Stress & Anxiety

Whether you like it or not, the workplace and people’s attitudes towards labour are changing. With inflation, an increasing difficulty for young people to get on the housing ladder, and a cost-of-living crisis, it’s perhaps unsurprising that motivation to go above and beyond in the workplace is waning. This has given rise to a phenomenon...

You often hear that there’s “nothing like a good night’s sleep”. That’s because sleep plays an integral role in your everyday life and your overall mental and physical health. While a good night’s sleep empowers the body to take on the day, many people, especially in the Western World, have sleep problems and struggle to...

There is a common misconception about therapy. Most people believe that it’s the last resort; something they turn to once they hit rock bottom.  Certainly, if you’re a successful individual, there’s no way you should need therapy, right? However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Being successful can never make you immune to any...

For a long time now, the importance of sleep has been well understood. It is, after all, the foundation of a healthy body and mind. But while we’re aware that 7-8 hours of shut-eye is needed for us to function well, there’s another less widely known form of downtime that is essential for our health...

Growing up in an environment where one or both parents were narcissistic may create many problems in your past, present and future. Children of narcissists There are many things that children of narcissists have no other choice but to endure. After all, children are vulnerable and innocent and rely on their caregivers to meet their...

Workplace stress is a prevalent problem, especially in today's ‘'work hard, play hard'’ culture. Stress statistics in South Africa Statistics from the South African Federation of Mental Health report that most adults spend 50 - 80% of their waking lives at work. Additionally, around 70% of employees experience severe stress that disrupts their daily functioning...

PTSD has two sides: life before trauma and life after. People living with post-traumatic stress disorder can often clearly recall the exact moment their life changed forever.  It could be surviving a near-death situation, assault, abuse, witnessing a traumatic event, or living through serious health problems or emotionally distressing situations. While the typical image of...

Most of us, whenever we hear the word ''stress'' automatically conjure up an assortment of negative images and perceptions in our minds. While it's true that high levels of stress can be harmful to us, it doesn't always signify that something terrible is going on in our internal or external worlds. Stress management Stress management...

The signs can become so routine that you may mistake them as just another part of life.  Living with burnout almost seems normalised in modern culture. People are accustomed to working long hours, having little time for their personal enrichment, and always feeling like there’s something else they need to do.  If left untreated, burnout can lead...

Remembering that we're only human and can only do so much in twenty-four hours is often a far-out concept for many. The above is true if you're an overachiever or highly ambitious individual. Experiencing burnout Emotional exhaustion and burnout are often the result of constant striving and working excessively long hours to achieve your goals....

Experiencing a traumatic event - whether it's a global crisis or a personal tragedy- can profoundly impact your emotional well-being and mental health. Effects of trauma Managing daily tasks and functioning as you ordinarily would sometimes feel impossible after a tragedy or challenging event. Traumatic events can leave us feeling vulnerable, scared, jumpy, anxious, and...

Most of us have heard or read somewhere about how a certain amount of stress can be good for us. Why stress can sometimes be good for you Some researchers suggest that exposure to moderate stress levels can help build our resilience, thus, making us stronger, more robust individuals. How to manage stress positively One...