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How to win over your worry

Glacier FarmMedia – Kathy Somers, who runs the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph, offers several tips for managing stress and reducing worry for better health and business performance. Somers grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and coaches farmers to learn how to better manage stress. She understands […] Read more

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What to do when worry takes over

Getting control over your worries can be far easier said than done — but you can get a good start if you practice these tips

Glacier FarmMedia – “I don’t tell my story because it’s unique. I tell it because it isn’t,” says Manitoba hog farmer Gerry Friesen. A little over 20 years ago Friesen’s farm was in financial crisis after years of market volatility, tariffs and low prices. “At the time, my mind was working overtime, replaying worst case […] Read more