Lifestyle

It is very easy to confuse OCD and perfectionism because on the surface, they can look the same. 

Burnout is more than being tired in the morning or hitting an afternoon slump on the job once in a while. It’s the cumulative effect of an extended period of stress that can be caused by a number of factors.

Just because life is stressful, doesn’t mean that you need to let it control you. There are a ton of free resources that you can use to become less stressed, and happier overall. Here are a few!

A five-year plan is a roadmap or timeline of your life five years from now. This roadmap can include personal goals, or accomplishments you wish to achieve.

A quarter life crisis occurs on one’s twenties, after entering the “real world”.

If you suffer from anxiety, then it most likely reveals itself in the workplace. Anxiety can certainly get in the way of maximizing your productivity at work. You may be wondering if you should tell your employer about it.

Most people would be happy to over-indulge in a delicious donut – or three! What they’ll realize about 10 minutes afterwards – when their stomach settles in, is that happiness isn’t found in a local donut shop.

We all have habits and tendencies that hold us back from becoming the best version of ourselves. These will be different for everyone, but here are a few that are common. 

The goal of a mini-retirement is not just about taking a long vacation, it’s about having your adventure. And your adventure is just that – yours. You need to plan whatever you have always wanted to do, which can be different for everyone. This can also, surprisingly, be a very strong professional move.

It is common to feel that you may be too busy to be able to dedicate time and energy to volunteer, but it might just be the secret to eliminating stress! Research shows that helping others is beneficial to your own mental health. Volunteering is a great way to benefit your community and help yourself at the same time!