Feeling claustrophobic? Being quarantined, social distancing and sheltering in place feels like a loss of control. This is a stressful situation and may decrease wellbeing, tax relationships and test personal resilience. Common reactions to social isolation include restlessness or outright agitation, disturbed sleep, anxiety, anger, boredom, irritability, loneliness and cabin fever. So how do you…
While setting a budget is an important part of cutting expenses, it’s just the first step. Analyzing your spending will help you look beyond where the money is going and help you determine whether you’re putting it in the right place. Analyzing spending is important because it catches the little expenses and impulse purchases that…
As part of our ongoing efforts to support caregivers during this very challenging time, we are providing periodic updates on evidence-based approaches for improving self-care and wellbeing. Today’s approach is called “sound bathing.” Benefits of Sound Bathing Soothing music and nature sounds, even in brief interludes, offer many psychological benefits. Obviously, these sounds need to…
As caregivers, we focus on the wellbeing of other people – our patients, family members and colleagues. During this challenging time, it’s important to have a plan to take care of yourself too. A few self-care techniques to remember: Seek Out Support Seek support from friends, family and other helpful resources. Let people who care…
We all talk to ourselves in the privacy of our own thoughts. Often, this self-talk occurs in the background of one’s awareness, but it can have major impacts on how we feel and behave. During challenging times, negative self-talk undermines hope, escalates anxiety and worry, diminishes emotional wellbeing and can fuel generalized inflammation in the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions and concerns for business travelers and their organizations. The infographic below compiles the latest information from our partners at On Call International. Their in-house travel medical and security experts highlight what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon. What COVID-19 Means for Travel
To support caregivers during this very challenging time, we are providing periodic updates on evidence-based approaches for improving self-care and wellbeing. Today’s approach is called “gratitude journaling.” It may seem counter-intuitive, but during times when we feel under siege from workloads, angst, bad news and suffering, we need to practice gratitude. Otherwise, we are at…
Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from a variety of illnesses (including COVID-19) that can be transmitted through contact with people, animals, food, and contaminated surfaces. When you touch one of these items and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, there’s a chance you may become infected with…
The recent spread of the COVID-19 virus has many people concerned about either a voluntary or mandatory quarantine. Here are some things you can do to prepare: Stock up Evaluate your emergency supplies and replace anything that’s out-of-date. Make certain you have enough non-perishable food in your house to last for up to two weeks.…
The COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises may have substantial implications for your workplace. Workplaces must balance how to manage the risk of contagion against the need to complete necessary tasks. These tips may help you weather the crisis: Keep it clean Provide bleach-based solutions and encourage your team to clean shared surfaces regularly.…