If you live in Chicago, then you know how long the wait has been for warm weather (and it seems Mother Nature is never really fully committed, either)! The change in season feels great for many reasons, but along with the beautiful weather comes a necessary adjustment or adaptation process within the body and mind. During this time, allergies and congestion can develop or worsen in many people. And did you know that allergies can increase levels of stress within the brain a

Poor time management increases stress. Difficulties with time management can develop from a variety of habits and often manifest in a number of ways including; procrastination, perfectionism, overcommitting, distraction and inefficiency. In a world where stress comes from every direction and from so many life experiences; work demands, familial challenges, illness, loss, failure, and more, it is important to develop the appropriate skills for managing stress and to make the l