by Joshua Hook | Aug 7, 2019 | Stress
The other day, I was feeling stressed. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t get back to sleep, because I was thinking about all the things I had to get done. The main focus of my stress was work and money. I had an upcoming grant deadline looming, and I...
by Joshua Hook | Jun 25, 2019 | Stress
When you lift weights in the gym, you get stronger by applying stress to your muscles. You put your muscles under tension and strain, and the muscles actually break down a little bit. You don’t technically get stronger in the gym. You get stronger after the workout,...
by Joshua Hook | Jun 2, 2019 | Stress
One of my friends has a mantra he uses when life starts to get tense or stressful: It’s not that serious. We were chatting the other day, and the mantra came up. He and his fiancé are in the midst of planning their wedding. I got married a few years ago, so I know it...
by Joshua Hook | Jan 28, 2019 | Stress
I recently saw the movie Vice, which chronicles the political life of former Vice President Dick Cheney. What struck me the most about the film was Cheney’s ability to remain remarkably calm in the face of adversity. Heart Attack One scene stood out to me. Cheney is...
by Joshua Hook | Nov 21, 2017 | Holidays, Stress
The holidays can be a stressful time. Traveling, family, spending lots of money… It’s no wonder many of us have mixed feelings around the holidays. We’re looking forward to the celebrations, but we know our stress levels are going to spike. Dealing with Holiday Stress...
by Joshua Hook | Feb 14, 2017 | Happiness, Money, Stress
The more stuff we have, the more stress we experience. Sometimes we believe the opposite is true. We see a new gadget, piece of furniture, or pair of shoes, and we just have to have it. We feel like it will definitely improve our lives in a tangible way. Maybe the...
by Joshua Hook | Mar 6, 2016 | Stress
We each have different strategies for coping with stress. Some strategies are more helpful, and other strategies are less helpful. What kinds of things do you do in order to cope? Maybe you turn to exercise, or talking a problem over with a friend. Perhaps you cope by...
by Joshua Hook | Nov 29, 2015 | Stress
Have you ever found yourself losing your temper, but not knowing why? This happened to me the other day. I was at the mechanic, dealing with a car problem. The situation was frustrating—I wasn’t sure how much the problem was going to cost to fix, and the place was...
by Joshua Hook | Nov 26, 2015 | Stress
Sometimes life gets too difficult and overwhelming. Maybe you’re in one of those times right now. Everywhere you turn, life keeps piling stressful things on to your plate. You can’t seem to catch a break. Your to-do list is a mile long. When I get in a situation like...
by Joshua Hook | Mar 15, 2015 | Anxiety, Stress
Today I want to talk to you about a simple intervention that can decrease stress and anxiety, and improve productivity in your life: Write everything down. I remember one time I woke up in the middle of the night feeling anxious. There were a couple of things on my...
