This post was coauthored by CMC student Carly Kirsch. Workplaces are often stress-inducing. What can be done to lighten the work stress-load? Humor is one antidote. The Benefits of Humor There is good ...

In times of enduring uncertainty, managers can be the greatest ally to their team’s mental health – or one of their greatest stressors. Often, the difference is a leader’s ability to manage their own ...

DeAndre Brown, a 24-year-old Chicago native and former banking analyst, quit the rat race in 2022 to break down “toxic work culture one video at a time.” He also pushes back on perceptions that ...

Workplace stress is common. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers in the U.S. experience job stress. Unfortunately, stress within the workplace can ...

Some close their eyes, take a deep breath, and count to 10. Others reach into their office drawer and squeeze a tension-relieving toy. Virtually no one, however, is unaffected at some point in their ...

Your heart races unexpectedly, pounding against your chest. You feel a flutter, an irregularity in its beat. Shortness of breath follows, accompanied by weakness and fatigue. These aren't just ...

April celebrates Stress Awareness Month, as well as National Humor Month. In 2025, the theme “Lead with Love” focuses on using compassion and acceptance to help cope with stressful situations.