Stress

Research has found that stress can impact almost every sphere of your life and the number of people affected by stress only continues to increase. It’s estimated that in the last 10 years, the number of Australians affected by stress increased from 3.7 million to more than 4.9 million. Those experiencing stress frequently complain that it influences their relationships, mental health and ability to sleep. With stress being a common consequence of modern living that affects both physical and mental health, it’s in your best interest to find ways to lower your stress levels. Here are seven ways you can…

Everyone experiences some form of anxiety, but those that suffer from generalised anxiety disorder (or any other anxiety-related mental illness) are prone to having their relationships affected by their disorder. Here are some of the ways it impacts your interactions with your partner. Overly dependent It’s always a good thing when you spend time with your partner, and they make you feel safe and at ease. If you have an anxiety disorder, you might find that these feelings disappear when you aren’t with your partner. This can be a sign that your anxiety is causing you to fret when they…

Every parent feels overwhelmed from time to time, and those feelings can lead to anger; you’re only human, after all. But there’s a big difference between occasional frustration and constant anger. The latter can have a severe impact on your children’s development – both emotionally and intellectually. Are you an angry parent? Do you lose your temper often – perhaps even every day? Do you lose control or engage in destructive behavior when you get mad? Is your anger affecting your loved ones’ behavior? Types of anger: When a parent has anger-control issues, the atmosphere of the home is pervaded…

Everyone feels a little down from time to time. You might not feel like seeing anyone for a day or two and might not be interested in your food and doing the hobbies you love. If it lasts a day or two, that’s fairly normal. But if you’ve been feeling miserable and lethargic for a long time and struggle to find the energy to wash your hair or call your best friend, you may be in the early stages of feeling depressed. It’s important to be able to identify the early signs of depression so that you can seek help,…

Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it becomes all-consuming and flairs up at the smallest and often most insignificant triggers, it stops being just an emotion and becomes a problem. If you have anger management issues, in all likelihood you’re sitting on a ticking time bomb that could quickly destroy relationships with family, friends and colleagues, not to mention land you in trouble with the law or ruin your career. Explosive anger issues are not isolated to any particular gender. And those with anger management issues may not always be aware that they have them. How often do…

In our modern world, the causes and results of too much stress are well known, especially for adults. However, recent research has shown that chronic stress in children can have a serious and detrimental effect on their current and future health. If you think that your child is dealing with too much stress, we have some pointers you can focus on to help your children overcome this insidious affliction. The effects of stress on children When children suffer from prolonged periods of stress (also called chronic stress), they can become susceptible to various emotional problems like anxiety and depression. Unfortunately,…

Stress is a fact of life. We all experience it from time to time, and while having stress can help us achieve more, too much stress can be very detrimental to our day-to-day lives. One of the life events where the effects of too much stress can be overwhelming is during exams. To help learners cope with their stress, we have put together some guidelines that will help you take control of your exam stress. Identifying stress It is unfortunate that more often than not, you could have been suffering from stress for quite some time without even knowing it.…

It’s a fact of life that all humans experience fear from time to time. For most of us, facing that fear can be challenging, but doable. However, some of us face intense fears of things or events that do not pose much of a danger, but still dominate our lives, even if we still know that the fear is irrational. These fears are called phobias, and those that suffer from a phobia often know that the fear is unfounded, but is still capable of controlling their behaviour. Luckily, there are steps you can take to overcome these fears. Most professionals…

You spend more time at the office than you do on the things that you love. Now, unless you have the dream job, you are likely to experience some level of stress during your career. And in fact, some jobs are more stressful than others. Let’s take a look at what some studies have shown to be the top 10 most stressful jobs: Military personnel Having the highest risk of physical harm, this job is undoubtedly one of the most stressful jobs. Make a mistake and you could end up physically harmed or worse. Firefighters Firefighters risk their own lives…