As someone who has had two serious stress illnesses myself; has also seen the aftermath and heard about what occurred to some other people that succumbed to the pressures of stress – it saddens me to learn that many are putting themselves on a path to burnout. The good news – Burnout is totally avoidable. Do […]
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“Thanks”—a simple word, yet incredibly powerful. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the art of appreciation. Small acts of gratitude, such as a smile, a nod, or a wave, can make a significant impact, but they are often forgotten or taken for granted. The Impact of Appreciation: Consider the
Part of the process of achieving something new is creating space for it. Just like when you buy a new lounge suite, you would either sell, donate, relocate, or throw out the old one. Similarly, when seeking intangible results, we must let go of certain thoughts and actions to pave the way for success. This
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Have you ever found yourself frantically searching for something, only to realise it’s lost in a sea of clutter? It’s incredibly frustrating, isn’t it? Sometimes, this disorganisation can even make you late for important commitments, adding even more stress to your day. I know the feeling all too well—like when I can’t find a document
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Financial stress is something that has been around for a very long time. In fact, did you know that money is one of the top five reasons for divorce? It’s also a factor that can push some people toward drastic actions, including suicide. For many, there never seems to be enough money, and even the
Let’s explore the link between assertiveness and stress management. When people say “yes” when they actually want to say “no,” they take on additional burdens—whether it’s time, energy, money, or a combination of these. This often leads to sacrifices and repercussions that can cause stress. For instance, if a colleague asks for help and you
Here are a couple of insightful quotes on acceptance, followed by my thoughts on the subject: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Reinhold Niebuhr “Acceptance doesn’t mean endorsement or saying that things are
Well for starters, this is a topic that quite frankly, eludes me! I often under-estimate how long particular tasks will take when they’re not something I do regularly. One thing I do know from my previous experience (in the “old” days), is that the feeling of “not having enough time” is super stressful! All that
One of the major sources of stress often stems from a task list that feels overwhelming—whether it’s written down or just swirling around in your head. The list might have too many items for the time available. Sometimes tasks are outside your skillset (which can add more stress while you’re in the learning stage). Or
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Life Balance Balance in life is more important than many people think. We all have the same amount of hours in a day, of which 7-8 hours is advised to be used for sleep/rest, and a full-time work position requires around 8 hours a day. That leaves us with only 8 hours (plus our non-work
