Bryan Busch

We can all commit to living a simpler life by choosing to value things like nature, relationships, mental health and wellbeing above material things.

Forgiveness is not a passive endeavor, but rather a deliberate choice and intentional action. Perhaps National Forgiveness Day is the perfect opportunity to take account of the negative feelings you might be holding onto and embrace the transformative power of forgiveness.

Most people have goals — lifelong dreams or daily tasks — they wish to achieve. However, most people also face obstacles that prevent or delay those things from happening, such as time and capacity restraints, lack of motivation or fear of failure.

We’re all human, which means we’re bound to act selfish at times. But being intentional about stepping back and challenging ourselves to be more aware and considerate of those around us will not only help to improve our own well-being but make important strides for our society as a whole.

Too often in our society, we view the absence of scheduled events as vacant opportunity. In other words, it is a common belief that every available moment of the day should be filled with structured and defined activities. But what if the opposite is true?

In many ways, the world seems more chaotic and hectic than ever; that’s why it’s important to consider our relationship with time and how we can take steps to slow down, identify our priorities, and more fully enjoy our most precious resource.

Fear, as it is a normal and universal part of the human experience, can exist on a wide spectrum.

Maybe it is time to refocus our time and energy on – and support for – our local community.

These opposing sentiments can wreck havoc on mental health but they don’t have to.

The parallels between gangs and politics can have eerily similar impacts on our individual and collective mental health. The divisions, tensions, hostilities and aggression can increase stress, fear and anxiety, and induce or exacerbate trauma experienced by millions.

According to the World Health Organization, globally about 12 billion working days are lost every year due to depression and anxiety, representing a financial cost of around $1 trillion.

With the Olympic Games beginning, many kids will inevitably formulate dreams of becoming the next great athlete to represent their country on the global stage.

Being overworked has been shown to lead to lower job satisfaction, increased stress, increased risk of anxiety and depression, sleep problems, more work-family conflicts, lower quality of life and even an elevated risk of stroke and heart disease. Being a workabholic only exacerbates all those things.

The impact of severe weather on mental health is often overlooked.

In sports, it’s the opportunity to belong for participants and fans alike that has the power to positively impact millions of lives.