Stress

A great professional goal is to love what you do and feel invigorated by doing it. I, personally, am constantly evolving my career so it meets (or comes close to) these objectives daily. There were times in my life, however, when this goal was definitely out of reach. During my medical training I experienced several episodes of burnout, with fatigue, disenchantment, and an intermittently despairing mood. This caused me to embark upon a multi-year mission to heal myself and transform my career into something I could genuinely love and successfully manage without losing my balance.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. The impact of stress on human health, especially in today’s world of overstimulation, is alarming. April has been observed as Stress Awareness Month since 1992 to raise awareness about this condition that lies at the root of most diseases.

Have you ever noticed you’re more likely to catch a cold if you’ve recently been stressed, slept poorly, or been emotionally upset? That last one is particularly interesting evidence of the mind-body connection!

Naciste completo, puro y perfecto desde el momento en que respiraste por primera vez. Viniste a este mundo completamente inocente, curioso y lleno de emoción, y con el paso de los años, capas y capas de experiencia te llevaron a tu condicionamiento. Desarrollaste valores, personajes y creencias fundamentales que comenzaron a moldearte en la persona que eres hoy, al menos, la persona que crees que eres hoy.

Feeling overwhelmed? Try these yoga poses to help you maintain a state of calm and centered balance in times of stress.

Lapses of mindfulness happen to the best of us. Here are the eight most common obstacles to mindfulness and how you can transcend their power over you.

We live in a world of constant demand that glorifies Busy. When emails pile up, deadlines approach, and stress begins to edge in, it's critical to take a peaceful pause. Here are five easy ways to put balance into practice right from your desk.

You may be overwhelmed during the holidays by the variety of roles you’re performing—friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, parent, child, and more. Enjoy this guided meditation to find peace.

Try these three meditations focusing on spreading joy, kindness, and gratitude to help you connect with what matters most this holiday season.