With the anticipation of the holidays, there can also be that feeling of dread – how are you going to get everything done on an already busy schedule...
Growing up, I often heard if you want something done well, find the busiest person in the room and ask them. More often than not, that incredible...
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Weathering the Storm program provides free resources for southern Illinois farming community
MARION, Ill. – Farming can be stressful. Many face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges, and more. Farmers may struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, indecision, or suicidal thoughts, but help is available!
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Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. – A long stretch of clear skies is great news for Illinois farmers who are busy clearing fields during the fall harvest. It also means they may be working long hours more days in a row, which can increase risks for burnout, injury, and stress.
“Farmers are in the field a...
Emotional Eating: How Stress Impacts Hunger, Appetite
Believe it or not, we do not always eat just to satisfy our physical hunger. In fact, many of us turn to food for a number of reasons. Perhaps we are looking for comfort, or we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life. Then again, we could be looking for a way to reward ourselves...