Seasons change, that is the way the world works. But something happens to us when the cooler temps take over and the days get shorter. Our bodies naturally begin to slow down and we feel less motivated than we were in the summer. There also may be a change in your mood state, you may notice you feel more easily down or cranky. Most people will tell you they have an inclination to hibernate and feel less energetic in the cooler months. For some, the low mood will lead to a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Helping Professionals encounter a myriad of issues daily in their work and home life. There is a focus on assisting others with managing their issues and providing tools to be successful. Sometimes, we are so focused on what we are giving out that we are not recognizing the signs about how we are or are not managing stress. According to dictionary.com, stress is a “state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances”. Though stress is highly subjective, there are clear physiological and emotional reactions to experiencing stress.