We all have good days and bad days when it comes to being productive and knocking out that to-do list. But sometimes you just feel stuck. That feeling and lack of motivation can put a strain on your mental health. The secret to being productive every day is in your ability to determine how your time breaks down, set goals that best utilize the time … Continue reading {Guest blog} Find the motivation to get things done
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. People who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event, such as a car accident, military action, a terrorist attack, sexual violation, serious injury, or any act of violence can suffer severe stress as a result. Some people can … Continue reading {Guest blog} Steps toward healing from post-traumatic stress disorder
BCBSKS disease management and wellness nurse Julie Waters, RN, BSN, MSEd, CCP, explains how yoga can help relieve stress and make a positive impact on the health of your heart. Celebrate American Heart Month by dialing down your stress level! Stress can cause your heart to beat faster and your blood pressure to rise, increasing the work of your heart and your risk for heart disease. … Continue reading Celebrate American Heart Month by reducing your heart stress with yoga
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. Organizing gifts, planning meals and preparing for house guests can have even the most organized person frazzled. It’s important to remember you can take a step back and keep things simple. Continue reading “How to have a simple holiday season”
Stress comes in both positive and negative forms. Learning how to cope with both can make a significant impact on your health. BCBSKS disease management nurse Karen Rooney-Cuevas, CCM, CDE, CCP, explains the difference between the two and provides one way to treat them. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Balance the stress in your life”
