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How Unmanaged Stress Can be Harmful to Your Health
We all know what it feels like to be stressed, but what is “stress”, exactly? Stress can be thought of as the reaction to a change that requires a response…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about mental health with GLPG. What is Mental Illness? Mental illness is any condition that affects a person’s thinking, behavior, mood, or…
3 Strategies for Achieving the Mental Health Benefits of Nature
Enjoy the mental health benefits of nature. Spring in the Midwest brings with it warmer temperatures, longer and sunnier days, and budding plant life. With these changes comes the invitation…
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
In the wake of the current pandemic, people around the world are following guidelines for social distancing and self-quarantine to mitigate the spread of disease. While these practices are imperative…
5 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Improve Your Life
Warmer weather often brings with it intentions of spring cleaning. Keeping your spaces tidy might be lower on your list of priorities when your schedule gets busy; with a long…
What to do When the Winter Blues Don’t Go Away
Winter Blues versus Seasonal Depression The winter months brought with them colder temperatures, overcast skies, late sunrises, and early sunsets. For many people living at northern latitudes, the winter climate…
3 Ways to Enjoy the Benefits of Nature
The turn of the season brings with it warmer temperatures, more sunny days, and budding plant life. With these changes comes the invitation to reconnect with nature and enjoy the many…
Why Being Kind Benefits You
Why Being Kind Benefits You Think back to the last time you did something kind. How did you feel? Research has shown that even the smallest act of kindness can boost serotonin and…
Setting Attainable New Year’s Resolutions
Many people rang in the New Year with a list of resolutions. While the idea of having a New Year’s resolution is great for self-improvement, many resolutions are given up…