No doubt you have experienced the effects of stress to some degree. You almost certainly know that stress affects us in various ways. But what is actually going on and why does ‘stress’ have such wide ranging effects on our bodies. Our...
Read moreSTRESS – a self imposed modern day epidemic ?
STRESS – one of most commonly used words in relation to ill health Did you know that more than 75% of all visits to doctor’s surgeries are due to stress and various related disorders and ailments, and that Stress is directly responsible for 10.8...
Read moreHow to quickly and easily revive yourself when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed
When you are feeling stressed, tired and overwhelmed take a few minutes to recharge yourself. Follow the affirmations and reflective thought processes below to quickly and easily re-invigorate yourself. I pause during my daily life to take...
Read moreManaging your frustrations (or how to appear calm and rational when the world is out to get you)
We all get frustrated from time to time, but we need to express our frustration constructively and effectively, otherwise we may unintentionally cause hurt or offence to our loved ones, friends or colleagues. Frustration is a normal reaction to...
Read moreLife is a journey – revealed step by step
Let your life’s journey be revealed step by step. Put filters in place to avoid overwhelm and reduce the stress If you are feeling overwhelmed or unable to see your way the try the following affirmations and positive thinking exercises I can...
Read more4 signs of Stress You Shouldn’t Ignore
Do you know when you are being stressed? We usually recognise major stressful events and react accordingly – there may be very obvious physical signs such as shaking, racing heart, headaches, being unable to eat; or mental and emotional reactions...
Read moreManaging stress
A previous post dealt with the effects that the mind and emotions can have on the physical body leading to symptoms of stress. This post considers the actions we can take to increase our ability to withstand stress and recover from its...
Read moreFood for your Mood – Is what you eat adding to your stress?
Are you familiar with any of these signs? How many regularly feature in your life? Physical Conditions Sleep problemsTension and pain – often in the shoulders, back and neckHeadaches / MigrainesNail bitingTeeth grindingConstipation /...
Read moreThe Effects of Stress – The Mind-Body Connection
Your mind, emotions and physical body are very closely linked. The workings of the mind can have direct physical consequences as the exercise below demonstrates. Try this exercise -Close your eyes-Think back to an event in which you were upset...
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