by Phil LeBlanc | May 8, 2017
Stress in the American workplace has become so commonplace that it often seems like just another aspect of having a career. However, the negative impact it can have on your productivity, personal life and wellbeing shouldn’t be overlooked. In a survey conducted by the...
by Phil LeBlanc | Apr 11, 2017
For millions of Americans, it is difficult to know when a habit has become an unhealthy addiction. Often, the signs can be hidden or difficult to identify. And with the many damaging effects that come with over-consumption, it’s important to recognize when a habit has...
by Phil LeBlanc | Mar 13, 2017
Are you connected to a screen most of the day? Your desktop at work, your phone, your laptop, your iPad, and perhaps a gaming device at home? If so, it might be said that screens rule your world. Some experts raise the idea that a compulsion to be connected to the...
by Phil LeBlanc | Feb 14, 2017
People who suffer from social anxiety experience excessive fear of being judged and criticized in social situations and find it difficult to overcome self-consciousness and avoidance of social interaction. Social anxiety can manifest in many degrees of severity, from...
by Phil LeBlanc | Jan 10, 2017
Where are you going with your life? That’s a scary question for many of us. Of course, nobody knows the future, but if the question makes you uneasy, you may already feel that your current path is leading toward unhappiness. Don’t suppress that feeling. Investigate...
by Phil LeBlanc | Dec 12, 2016
The Webster-Merriam dictionary defines ‘walking on eggshells’ as ‘taking extreme caution’. Other dictionaries add ‘for fear of upsetting someone’. The expression conjures up an image of someone having to be hyper vigilant, always concerned about setting off a...
by Phil LeBlanc | Nov 14, 2016
Low self-esteem can overshadow your entire life. You lack confidence relating to others. That makes it difficult to establish relationships and thrive in social environments. It makes it difficult to hold your own with your friends and partners. Low self-esteem also...
by Phil LeBlanc | Oct 11, 2016
‘Addictive Personality Disorder’ is a term many Americans search for online. It is also often used to describe the personality traits of people who suffer from substance abuse. But contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an “addictive...
by Phil LeBlanc | Sep 12, 2016
Panic attacks are triggered by stress. In fact, panic attacks are a result of an elevated stress response. A response to events that happen right now, and possibly events that happened a long time ago. Understanding panic attacks How do you know you are having a...
by Phil LeBlanc | Aug 9, 2016
Bullying doesn’t stop when you leave the schoolyard. According to a recent study, 96% of employees in the US have also experienced bullying in the workplace. 89% were targets of bullying for a year or more. Bullying elevates stress levels and causes mental health...
