Stress

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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...

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a quick transition from the office to our homes.  Two years into the pandemic, we are understanding the impact of remote work on mental wellbeing. Although it was a welcome change for some, studies show working 100% remotely is not the dream for everybody. Microsoft’s 2022 New Future of Work Report...

The oldest members of Gen Z are turning twenty-five, and most of them entered the workforce only a few years ago. Yet, they are among workers reporting the highest rates of burnout and driving the “great resignation.”  In 2022, Deloitte surveyed 14,808 Gen Zers and 8,412 millennials around the globe and found out how stressed...

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...

Most people have likely heard of a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder, a type of anxiety disorder that can occur after a traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one or a natural disaster. Although there is much discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in many circles, there is little discussion around Complex...

When people think of a traumatic workplace, a heroic yet dangerous occupation such as firefighting, army officer, war zone reporter, or healthcare worker comes to mind. However, people are increasingly reporting trauma developed from toxic jobs or workplaces.  In fact, research published in The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that banks, retail...

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...

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....