Anyone who’s ever spent time on a university campus would probably agree, there’s plenty there to distract a young college student. Since academic success relies heavily on a student’s ability to sustain focus over the course of a semester, those having any kind of attention deficit can find the college experience especially challenging. That’s why […]
Can Mindfulness Help with On-the-job Stress and Burnout?
On-the-job stress and burnout can strike no matter what your profession . . . and unfortunately, even the classroom is no exception. Teaching is one profession that can be particularly stressful – teachers can experience detrimental effects on their health, well-being, and job performance from stress and burnout. So what can teachers do to cope […]
Mindfulness Lessens Symptoms of IBS
Over 20% of adult Americans suffer from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. And the stress and anxiety that can result only worsen the frequency and severity of symptoms – a kind of vicious cycle. If the stress and anxiety associated with the onset of IBS could be managed, would it be possible to […]