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You may have heard the old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine.” The first reference is attributed to the Old Testament in the Book of Proverbs, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Research now shows it to be true. A hearty laugh relaxes the ...

Of all the relationships and friendships we cultivate during our lives, the relationship that will endure the longest and needs the most cultivating is the friendship we have with ourselves. It’s important to treat ourselves with the same honesty, ...

The Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” translates to, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” and it feels like the mantra of our society. We feel pressure to be better, faster, and more productive each day. But by taking some time away from the rush of ...

Our world is constantly changing. Within the last decade, we’ve undergone significant changes such as technology, social media, the 24-hour news cycle, violence, climate change acceleration, the economy and, of course, COVID-19. For many of us, some of ...

We all have those nights, on occasion, when sleep is elusive. The next day you know the only things that will keep you going are coffee, sugar and energy drinks. But, what you probably really need is a nap! The word “nap” evokes images of preschoolers or ...

The thought of accidentally leaving our phones at home sends shivers down our spines. Many of us are glued to our electronic devices.—not just for work purposes, but for information, entertainment, and social media. Too much screen time, however, can have ...

The National Day Calendar devotes several days in February to putting others first, including Send A Card To A Friend Day, No One Eats Alone Day, Shut-In Visitation Day, Do A Grouch A Favor Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day. All of these involve kindness ...

Happy 2024! Many of us made a resolution or two before the clock struck midnight. Now is the time to take action to fulfill them. A very popular resolution is to get organized. One Source EAP is here to help! National Clean Off Your Desk Day celebrates ...