URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Stress Tip: Reduce Catastrophic Thinking Catastrophic thinking is focusing on the worst-case scenario. It's worry on steroids that can be applied to almost anything. You can be concerned without thinking catastrophically. 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. 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. How Complacency Increases Risk Complacency is the number one cause of workplace accidents. Repetitive tasks requiring alertness can cause you to become complacent, often leading to dismissal of safety steps. Be sure to make safety rules a part of who you are as an employee. Building Resilience: Finding Time Alone It can be difficult to schedule alone time, and it is often seen as a "nice-to-have" activity. But it can be a useful tool. Alone time improves mood, offers work-life balance, and renews your purpose. 1234567