“It’s Not Stress That Kills Us, It Is Our Reaction To It. “Hans Selye.”
Life can be stressful. It’s not uncommon to experience this pressure from any number of areas in our life, from work to relationships to unforeseen changes. These challenges can trigger the body’s fight-or-flight response, leading to a variety of symptoms of stress. The problem begins when this stress becomes overwhelming or becomes chronic. This tension…
Chronic stress can weigh heavy on all of us. While occasional stress is manageable, chronic stress or prolonged exposure to stress, can be particularly problematic and potentially even destructive to the things that matter most to us, like our relationships. This form of tension is known as chronic stress, and has been shown to have…
There is an involved relationship between stress and emotional health. Our emotions can be affected deeply by the stress we experience. Stress can make it difficult to experience positive emotions in the face of a challenge. More often than not, the build up of stress can lead to agitation, frustration, sadness, anger, and many other…
The constant pressure to perform and achieve our goals can sometimes take a toll on our physical and mental health. We’ve come to understand this phenomenon as stress. This word has a lot of impact and control over many people’s lives. However, managing stress doesn’t have to be a intimidating task. There are several relaxation…
There’s nothing wrong with putting your career first. But things can quickly get out of hand if your success at work comes at the expense of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Finding time for self-care can be difficult. Yet, it all comes down to how to organize your schedule between work and personal time….