Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Performance anxiety on the job affects all of us at one time or another and is the result of very intense stress brought on by pressure “to perform to perfection” on our jobs. Read more »
There are many stress reduction techniques that can help you channel stress and anxiety—and physical exercise is one of the most effective. Exercise and the resulting physical health benefits will almost always improve your mental health, as well. Read more »
One of the worst and most common symptoms of stress is a blinding migraine headache. Migraine headaches are often the result of the fast paced world we live in. Life, these days, can be hectic and chaotic—add to that the pressures of an economic downturn, stress on the job, demands of family, a fast foods diet and it’s no surprise that an increased number of people suffer from mild to severe migraines. Read more »
Stress coping techniques don’t have to be complicated or costly. Sometimes it’s as simple as sitting in the sunlight. Did you realize that the power of the sun can make a difference in your mental and physical well being, as well? Read more »
Those that work in the corporate world are prone to have performance anxiety. They may be trying desperately to keep their jobs, get that promotion that will pay them a higher salary, or to stay a step ahead of others who may be trying to take your job. A person may experience performance anxiety if they are expected to make a presentation, meet a deadline, or go through a review with your boss. Read more »
Sometimes in order to manage stress, you just have to make seemingly small adjustments to your lifestyle.
Your home should be a restful and peaceful refuge from the stresses and challenges of everyday living. Unfortunately, many times that’s not the case. Read more »
For most people, the effects of stress are the farthest thing from their minds. In fact, if the people surrounding you day to day were to weigh your stress level , they might believe you don’t suffer from stress at all! Read more »
Anxiety is a normal body reaction to stress. It helps you deal with tense situations, job issues, family problems, or you may be anxious about the state of the world. Anxiety may be caused by world situations, changes in government, and the forecast of a natural disaster. Some people may not be able to stop worrying about money problems, health issues or marital instability. They may begin to show signs of anxiety, which can lead to other emotional and physical problems. Read more »
One very common symptom of stress is weight gain–and weight gain ALWAYS leads to even more stress! Seems like we can’t win sometimes, doesn’t it? Read more »
Do you sometimes feel like your head is going to explode? You’re not alone—almost every one of us ignore the signs of stress we experience every day and allow it to build up until we feel like our heads are going to explode. Read more »
