According to Mental Health America's 2021 Mind the Workplace report, a frightening majority of workers are suffering the effects of workplace stress with little or no support. In fact, 9 in 10 people reported that their workplace stress affects their mental health. 65 percent of those surveyed say their work environment makes it difficult to concentrate. And only five percent of employees believe their work…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the dawning Great Resignation, where employees are walking away from thankless jobs en masse, have left employers scratching their heads finding new ways to entice—and retain—good workers. One thing companies are zeroing in on is the importance of mental health, particularly that of their employees. Mentally well workers are more productive and more likely to stick…
When you think of trauma, what comes to mind may be war veterans struggling to reintegrate into society after their horrific experiences. Perhaps you think of someone experiencing terrible flashbacks, or too anxious to even leave their house. But this is only part of the picture. In The Body Keeps the Score, author and psychiatrist Bessel Van der Kolk M.D. sets out to debunk the…
You’re about to give a speech to a room full of important people. As you make your way to the podium on shaky legs, you suddenly feel too warm, your palms sweat, a lump rises in your throat, and you think you might keel over. Anxiety feels different for everyone but there's one constant universal truth- it’s an unpleasant experience. While some of us might…
Has anyone ever told you that you worry too much? Or, maybe you already know you’re a chronic worrywart but can’t seem to figure out how to stop worrying and start living. In fact, reading this might even be causing you some worry, so try out the Fabulous app to keep your mind clear while giving this a read. If that’s true, take a deep…
Animals make happiness look easy. They live in the moment and find contentment in the simple things, like running in the park or curling up in front of the fire. But can their attitude towards life help us, too? Can pets make you happy? The therapeutic benefits of interacting with pets have long been established. Sigmund Freud almost always had his dog Jofi present during…
Are you happy? What is happiness? What does it mean to you? It turns out that there is no single definition. Our age, culture, and upbringing can call affect how we perceive happiness. We base our perception of our lives and how content we are on our current circumstances. Once we meet our basic needs, happiness can mean different things to different people. For some,…
Frazzled parents across the globe give timeouts as a way to manage the tantrums of their children. Although some critics may disagree about whether they are an effective motivator of change, a timeout gives both parents and kids a chance to cool down and think about a better response to whatever is frustrating them. By the time we become adults, we may imagine that we…
Imagine you’re at a movie theater to see a film. This theater is special, however; instead of just sitting in a seat and watching the movie, the theater completely immerses you in the experience. You are able to smell, taste, and feel everything that’s going on around you. You even hear the protagonist’s thoughts as if they were your own. According to Michael A. Singer,…
“You’re so sensitive.” “You need to grow a thicker skin.” “Buck up.” If anyone has ever said anything like this to you before, you know how unhelpful it is to hear. While everyone has a different capacity for handling difficult people or situations, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, some of us may be especially sensitive to other people’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions: Empaths. Anyone is…
