Stress, Anxiety, Burnout & Capitalism

Depending on how bad things have gotten, you may need a mini leave of absence to restore yourself. Recognize that you are capable of revitalizing and returning to your normal energetic self. But you do it by taking your foot off the gas, not pushing harder.

Racing thoughts can be overwhelming, confusing, and distressing.

Your fears carry wise messages that, over time, will lead you to happiness. Answer these questions for any anxious thought and you will find that message.

If you find seated meditation challenging, but you need help letting go of worries, stress, tension, and painful memories from the past, this may help.

As I or any practicing meditator can attest to, though, mindfulness may not be the next panacea, but it is much more than just the next fad.

We are capable of creating our experience and have the power to choose whether we lead with fear and anxiety or an open heart and mind. Which do you choose?

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When we finally stop running from the messy, imperfect present moment, we discover it's the only place where peace exists.

Researchers used a deep learning AI model to uncover the first imaging-based biomarker of chronic stress by measuring adrenal gland volume on routine CT scans. This new metric, the Adrenal Volume Index, correlates strongly with cortisol levels, allostatic load, perceived stress, and even long-term cardiovascular outcomes, including heart failure risk.

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Adaptogens are herbs and plants that help the body adapt to stress by influencing the HPA axis, promoting balance, and offering potential stress-relief benefits. However, more research is needed.

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here’s your reminder to drop the hustle and find your version of peace.

​Deloitte's external survey of 1,000 full-time US professionals found that 77 percent of respondents say they have experienced employee burnout at their current job, with more than half citing more than one occurrence.

More American workers are experiencing burnout than at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly six out of 10 labor participants in the United States self-reported feeling at least moderate levels of burnout, according to a recent Aflac report on workplace trends and attitudes.

Fifty-three percent of women reported stress levels higher than they were a year ago as mental health declined and work-life balance became nearly nonexistent.

Teachers have experienced alarmingly high rates of anxiety during the pandemic—even more than health-care workers, according to recent research.

Our skills, genetics, personality, and environment all come together to influence how resilient we are to stress.