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A collection of blog posts about Stress Management.
What is on your Intimidation List? Ask yourself: What intimidates you? Things that intimidate us are often the cause of stress (known or unknown). However, the reality is if we are able to pinpoint what … Continue reading Prompt: Write an Intimidation List
Tomorrow is National Simplicity Day. Author, naturalist, philosopher, historian, tax resister, abolitionist, development critic, surveyor, and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817. National Simplicity Day is observed on July 12th … Continue reading Unplug
Write a List of songs that make you feel alive or create a playlist. Choose songs that make you feel happy or make you feel alive. These might be songs that are associated with a … Continue reading Songs that make you feel alive
What is Wellness? “Wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – The World Health Organization. We talk about Wellness and Wellbeing on … Continue reading Global Wellness Day
To effectively manage stress is it important to take good care of yourself. As well as taking time to recharge – exercise and having a healthy lifestyle are very important factors in managing stress. Exercise … Continue reading Work Life Balance: Take Care of Yourself by Exercising
An introduction to Mindfulness Mindfulness is a capability that can be developed with method, attitude, and relaxation. The aim when practicing mindfulness is not to get rid of thoughts, emotions, and sensations (a common misconception). … Continue reading An Introduction to Mindfulness
Success in life means living by your values! What are your values? What is important to you? How do you want to be? Values are the ongoing principles that guide and motivate us through life. … Continue reading Know yourself: Know your Values
40% of workers get less than six hours of sleep per night. There are numerous health risks associated with lack of sleep and it is clear that we should give more priority to sleeping well. … Continue reading Work Life Balance: Get Plenty of Sleep
Practicing mindfulness can provide many benefits including helping you take care of yourself and manage your stress. Mindfulness is just paying attention in the present moment in a way that is conscious, curious and flexible. … Continue reading Work Life Balance: Take Care of Yourself by Practising Mindfulness
Carve out some space for happiness Your career journal can be a great place for working towards your career goals. However, it can also be a great place to include other well-being practices such as … Continue reading Carve out some space for Happiness!