Ethical Decision-Making in Complicated Times
The world has gotten pretty complicated. No matter your work or home life, you are likely at least occasionally to encounter an ethical dilemma. Ethics are the moral standards by which we live our lives and are informed by factors such as our family, culture, education, and spiritual beliefs. An ethical dilemma is created when you are confronted with a choice between two or more actions, and any course you take is likely to be in conflict with a personal belief.
Ready to Travel Again? How to Cope with Culture Shock
If you've ever traveled outside of your hometown, you probably are familiar with the highs and lows of experiencing a culture different from your own. Traveling (even to another state or city) can be exciting, challenging, and full of learning opportunities. It also can be scary, frustrating, and overwhelming. In this season when more of us may be traveling, and students will be heading out to and returning from study abroad experiences, let’s consider what happens when our travel involves culture shock.
Stressed? How to Stay Calm in Tough Times
Your heart is pounding, your breathing feels fast and shallow, your stomach is in knots, and your racing thoughts just won’t slow down. Are you giving a big speech, running from a bear, or just trying to make it through a normal work day? The difficulty is - your physiology might react in similar ways to each of these events! Keep reading to learn why and to learn how to combat these automatic responses.
Hospice & Palliative Care: Know Your Options
If you’re caring for an aging relative or coping with a serious illness, a healthcare provider might one day ask you to consider palliative care or hospice services. This can be confusing as many patients and families aren’t aware that there are palliative care options that aren’t hospice. It also can be scary to hear these words, as they often are associated with end-of-life care. However, connecting with the right services at the right time is key for patient quality of life and caregiver support.
How to Find an Anchor When You Feel Adrift
Feeling adrift in life can be descriptive of a host of related emotions. For example, it could connote boredom, exhaustion, emptiness, loneliness, or deeper questions about what makes life meaningful. All of these emotions can be triggered by internal factors as well as factors outside of us that impact our lives and our ability to cope with stressors.
Feeling the January Blues? There’s Hope.
Spring might be a few months away, but you don’t have to wait until April to start feeling better. When you find yourself feeling down and experiencing the January blues, here are a few strategies to consider for lifting your mood.