URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Tips for Better Mental Hygiene Mental hygiene is the practice of using techniques, strategies, and good thinking habits to help prevent harm to mental health and maximize a positive outlook for your life. Weight Gain and Heart Health Modest weight gains can cause dangerous changes to the heart, but small amounts of weight loss can improve the heart’s condition, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Fight Procrastination Better Everyone procrastinates at times, but if another nail-biter of a deadline looms, and you swore never again, here are a few intervention ideas. First, realize that procrastination is a natural occurrence. Soft Skill to Know: Employee Flexibility Change can come quickly in the workplace. How well do you cope with sudden office moves, reassigned duties, taking on more work, or being removed from an unfinished project to start another one? Oops! When You Make a Big Mistake at Work Everyone makes mistakes at work, but do you know how to manage these mini crises when they occur? The first rule is to remain calm and assess the true impact. First...71727374757677787980...Last