Stress Management & Relief

We know very little about the Omicron variant, B.1.1.529. But we’re starting to learn some things, and by the end of this video, you learn the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to this virus. With Omicron, there is a fine line between overreacting and being too carefree. Because it’s still so…

This is a great, well-rounded beginner recipe that is easy to make and can easily be scaled up and stored in the freezer. I really enjoy making fresh food for Charlie and hope to share more recipes soon! Do you cook for your pets? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!…

Stress is a state of tension and it is a normal part of life. The most common external sources that can cause stress in our lives are finances, the demands of work and relationships. The internal sources of stress come from within us and the pressure we put on ourselves because of our high personal…

1) The best way to cope with unhealthy stress is to recognize when your stress levels are increasing. While we often think of stress as the result of external events, the events themselves are not necessarily stressful. It is the way each individual interprets and reacts to an event that produces stress. For example, public…

Stressors can include health matters, work, money, family issues, racism or gender inequality, and regular daily hassles. With unrelenting or too many stressors, your body might be on a constant state of high alert, leading to poor concentration, bad moods, professional burnout, and mental and physical health problems. When stress becomes chronic, the body cannot…

After several years of successfully training city employees in reducing their own stress, Vogt and Kahn are now turning to training city workers how to teach such workshops. As part of the San Francisco Public Library’s ongoing training program to keep staff current with technology and skill updates, Reichert and Ann Dorman, manager of the…

Therapeutic yoga focuses on gentle yoga or modification poses with breathing techniques. Trudy is not only a friend and mentor, but she is also from Canada! So if you are a Canadian viewer, make sure to give her a shout-out in the comments. And Canadian or not, make sure you visit her website! Trudy’s website…

1. Breath focus. In this simple, powerful technique, you take long, slow, deep breaths (also known as abdominal or belly breathing). As you breathe, you gently disengage your mind from distracting thoughts and sensations. Breath focus can be especially helpful for people with eating disorders to help them focus on their bodies in a more positive…

10 minute yoga for stress relief! This is a quick yoga flow for all levels designed to relieve stress in 10 min. This yoga practice is super relaxing and is great at helping reduce tension. This yoga class can be done morning or evening or really anytime you need to de-stress. Since this is for…

You have the right to relax. We often feel there are so many things that need doing during the day that we don’t stop, not even for a moment until our head hits the pillow. Then we’re up and at it the next day. In this video, Jill gives you permission to turn on your…