by Lisa Lang | Sep 4, 2024 | Stress Management
“The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.” Marcus Aurelius Stress is not always easy to identify. There are cognitive signs such as difficulty concentrating, worrying, anxiety and even remembering. Emotional signs may be anger, irritation,...
by Lisa Lang | Jul 13, 2023 | Stress Management
Depression is common and may be a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you think, feel, and behave. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems that affect your capability at work or home. Depression can affect your ability to problem...
by Lisa Lang | Jun 10, 2022 | Stress Management
Stress is an emotional response based on a mental interpretation of an event. Living in the past creates stress. Think in terms of NOW and what I am capable of doing to change the situation to be more calming and productive. Evaluate the situation using facts vs...
by Lisa Lang | Jul 13, 2020 | Stress Management
“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post What is your basic belief about people? Do you think humans are basically kind or just a bunch of jerks? How do...
by Lisa Lang | Apr 10, 2019 | Stress Management
“Deal With” vs “Dwell On” How do you deal with what you believe is a problem? Do you dwell on the issue and continue to think in circles? That’s obsessing vs problem solving. What process, skills, do you use to evaluate any situation so you can make a wise decision?...
by Lisa Lang | Dec 30, 2018 | Stress Management
“Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are.” Norman Vincent...