Work Stress
We all need some pressure in our working lives - it makes our work satisfying and motivates us to meet often tight deadlines. Too much constant pressure, without an opportunity to recover however, can lead to work stress.
Work stress affects people different - something that is stressful for one person may not be stressful for another. Your susceptibility to work stress can depend on your personality type and how you have learned to respond and cope with pressure.
Recognising Workplace Burnout
It used to be called "mid-life crisis" - and haven't all of us joked about it - a turmoil and discomfort that literally turns life upside down. Nowadays this syndrome is being recognized as "work place burnout" and it is becoming more widespread and is affecting men and women alike throughout the entire workforce.
Read more »Your Job May Be Killing You
If asked if your job is stressful, chances are you would answer with an emphatic "Boy is it ever"! Work is by far the leading source of stress in our lives. Nine out of ten people say they experience high levels of stress several times a week. And one out of four of us have high stress levels every day. What you may not know is that your stress from work may, in fact, be affecting your health.
Read more »Something Smells - Aromatherapy In The Workplace
Aroma therapy is something many businesses and employers think about. In many case studies, the use of aroma therapy in the workplace has been proven to reduce work related stress and improve activity, as well as reduce the cause of most illness. Aroma therapy is not only proven to add protection against infectious diseases, its been proven to affect the mood and morale of employees.
Read more »Adults Suffering From Low Self Esteem
For adults there are a range of self tests available on the internet that can help us assess our level of self esteem. There are also some for older children which are worded in a way that children will feel comfortable with. But we can ask some simple questions like... - Do you feel comfortable trying new things and meeting new people? - Do you think you are generally liked?
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