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Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will help you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient. Stress can cause the following: Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration. Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and…

Apple launched its 2014 Back to School promotion today, offering eligible customers the opportunity to claim a $100 gift card with the purchase of a new Mac, or a $50 gift card with a new iPhone or iPad. And, in a welcome change from previous years, the gift cards are for the company’s retail stores rather than…

Between 1970 and 2010 populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish around the globe dropped 52 percent, says the 2014 Living Planet Report released today by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This biodiversity loss occurs disproportionately in low-income countries—and correlates with the increasing resource use of high-income countries. In addition to the precipitous decline in wildlife populations…

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor. 2  Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. 3 Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or…

ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS OVERVIEW A good question is both answerable and challenging. It will inspire analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and critical thinking. Below are several types of questions and suggestions about when to use which kind. You’ll also find useful information on how to manage group dynamics. WHERE TO BEGIN? Experienced instructors learn to prepare a…

Boi Ngoc is a young woman living in a remote farming village in South East Asia. She has a child, but lives in a hostile family environment, with little means of securing any income. Desperate to support her child independently, she contacts a woman recommended by a relative, who says she can arrange a job…

Disasters and other emergencies are an unfortunate but very real fact of life. Anyone, regardless of their age, where they live, or what they do, can find themselves faced with an unexpected but dangerous situation that is beyond their ability to prevent. While natural disasters and health emergencies can’t always be avoided, people can prepare…

Volunteering can improve mental health and help you live longer, according to a new study. A systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School in England found that volunteers reported lower levels of depression, increased life satisfaction and enhanced well-being. Comparing data from several experimental trials and longitudinal cohort studies,…

Do you ever wonder why critical thinking skills seem to be lacking in a lot of people? As if “common sense” or having strong judgment isn’t so common? Are schools to blame for not teaching these soft skills? Or are employers too harsh in their criticism of “incompetent” workers? When you look at the survey…

With so many employees, each with their own individual personalities, it can be difficult to come up with customized performance review feedback in a short time span. Despite that, employee performance review phrases remain essential for the future development of your team. These performance reviews support you as you acknowledge the work of your employees….