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07/02/2025

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself and it may even affect your health.

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

06/30/2025

Spiraling negative thoughts can be a serious threat to our health, well-being and productivity. But there are ways to break the cycle and find positivity, even in the midst of challenges. This article from Psychology Today looks at ways to help:

How to break free from stifling negative thought patterns and rumination.

06/27/2025

TOMORROW! Our online workshop on Purposeful Retirement takes place on Saturday, June 28th. Register now and receive your link to learn how to make the most of your golden years with meaning and fulfillment.

Retired but not fulfilled? Learn how you can use your experiences, gifts, and talent to create a meaningful, fulfilling 'next chapter'.

06/26/2025

Chances are, you’ve probably dealt with the “Sunday Scaries” at some point in your life. Maybe it’s even more challenging right now than ever before. This article from Calm helps us understand what causes Sunday evening anxiety.

Sundays don’t have to be scary. Understand what causes Sunday evening anxiety, and learn how to beat the Sunday blues with our Sunday Scaries survival kit.

06/24/2025

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06/23/2025

If you struggle with negative thoughts, finding a more optimistic outlook can feel like a relentless battle. But by adopting the right strategies, you can find practical ways to overcome negativity and foster a more positive mindset.

Learn how to be more positive with the power of positive thinking and affirmations. Plus, how to reframe negative self-talk to cultivate a more positive mindset.

06/20/2025

Cortisol is an important stress hormone, but it shouldn't be on overdrive all the time. When we’re dealing with change and uncertainty, it’s vital to keep our cortisol levels under control. How can we do it?

Cortisol is an important hormone involved in our natural stress response. But when cortisol levels go up and stay up, without calming back down, you're left in a state of chronic stress. Here are the healthiest practices for lowering cortisol naturally and regulating stress.

06/19/2025

To say the last several months have been stressful within the federal government is an understatement. This article looks at ways psychologists are helping federal workers manage the uncertainty of a chaotic work environment:

Psychologists support employees as they manage burnout, poor morale, and job insecurity during a time of upheaval.

06/17/2025

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06/16/2025

Do you feel like negative thinking is a constant in your life and you’re having trouble breaking the cycle? During challenging times, it’s common to focus only on what’s going wrong. Take a look.

Automatic negative thinking can really cause your mental health to spiral. Learn the most common thought patterns, how to recognize automatic negative thinking, and ways to reorient for kinder, more constructive consideration of yourself.

06/13/2025

Did you ever wonder why we tend to focus on the negative even when there are so many positive things happening in our lives? This is called the ‘negativity bias’ and it can have a powerful effect on our daily lives. Learn more. https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-bias-4589618

The brain has a built-in negative bias that causes us to focus on bad things. This negativity bias can have an impact on our behavior and decisions.

06/12/2025

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