In today's blog we will discuss why sleep matters. According to SleepHelp.org, it is necessary to keep in mind that there are still many mysteries when it comes to sleep and understanding exactly how it affects our bodies and our physical and mental health. That said, from observing people in sleep studies, it appears that deep sleep plays an important role in how our body recovers and recuperates. For example, during stage 3 sleep, the body releases the bulk of its human growth hormone (HGH), which is involved in muscle repair. Deep sleep also gives the body a chance to slow down and become …
Fast facts on having anxiety
Anxiety can affect every aspect of a person's life. It affects how people think and how they feel, and it also has physical symptoms. Anxiety resembles fear, but when a person experiences fear, they know what they are afraid of - whereas anxiety is often less specific. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, but severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating. Some people are more vulnerable to anxiety than others, but even those who become anxious easily can learn to manage it well. Negative self-talk, where people always tell themselves that the worst will happen, can cause anxiety; as …
Workplace Anxiety
Workplace anxiety - can result from stressful working conditions, interacting with colleagues and supervisors, and fears of inadequacy or judgement. Workplace anxiety is a response to stress and can be triggered from a range of factors. While most people experience some levels of stress in the workplace, workplace anxiety differs in that it goes beyond the body’s natural response to fear. It’s important to distinguish between healthy, productive levels of stress and that of anxiety, which impacts an individual’s mental focus, satisfaction, motivation, and ability to carry out their work …
Anxiety is Contagious
Anxiety is contagious and it can spread like fire. If you are constantly anxious, it will affect the people around you. If you have children, they too may become anxious and then later on can pass it along to their children. If you feel you are nervous, anxious or panicked, there are things you can do to help. A simple grounding technique can help bring your anxiety down. If you are preparing to head into a stressful meeting, try 444 - breath in for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds. Try that 4 times. Another option- notice one of your senses (seeing, feeling, …
When people stress you out
So many times we get upset by what others do. Your boss says something that really ticks you off. Your spouse continues to leave dishes all over the kitchen. On the way home you get cut off by another driver on the highway. Then afterwards you can't seem to be able to let it go. When things like this happen to you, it can be difficult to realize but important to learn that you can't control what other people choose to say, choose to do, choose to think, or choose to feel. If you attempt to control any of these, you will likely end up feeling frustrated, angry or depressed. The important …
