What technology item can’t you live without? Addictions not only place unnecessary stress on our bodies, they also cause stress when we do not have access to the substance or object to which we are addicted. Have you ever experienced anxiety when out of mobile phone contact with your friends, family or colleagues? If so, […]

It is true that some stress is caused by agreeing to do something that at that particular time you don’t have the capacity for. Someone else’s task has been delegated to you, which causes your stress levels to spike. To learn to say no confidently, we have to first understand why we resist, some common […]

Why is breathing deeply so important for stress management? Oxygen provides energy to all parts of the body, when the flow of oxygen to the brain is completely cut off, a person will lose consciousness within 10 seconds. The rate at which we inhale and exhale is controlled by the respiratory centre within the medulla […]

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with deadlines? Good time management is essential if you are to handle a heavy workload without excessive stress. Time management helps you to reduce long-term stress by giving you direction when you have too much work to do. It puts you in control of where you are going and helps […]

Have you ever engaged in exercise or sport after a stressful day? If yes, how do you feel when you are finished? When your body goes into a state of stress, it is expecting some kind of physical activity. It is anticipating having to run away or battle whatever has caused the stress hence going into […]

The more tired you feel, the more prone you are to stress. As you’ve probably experienced, when you haven’t drunk enough water, your energy levels are lower and the more tired you feel. The human body is approximately 70% water. The effect that water has on our brains is probably best understood when we understand […]

Are you aware of the effects poor health can have on your well being? The physical effects of stress on the human body are well documented: when your mind is not functioning optimally or is plagued by negative thoughts and emotions, eventually your body will suffer the consequences.Let’s look at a few key examples of the […]