URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Relationships—the Secret to Happiness A long-term study found that quality relationships ultimately bring joy to people. If you’re past your teens and younger years and you find your health and relationships are lacking, it can be a bit more of a challenge to fire up an active friends network. Anger in the Workplace Education about anger, self-awareness, and triggers can help those with anger management problems. Anger responses become engrained, which is why a programmatic approach is often needed to gain control in the long term. Respecting Personal Boundaries at Work Do you walk through a coworker’s door unannounced, call after hours when he or she is at home, or sit in a chair close by while the coworker is on the phone, waiting your turn to speak with him? Honoring personal boundaries of coworkers is seen as a sign of respect. Wellness and Prevention for Isolated Jobs Isolated workers with unstructured jobs are at risk for a variety of bad habits that can sometimes lead to health complications. Structure and routines can help. July is Social Wellness Month As we age, our risk for social isolation increases which can shorten our lives. Building a reliable support network can help improve your social wellness. First...11121314151617