Achieving the right a work-life balance can be tricky, we’re all guilty of late nights at the office and stretching ourselves to meet important deadlines. After all, we all need to pay our bills but pressure at work can take a toll on our physical and mental health. It can also affect relationships outside of […]
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Paradocks, The Cottage
The one and only … We bought a cottage. I’m not bragging. Okay, yeah, I’m bragging a little bit. But I’m also really just wanting to share my good news. We bought the place exactly one year and two weeks ago. It wasn’t cheap, but we had two houses and we sold one of them […]
Fearful memories reinforced by the stress hormone cortisol.
Fearful memories are reinforced by the stress hormone cortisol. We’re all more likely to remember events that have great emotional significance: the birth of a child or the first time you met the love of your life. But bad memories seem to stick more than good. Memories of emotional experiences usually fade over time Strong […]
When meditation fails. Five alternative ways to calm your anxious mind.
Interest in meditation and mindfulness as ways to reduce stress have exploded in popularity, and they’re great tools to have in your mental health toolkit. But what if these techniques don’t work for you? Here are some practical alternatives to switching off your stress response and finding peace of mind. Not all stress is bad. We […]
8 Quick Stress Busters You Can Do Anywhere
Stress sucks! It happens to the best of us, but there are tricks you can have up your sleeve to help you get back to being your authentic self. Here are some quick stress stoppers you can use daily. #1: Make a List Whatever you’re stressing about, making a list will help you get in […]
Insomnia: Some Tips That Help With This Sleep Disorder
If you face trouble while falling asleep, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder called ‘Insomnia’. There are many factors causing insomnia; including psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and certain biological factors as well, some added causes of insomnia are; fatigue, low energy, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance […]
How You Can Neutralize The Effects Of Workplace Fatigue
The overall cost of workplace illness to businesses is nearly $170 billion each year which is a pretty big amount comparing to the inconsequential efforts you put in to lower that cost as an employee. Workplace fatigue is a very old phenomena and is not just down to conventional distresses like lower back pain or […]