The festive holidays will soon be upon us and this period is almost always among the top 20 most stressful events of life – sometimes as high as fifth or sixth. Other events are infrequent (deaths, marriage, divorce and even house moves), but Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Las posadas and even New Year stress […]
So, what is Panic? “A sudden sensation of fear which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with an animalistic fight-or-flight reaction”. Most people panic from time to time and if not controlled, panic can turn into a debilitating […]
Here are some useful tips to help you all students avoid the many pitfalls of stress, anxiety and panic – particularly when it comes to exam time at school, college or university. Avoid stressful people. Stress actually is contagious. During exam week, resist the urge to have a study session with your super-tense friend, especially […]
No one is immune to stress! There, you heard me say it. The secret lies in effectively overcoming stress. Stress is, sadly, a part of life. A part that we encounter at home perhaps, at work, in school, at the grocery store, in the bank, and anywhere else we go – even when we’re at […]
Goals. We all have goals – some long-term, some temporary. Whether it’s getting a promotion, putting up a business, losing weight, exercising regularly, or quitting smoking, achieving our goals takes time and effort. Most of the time, there is no easy way. Your first few weeks spent chasing or months of hard work may seem […]
All of us experience difficulties ate some point or other – stress, sadness, anger and more. More often than not these can leave you feeling worn out, exhausted, and a little helpless. So when we are feeling run down it can be difficult to know whether to seek help or just let the unwanted emotion […]
