by Laura Cabanillas | Jan 16, 2026
It happened silently and stealthfully, like a thief in the night. Subtle symptom upon symptom, that could be explained away by everyday annoyances; a little cold, not enough sleep, stress at work, caregiver burnout – the list goes on. These are things that most...
by Laura Cabanillas | Jun 29, 2018
Stress. Just hearing the word makes your muscles tense up. We all know that stress is a part of life. You cannot completely eliminate stress from your life (unless you live in a bubble), but you may be able to limit it – it’s how you manage stress that matters....
by Laura Cabanillas | Oct 14, 2016
Moving, along with marriage, divorce, death, major illness, and a handful of other situations, is considered by mental health experts to be among the top ten most stressful life events. Stress is relative though, and I think after you move three or four (or 17) times,...
by Laura Cabanillas | Aug 29, 2016
Has worrying ever helped you solve a problem, prevented something bad from happening, or brought you any kind of resolution or peace? Me neither. Worrying has, on the other hand, prevented me from relaxing, brought me all kinds of angst, and even made me physically...
by Laura Cabanillas | Aug 1, 2014
While recently on a business trip, I felt stressed by all of the work I had looming on my calendar. My mind was racing, working to organize my day, with the many tasks due. I could feel my neck and shoulder muscles tighten as my mental to-do list grew. My plane made...
by Laura Cabanillas | Nov 28, 2013
I went shopping once on Black Friday. Once was enough. I hear people say it takes patience to get a good deal, and that patience is a virtue. I don’t’ know about that. Tell me how getting up (or maybe never going to sleep in the first place) at 2:00 a.m. to stand in...
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