We can't eliminate stress. Setting healthy boundaries helps us GROW through it. Stress helps us become more resilient. We become self-confident and develop stress management skills for when the next life stress event happens.

The heat is on! Summer can be a dangerous season for your pet! Some of the most common health dangers include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and burnt or infected paw pads. Here are some ways to keep your dog safe and beat the summer heat. 1. Be careful on sidewalks or roads! The temperature at 77 F is 125F on asphalt! Skin destruction occurs in 60 seconds when it is this hot! Use the 7-second hand test ~ touch the surface you will be walking your dog on. If it is too hot for you ... it is too hot for your dog! Other surfaces to be mindful of for your dog include bike paths, boat docks, boats, decks, parking lots, and sand. 2. Grab your gear! The following will help your dog stay healthy and cool in the summer heat. A dog water bottle. When outside whether or not you are exercising, give water breaks every 20 minutes. A cooling vest will help keep your dog cool and protected from the sun. I saturate the vest in water and toss it in my freezer for 2-3 minutes max. This will give us approx. 90 minutes outside to exercise. Dog booties help protect paw pads if walking on cooler grass is not an option. Make sure they fit properly. 3. Signs of heat exhaustion Excessive panting, confusion or disorientation, vomiting or diarrhea and discoloration of tongue and gums.

About 49% of people feel anxious about returning to their workplace after 12+ months of working from home. The fear of leaving the safety of your bubble is stressful! What can you do today that will set you up for a successful re-entry in your workplace and personal life? Get three strategies to discover what to expect, embrace, and be empowered.

Celebrate Dog Mom Day! Being a dog mom is an unconditional loving commitment for many years of your life. Get 5 gift ideas that will fit every budget for the dog mom's in your life! Special thanks to Bloom TV!

Traditionally, Easter baskets are filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, colored eggs, plastic eggs & fake grass. Sure, it’s ok for humans, but what about your pets? Dog lovers can create safe, healthy, practical, and fun Easter baskets!

Coronasomnia is caused by a disruption in our daily routines and by nonstop stress & anxiety. What mistakes do we make every day that may contribute to our inability to sleep? Get 3 tips to beat coronasomnia today!

Do you ever feel exhausted after a zoom meeting? Zoom fatigue is real! It impacts your body and your emotional health! The truth is that video conferences demand more focus! We have to work harder to process non-verbal cues, like facial expressions or body language. It can be emotionally exhausting because you may feel like you have to be "on" or bring the energy during each meeting. Silence makes people anxious about whether the technology is working. Silence makes people uncomfortable when on video conferences. A 2014 study by German academics showed that delays on phone or conferencing systems shared our views of people negatively: even delays of 1.2 seconds made people perceive the responder as less friendly or focused. Get tips to overcome Zoom fatigue today!

Did you know 3x as many Americans met the criteria for a depression diagnosis during the pandemic than before it? We spend approximately 1/3 of our time at work, and it may be helpful to consider these proven resources to help decrease stress, reduce workplace burnout, increase focus, compassion & happiness. It's time to create a work culture that emphasizes work-life wellness. Wellness is an actively pursued goal referring to being in good health! Find and offer resources. Set small goals for mindfulness at work. Happify AND Headspace offer easy, time-efficient, & effective tasks for each member of your team. These tasks do not take up all of your free time at lunch. Get self-care tips to help you & your team!