpost.com The benefits of sleep impact nearly every area of daily life. While it may be obvious that sleep is beneficial, most people don’t realize how much sleep they need and why it is so important. Extensive research has been done on the effects of sleep. These studies consistently show that sleep plays a vital role in … Read More
Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students
Image from www.theodysseyonline.com Relaxation: Relaxing Your Body and Mind There are a number of relaxation techniques that can help you manage stress and also improve your concentration, productivity and overall well-being. If you need help, ask a therapist or counselor. He or she can offer more detailed instructions and coaching to help you perfect these techniques. TO GET STARTED … Read More
23 Incredible Benefits Of Getting More Sleep
by Kevin Loria We’re always on the lookout for ways to transform our lives, but sometimes we forget that — along with exercise — there’s another miracle drug within our control: sleep. If you have a few days off over the holidays, one of the best things you can possibly do with your time is work on fixing your sleep habits. … Read More
Mini-relaxation exercises: A quick fix in stressful moments
Mini-relaxations are stress busters you can reach for any time. These techniques can ease your fear at the dentist’s office, thwart stress before an important meeting, calm you when stuck in traffic, or help you keep your cool when faced with people or situations that irritate you. Whether you have one minute or three, these exercises work. When you’ve got … Read More
Myths and Facts About Sleep
There are many common myths about sleep. We hear them frequently, and may even experience them far too often. Sometimes they can be characterized as “old wives tales,” but there are other times the incorrect information can be serious and even dangerous. The National Sleep Foundation has compiled this list of common myths about sleep, and the facts that dispel … Read More
Relaxation techniques for stress relief
Relaxation can help to relieve the symptoms of stress. It can help you calm down and take a step back from a stressful situation. Although the cause of the anxiety won’t disappear, you will probably feel more able to deal with it once you’ve released the tension in your body and cleared your thoughts. All relaxation techniques combine breathing more … Read More
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
Do you ever feel sleepy or “zone out” during the day? Do you find it hard to wake up on Monday mornings? If so, you are familiar with the powerful need for sleep. However, you may not realize that sleep is as essential for your well-being as food and water. Sleep: A Dynamic Activity Until the 1950s, most people thought … Read More
Ten Top Tips for a Relaxed Job Interview
The days and hours leading up to an interview can be a very stressful time. Much as we may try to block the worries from our mind it is difficult not to get nervous. Even the best prepared candidates often need help relaxing, so we’re bringing you 10 of the most popular tips for reducing that pre-interview stress. Best of … Read More
Why is Sleep so Important?
Sleep seems like the ultimate passive activity, and the least productive part of our day (or night). But just the opposite is true. Sleep is a remarkably productive and critical part of our lives. Sleep helps both the brain and the body rejuvenate. Sleep has been shown to help keep the body’s immune system strong, and can also help regulate … Read More
14 Tips For Staying Calm During A Job Interview
Jacquelyn Smith , Forbes Staff You’re in the hot seat. Your palms are sweaty; voice is shaky; face is flushed; and mouth is dry. Maybe you’re bouncing your knees and talking too fast. Perhaps your heart is racing or your stomach is turning. You’re nervous. Why does this happen to so many job candidates? “When we perceive that we are … Read More