Just a few months ago we were hanging up Christmas stockings, placing wreaths on our doors and hanging our ornaments on the boughs of our trees. Excitement was in the air as we were preparing for ...

Not all stress is created equal. Positive stress, or eustress, can be exciting and motivating. If you're looking forward to a big event or challenge at work, eustress can build anticipation and ...

A deep dive into the surprising ways stress can be beneficial to the body, exploring both the positive and negative impacts.

The word "stress" typically has a negative connotation and is often associated with unpleasant emotions like anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The World Health Organization defines stress as "any type ...

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer ...

Performing well under pressure at work will not miraculously occur simply because you have read about some stress management techniques. Practicing those techniques once or twice and seeing the ...

When I started researching the science of happiness a decade ago, I was convinced negative emotions had no place in it. I thought that happiness meant you didn't have any negative emotions in your ...

The police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 unleashed an historic wave of activism across the United States, including an estimated 8,000 mass demonstrations in support of Black ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

Everyone can relate to feeling stressed from time to time. It’s part of being human. Stress is a typical response when there’s a perceived threat to survival or your way of life. Your body’s natural ...