According to the CDC, getting physical activity can be a challenge while staying at home. However, it’s possible—and important—to be physically active while social distancing. Physical activity reduces blood pressure and anxiety and helps you sleep better. It can also help to improve mood and increase energy level. Since March, I’ve been looking for ways…
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3 Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Stress
The holiday season is right around the corner and, for many of us, that means heightened stress levels. Errands, chores, travel, family tension, and paying for gifts can all contribute to our stress and anxiety. But have no fear! Try these tips to have a calmer and merrier holiday season. Lower your expectations This seems…
Faculty Focus: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Fear of public speaking is very common, with an estimated 1 in 4 people reporting being anxious when presenting ideas and information in front of an audience. Some folks report being more scared of public speaking than death! While fear helps to protect ourselves in risky situations, it can also get in our way. In…
Spotlight – Dr. D’s Tips for Success
In this month’s “Others” blogpost for the Teaching and Learning Team Holistic Development, I want to draw attention to Mark Del Mastro’s website where he regularly updates a page called “Dr. D’s Tips for Success.” He has been a constant source of encouragement to me since I began at the College a little over a…
Are You Truly Listening?
We may not want to admit it, but most of us are terrible listeners. We’re distracted, mentally overburdened, and typically fail to practice perspective-taking. Too often, we interact with people on auto-pilot, without giving them much thought. In the busy worlds we live in, it can certainly be challenging to devote our attention to someone…