Pamela Gail Johnson founded the Society of Happy People in 1998, created the first three globally celebrated happiness holidays, and is the author of Practical Happiness: Four Principles to Improve Your Life. She was an award-winning salesperson for American Express and Staples, and now helps leaders and teams create happier workplace cultures. Download and listen to … Continue reading How to Be Happier This Holiday Season
Fun fact: a hijacked immune system means hijacked neurotransmitters, especially in the case of tryptophan. The primary pathway for tryptophan metabolism in the body is the kynurenine pathway, needed for supporting inflammation and immune function in case of virus or infection. In fact, tryptophan is so crucial for fighting inflammation that a recent study on … Continue reading Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know
December is my mental slump month. I recently posted about the top triggers for holiday anxiety, but to be honest, holiday anxiety is not something I struggle with throughout the month. But my "December Blahs?" They're definitely a struggle and always have been. Though I've never been formally diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, my mood … Continue reading When the December Blahs Hit
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those of us who struggle with seasonal mood fluctuations, it often isn’t. I always try to make an effort to enter this season on the offense, instead of playing defense. Here are five things that could be triggering anxiety and mood instability … Continue reading Five Things Triggering Anxiety over the Holidays
December is never an easy month for me. Even in the years I decide to get a head start on my "seasonal lows," I often end up getting hit by an intense overwhelm at some point during the month. This year, thanks to the added Covid-related stress, it feels like my winter blues got a … Continue reading Handling Grief Over the Holidays
