Raising a family can be stressful enough, without the added pressure of juggling job demands and personal responsibilities. But, thankfully, in a world where the majority of parents both need to work, at least part-time, there are ways in which life can be made easier, for both ourselves and our children. 01. Put your [...]
Imminent deadlines, long hours, projects not going according to plan – the workplace can be a source of tremendous anxiety. According to a survey conducted by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 40% of respondents reported persistent stress or excessive anxiety linked to their jobs. When we’re unable to deal with our anxiety in [...]
Many people get a little nervous if they’re presenting to a large audience, or when they walk into a room where they don’t know anyone. This is considered a normal response to stressful social situations. However, if you’re facing a regular struggle with self-consciousness, embarrassment or anxiety, as a result of how you feel [...]
You probably know that excessive alcohol intake is dangerous for your health, but you've decided to drink anyway. OK, your life, your choice, fair enough. If you choose to drink, how can you do it as safely and responsibly as possible? Here are some tips to help you practice safe drinking: Drink only if [...]
PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a fairly well-known mental health disorder – based on references in popular culture at least. In reality it is a serious and fairly recently-recognised condition that causes a great deal of distress to a great many people. PTSD is what it says it is: a stress disorder [...]
Developing resilience is a personal journey. We do not all react in the same way to traumatic and stressful events; an approach to building resilience that works for you might not work for another. By exploring your answers to the following questions about yourself and your reactions to challenging life events, discover how you [...]
Healthy living is about living longer. Right? Well, yes, very much so, yes. But there is more and it’s important. Healthy living is also about staying well and having a better quality of life… When talking to folks who eat poorly, smoke, drink heavily, etc. the response is often along the lines of “well, [...]
‘At times I just want to block the world out and stay in bed’Does this sound like you? Sometimes ‘it all’ becomes too much and you may be feeling exhausted and unmotivated. Explore the various types of fatigue that could be impacting your life. Physical fatigueOften we can simply be physically tired. There are many causes [...]
It's been a challenging two years, as the pandemic mandated us to work from home and some of us struggled to adjust. With COVID-19 infections declining and the vaccination rate slowly increasing, we’re once again changing our routines to accommodate working in the office combined with working remotely. If that fills you with dread [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Much has changed (some would say that everything has changed). The pandemic phase is fading into an endemic manageable phase and we are learning to live with this virus now. From a health & wellness perspective this may be a great time to pause and [...]
