We all know the stressors: Social obligations. “It really helps to let go of some of the ‘shoulds’,” says Lynn F. Bufka, head of practice for the American Psychological Association. “You’ll save time and money on prep and cooking and your guests can show off their skills.” -Give yourself permission to cut corners “It’s OK if the house is a …
Lynn Bufka isn’t sure how she’s going to get through the next nine months. “I don’t want to hear anything about the election and it’s only January,” she said in an interview last month. If they were to say, ‘I won’t rest until I see justice done,’ whatever that metric is, then unfortunately that person may not see rest in …
The Pandemic Has Increased Our Stress Levels, And It's Affecting Our Physical Health A new survey by the American Psychological Association finds that Americans have been more stressed out in the past year than in previous years, and it's also taking a toll on our physical health. A new survey by the American Psychological Association finds the stress of the …