Alcohol and stress have a complicated relationship. An occasional drink can help you to feel happier and more relaxed. On the other hand, heavy and prolonged consumption increases your risk for anxiety, depression, and other undesirable consequences. Much of this is due to how alcohol affects your brain. When you’re healthy, your body deals with […]
Top 12 Ways to Reduce Stress While Stuck at Home Whether you work from home, are recovering from an illness or surgery, or any other reason, if you are stuck at home you may find yourself feeling stressed and depressed. If you’re struggling with these feelings, you’ll be pleased to discover that there are many […]
Reiki Healing to Relieve Stress Today our busy lives are full of daily pressures, deadlines, hassles, and demands, which result in us becoming highly stressed and anxious. Unfortunately for very many of us, this stressed state is with us constantly every day. For most people a small amount of stress can actually help motivate and […]
Stress, Aging, and Telomeres According to The American Institute Of Stress, “All the cells in our body contain tiny clocks called telomeres that can determine how long they will live. Telomeres are little caps at the end of chromosomes that prevent loss or injury to genetic information during cell division. Each time a cell divides, […]
Is Your Job Making You A Stress Case? Having a job and being stressed out seem to be two common themes in our daily lives. It’s normal – healthy even – to stress out over deadlines and meetings, as long as it gives you a boost of energy and stays within your comfort zone. However, […]
8 Ways to Reduce Stress While Driving With bored children, road construction, traffic, and a late start, driving can be very stressful. The following tips will help you reduce your stress while driving. Since you probably have to drive every day, reducing your stress in the car is a worthy goal. If you can arrive […]
8 Best Stress-Relieving Activities You’ve Never Considered Our world is full of stress. When you live in a society that encourages competition, achievement, and success, you’re going to have to learn how to decompress effectively. If your daily routine doesn’t include stress-relieving activities, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice. Relaxing is important, and you’re not […]
Mental Fog Can Be Cured We’ve all experienced mental fog. You feel like your brain is made of cloud puffs instead of an actual brain. Its symptoms include: • Difficulty concentrating • Diminished memory • Find it hard to focus • Poor communication skills • Low motivation • Easily distracted Brain fog is a result […]
How to Keep Stress Levels Down When Times Get Tough Nothing can hold you back quite like stress. Unfortunately, stressors are everywhere. Even a small amount can severely impact your ability to perform. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to deal with your stress effectively. According to a research study from New York University entitled, […]
Should You Just Ignore Your Negative Emotions? There are many negative emotions: hate, fear, worry, anger, and sadness, just to name a few. What should you do with these emotions? You might feel like never leaving the house again or taking a golf club to your partner’s SUV. Obviously, some responses are more appropriate than […]
