While you may know some people who are born optimists, like any trait optimism can be cultivated.

Anxiety can be an overwhelming experience, trapping us in immobilizing feelings, thoughts, and bodily reactions.  The first step in dealing with anxiety is identifying it and separating it from your sense of self. Picture this: you’ve been working on a presentation for weeks, fine-tuning every detail until it feels just right. You know your material inside and out, and you're confident your presentation is strong. Yet as the moment approaches, you feel a mounting sense of dre

Stress doesn’t only live in your mind. You might notice it when your shoulders tighten, your heart races, or your stomach feels off. These small signs are your body’s way of showing that it’s under pressure. Our stress response also includes our bodily reactions to the experience of stress. These physical reactions can have lasting effects on our overall health. Have you ever wondered why it always seems to be around exams or that big presentation at work that you get the flu