


Habits
If you're anything like me, you may have found yourself in a rut from time to time. It can be tough to pull yourself out of what seems like a self-destructive loop. I, like many others have turned to the internet for help and that’s usually where I find myself confronted with advice like “personal growth happens when you get tired of your own bullshit" or “you have to hit rock bottom to get better" and although these statements can be true to varying degrees, they seem to be missing a vital part of the issue at hand.


An Open Book
When we experience stressful times in our lives, we often seek support externally, either for comfort or understanding. Unfortunately, some scenarios can only be endured and if you don’t have that external support, tenacity becomes your only option. From the perspective of the person providing the support it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Sometimes there aren’t words that fit and all that’s required is your presence. What is important is that you are there and that the person that you are with isn’t alone in their time of need.

#PositivelyStressed – Week 15
For those of you following the series, you’ve likely noticed the hashtags I use – especially #BeTheOne.
#BeTheOne is a the national initiative by The American Legion, a cause that’s very close to my heart…


The Schoolhouse Beach Principle
If you are from Wisconsin or have ever visited, you may have heard of Door County. Famous for cherries and art festivals, among other things, Door County paints a picturesque backdrop for even the most mundane of days. The beauty of the landscape has been celebrated for decades and the change of colors in the leaves every autumn draws photographers and nature lovers from all over the world. Those willing to go the extra mile may have even made it to Ellison Bay and caught a short ferry ride up to Washington Island.

#Positively Stressed - Week 13
In the Navy we had a saying, “A complaining sailor is a happy sailor.” While it may sound counterintuitive, there is a deeper meaning behind this concept about mental health and stress management in any environment – workplace or otherwise.


#Positively Stressed - Week 12
As an attorney, I often hear plaintiffs in auto accident cases describe in the moments after the crash that they were “in shock”. While some might assume that this refers simply to surprise, as attorneys, we follow up with a crucial question: “What do you mean by ‘in shock’?”

#Positively Stressed - Week 11
Ever had #Stress from the sheer size or volume of a task? Take building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier



Why Fragrance Free
There have been a lot of people that have questioned why there is no fragrance in Kindred products. There are quite a few answers to that question, and I'd like to discuss them here.

#PositivelyStressed - Week 7
This week, let's dive into two powerful mindfulness techniques: #Mantras and #PositiveAffirmations. While both aim to ground us, they serve different purposes and have unique approaches to stress management.
I have a slightly different take on #Mantras than most people.

#Positively Stressed - Week 6
This week, people and organizations around the world observed #WorldCancerDay, embracing the theme "United by Unique." But what does this truly mean?
Hunter “Patch” Adams once said, “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter the outcome.” This quote resonates deeply when we think about how stress affects those facing life-changing diagnoses.


#Positively Stressed - Week 4
I told my family that I was going to start writing about stress and wanted to hear their thoughts. My mother told me, “Just make sure not to send us back to Prohibition.” I promised her that would not be my intent, but that I would need to talk about alcohol consumption and its complicated relationship with stress.

A Bit About Me
Hello, and welcome back to the Feronus blog. To start with I’d like to introduce myself, my name is Justin Kubeck and I am the founder of Feronus. I am diagnosed with ADHD and as you might expect picking a direction in life has been difficult.