Well-being relates to relatives. Your family is where you learn who you are and how to relate to others. It plays a vital role in fulfilling the human need to belong and have close, long-term relationships. Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, family experiences can promote or hinder your wel...

Families who spend time together as a cohesive unit are more likely to survive a crisis, such as an illness or job loss than those with poor coping skills. According to the CDC, good communication between parents and children is important for developing positive relationships. Teach active listen...

After a long and exhausting day, you probably just want to get some much needed rest. And, there may be some simple things you can begin doing today to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Try these tips to start getting the sleep your body needs: Don’t stay up too late. Waiting ...

Gallup surveys in 130 countries show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. In general, volunteers reported higher levels of happiness, life-satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of control over life. Volunteer...

Share interests with others. Social media allows you to share ideas, videos, and resumes with a great number of people. You can also vent your feelings and give and get support from people you know and don’t know. Social network sites include: Facebook (www.facebook.com) A personal “Profileâ€...

Don’t think for one minute that kids lead stress-free lives. Carefree as childhood may seem to adults, children experience stresses that are as real to them as car payments and broken water heaters are to you. Coach your children in stress management so they can learn to handle setbacks and dis...

Simple movements help relieve tension. Stress doesn’t only wreak havoc on your mind; it can cause aches and pains in your head, neck, shoulders, and back. Research says that daily stretching can reduce muscle tension, increase blood flow, and improve range of motion and coordination. Stretching...

Meditate to alleviate anxiety and stress. Meditation is a stress management technique that allows you to be in the present moment without interruptions from the kids, deadlines, meetings, and the long to-do list swimming through your mind. It can be practiced anytime in short spurts to relieve im...

It can be difficult to stay calm and avoid stress with today’s jam-packed lives. The World Health Organization says stress is a significant problem for both physical and mental health. However, there is good news. Some stress management skills have been proven to work. Progressive muscle relaxa...

Stress eating, also called emotional eating, happens when a person eats in response to stress or emotions. Stress eating isn’t cued by actual hunger — and the behavior can lead to overeating, consuming junk food, and over time, weight gain. Hunger and stress are linked. Some studies show that...