Work-Life Balance

Posted by Judy Anne Cavey on Mar 7, 2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work-Life Balance | No Comments

Is your life out of balance?

One large contributing factor is staying late at the office, which puts you at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression (Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine).

Regina Leeds, author of One Year to an Organized Work Life, believes that people have a hard time wrapping up at days endthey keep trying to squeeze in one more thing. But its the extra minutes, that turn into extra hours, which cut into relationships, exercise and de-stressing. Leeds suggests you decide an hour before quitting time what absolutely has to be finished that dayand what can wait until the following morning. Read more...

Boost Cognitive Performance

Posted by Judy Anne Cavey on Mar 2, 2011 in Boost Cognitive Performance, College Life, Stress, Study-Skills, Work-Life Balance | 1 Comment

Has your brain turned to jell-o?

The stress associated with being a college student often creates episodes of feeling overwhelmed. At a time when you need your brain to be working at its optimum, it can let you down. You may feel as if your brain has turned to jell-o. Here is a helpful tip to rev up the gray matter without using harmful drugs, caffeine and chemical-laden canned drinks, or that expensive cup of java.
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