Tag Archives: friends
Feeling Stressed?
Feeling stressed? Don’t let it get the best of you! Here are some tips from WEBMD for some quick stress relief: Chew gum Get outside Smile Sniff lavender Listen to music Focus on breathing Be kind to yourself Jot down … Continue reading
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Last week on April 14th, International Moment of Laughter Day was celebrated. Never heard of it? It was created by Humorologist Izzy Gesell and its goal is to encourage people to laugh. You may have heard the saying ‘Laughter is the … Continue reading
Fun in the Sun
Ahhh ……the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer….. blue skies, hot sun! As we spend more time outside playing, exercising and working we must keep in mind how dangerous the heat can be if precautions are not taken. Dehydration and … Continue reading
Is Time Alone Good for You?
Shift workers get time for solitude from their work schedules. Use it well. Continue reading
Shift Workers Save Each Other “ The Chilean Rescue Tale”
Shift workers work round the clock to save other shift workers. Continue reading
How Do You React to Stress?
Stress can be managed. When you allow yourself to feel the stress, if you are mindful of the causes, you are actually taking the first step towards making the changes necessary to more permanently alleviate your angst. Don’t run from stress or you’ll be stuck in the status quo. Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving from Working Nights – an Idea for Getting Through Dinner!
Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful and sometimes no one has fun. Play charades to keep everyone happy, focused, and having fun. It’s good for all ages! Continue reading
Shift Work and Divorce – Does the Work Schedule Really Make a Difference?
Studies have found that people working shift work tend to experience greater marital instability. This post gives some ideas about why and what to do about it. Continue reading
Serotonin, the Happiness Holy Grail
Shift workers have less serotonin that day-time workers so their sleep, appetite, mood, body temperature are impacted. Continue reading
Families and Friends of Shift Workers – How to Help
With over 55 million Americans working nonstandard work schedules, up to 150 million people are directly impacted by shift work schedules, based on US census statistics of household size. But many more people are actually impacted by shift work because, while household size has been shrinking, extended families (e.g. extended relatives, neighbors and friends, co-workers) are becoming more important. Shift work can cause difficulty creating and maintaining relationships, and often it’s hard for others to realize special challenges shift workers face. Continue reading