A new study out of the University of Missouri-Columbia has determined that middle school teachers experience a very high level of stress. The study suggests that 94% of middle school teachers report experiencing high levels of stress. This is not good for middle school students who are already experience challenges. Researchers suggest that this stress […]
We’re convinced that when When Kerry Washington says “It’s handled,” she’s not just referring to a crisis on ABC’s hit show, Scandal. She’s talking about her own life. We’ve watched her in various films like Ray, Save the Last Dance (my personal favorite) and Django Unchained where she displays her versatility, and now she not […]
The psychological response to racism contributes to poor grades, researchers say. A 15-year-old Brooklyn high school student told The Atlantic that his skin color is an obstacle to getting good grades. Zion Agostini explained that, as a Black male, the cops target him for stop and frisks on the way to school. When he enters the […]
Avoiding weariness in life involves allowing oneself to harness God’s power, Pastor Rick Warren says in a devotional on Isaiah 40:29. Warren, who heads Saddleback…
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Looking for a new job is stressful for many reasons. If you are currently employed, yet searching for a new opportunity, nine times out of…
It is no secret that work can be the catalyst for many stressors in our lives. Demanding work hours, toxic co-workers, environmental issues and work/life…
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by…
We all know that stress takes a toll on your mind and your body. It shakes up your nerves, it puts you on edge and…
Reach for these items next time you’re feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Dried Apricots Apricots are rich in magnesium, which is a stress-buster and a natural muscle relaxant, as well. Spinach A deficiency in magnesium can cause migraine headaches and a feeling of fatigue. One cup […]
When I was commuting this morning, I realized that the amount of time that I leave to catch the subway connects very strongly to my mood for the entire day. When I’m able to find a seat and relax with my coffee, all of the people bustling around me doesn’t bother me as much. Although […]
It’s a normal feeling – for instance, maybe you just spent all week on the run and haven’t had any time to breathe. However, even though all you can think about it staying in bed all day under the covers, you committed every waking minute to plans. Deep down, you feel this underlying dread. You […]
