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-An Interview with Andrea Schmidtke- The menopausal transition can be a challenging and pivotal phase in anyone‘s life. It often brings changes that impact both personal and professional aspects, but these challenges are completely normal. With proper guidance, many of the associated difficulties can be managed or alleviated. Andrea, a systemic therapist and senior counselor…

After intense effort, you can recover from exhaustion by unwinding in the evening, on weekends, or during vacations. This allows the body to recover and your mind to relax. However, this doesn’t help in the case of burnout. In people affected by burnout, the body and mind have lost their ability to regenerate and regain…

Research indicates that gratitude significantly enhances our overall satisfaction and happiness. The more we practice gratitude, the more we find reasons to be thankful, creating a „happiness spiral.“ This positive effect is influenced more by our gratitude habits than by external factors, and, like a muscle, it can be trained! What is gratitude? Gratitude is…

Stress is a natural reaction of the body to challenges and strain, rooted in our evolutionary need for survival. While stress itself is not inherently negative, it can become unhealthy if it occurs too frequently, lasts too long, or is too intense: intended by nature as a short-term physical adaptation, a state of stress can…

Everyone is talking about diversity. But what does it actually mean? Diversity encompasses the range of dissimilarities and distinctions in characteristics, traits, and elements within an organization, group, or society. As a social concept, diversity implies the acknowledgement and respect of everyone, irrespective of their backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, perspectives, or mental and…

A well-rounded and healthy diet is essential for overall well-being and vitality. Ideally, it supplies our bodies with the necessary nutrients for optimal functioning. Consuming a healthy diet can help us feel better, enhance our physical appearance, boost energy levels, potentially delay the aging process, and significantly lower the likelihood of chronic illnesses. Furthermore, the…

What is stress? In general, stress is nothing negative, but a natural primal instinct that is essential for survival. It is an adaptation mechanism of our body in stressful situations. However, stress can become unhealthy the more frequently, longer and more intensely it occurs: By nature intended as a short-term physical adaptation, stress is now…

Have You Forgotten Yourself? Being there for others can be perceived as pleasant and motivating, or it can feel like a duty or a burden. No matter which is the case for you, be sure not to lose sight of yourself and your own needs. The Importance of Self-Care Self-care means valuing and treating oneself…

Sleeplessness Lying awake for hours and having endless thoughts – many people know that all too well. Nearly half of all Germans regularly has problems falling asleep or wakes up repeatedly at night. There are two types of sleeplessness: Problems falling asleep when you are lying awake for hours and cannot go to sleep, and…