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Muse Blog – 4.5.23 There’s a reason you find yourself experiencing more headaches or muscle pain when you’re stressed out… Research shows that chronic stress can actually make us more sensitive to pain! Not only that, but prolonged stress over time can keep fight-or-flight systems chronically activated, leaving us depleted of resources that would otherwise…

Muse Blog – 10.5.22 (10.4.22) The past few years have been transformational, especially regarding traditional work structures. Before the pandemic, clear boundaries existed between work and our personal lives, creating what felt like an acceptable work-life balance for most. And while the pandemic brought much-needed change by prioritizing employee wellbeing and normalizing work from home…

Muse Blog – 1.31.22 (1.28.22) You’ve decided you want to stress less this year – that’s fantastic! Stress takes a huge toll on us emotionally, mentally, and physically. Prioritizing your ability to cope with challenging situations, and setting yourself up for success when they–inevitably–arise, can help you welcome more ease, happiness, and health into your…

Muse Blog – 12.17.21 (12.16.21) According to Gallup’s annual State of the Workplace: 2021 Report, 2020 saw some of the highest stress levels to date, with 57% of American and Canadian workers reporting stress on a near-daily basis. This marks an 8% increase from 2019. Whether we’re working from home, back in the office, or trying…

Muse Blog – 2.1.21 Without hard-working colleagues clicking away on their keyboards next to you or your boss dropping by your desk, you might be struggling to stay productive with your new (or not-so-new) WFH life. And with domestic projects like organizing that messy part of your room or cleaning out the expired condiments in…

Muse Blog – 10.13.20 (10.12.20) With the events happening around the world right now—from illness to job insecurity—it’s no surprise that stress and anxiety are on the rise. In fact, anxiety-related disorders are the most common mental health disorder, affecting some 40 million adults in the US every year (1). Source: 5 Activities Science Shows…

Muse Blog – 7.13.20 (7.9.20) It’s no secret that getting enough sleep is essential for good health, and you’ve probably felt some of the short-term effects of even a single night of sleep deprivation.  Still, many people are skimping on sleep and believe that they can function perfectly fine on four hours a night.  In…