August 2025

AUG 27, 2025 Accidents can occur anywhere—whether at home, in public, or at work. When our family members or friends go to work, we all want them to return home safely. This concern extends to any situation where a person is not home, whether they have gone grocery shopping, attending a party, or having dinner. Regardless of the reason, our hope is always for their safe return. Surprisingly, many accidents also happen at home. We live in a genuinely risky world. There are different types of reasons why accidents happen; these can be categorized as active failures and latent failures. A latent failure is essentially an accident waiting to happen. The risks or hazardous situations may be present but go unnoticed, requiring only a small trigger to manifest. Conversely, an active failure is more visible and immediate. In addition to active and latent

AUG 9, 2025 Without even realizing it, we all deal with stressors on a daily basis. You might be wondering—what exactly are stressors? Stressors are any internal or external events that trigger a physiological or psychological stress response. These can range from time pressure at work to something as simple as a loud noise, like a tractor driving by. According to the American Psychological Association, stressors can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), and they vary widely from person to person. What’s stressful for one person might not be stressful for another. Interestingly, stressors aren’t always negative. There are also positive stressors, known as eustress—a concept popularized in the book Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky. Eustress can actually enhance focus, boost motivation, and promote growth. So no, not all stress is bad. 🧠 WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE? The stress response is your body’s natural