The psychological response to racism contributes to poor grades, researchers say. A 15-year-old Brooklyn high school student told The Atlantic that his skin color is an obstacle to getting good grades. Zion Agostini explained that, as a Black male, the cops target him for stop and frisks on the way to school. When he enters the […]
Last year, sales of coloring books in the US shot up from 1 million to 12 million units. The sales spike quickly prompted a slew of articles asking whether our culture is collectively stressed out and/or reverting to childhood hobbies. I, too, mocked the trend right up until I started coloring this year as a therapy […]
Avoiding weariness in life involves allowing oneself to harness God’s power, Pastor Rick Warren says in a devotional on Isaiah 40:29. Warren, who heads Saddleback…
Steve Siebold, a local mental toughness coach who is the author of “177 Mental Toughness Secrets of The World Class,” ($16.99;London House Press) and also…
Stress kills. It’s a known fact. Some people cope with stress by overeating or eating unhealthy foods,smoking, drinking and other activities that raise their…
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Don’t let stress get to you! Not only does it make you feel frustrated and anxious, it can actually cause sicknesses. Doing yoga and meditating…
So many women are superwomen, juggling countless tasks, acting as the family’s all-around go-to person, and making sure that everybody stays as happy and healthy…
The issue of blacks and weight management continues to be a problematic topic. Studies say that four out of five black women are overweight or…
Have you found yourself spending more lone time lately? If so, you may want to invite a friend out to coffee or a movie or…
It is no secret that work can be the catalyst for many stressors in our lives. Demanding work hours, toxic co-workers, environmental issues and work/life…
Everybody stresses. It’s just a fact of life. However, while a little stress can actually help keep you focused, too much of it doesn’t do…
