Archive for 'stress and stress relief'
The Life of a Panda can be Yours!
Posted on 24. Dec, 2009 by Julia Barnard.
Two giant pandas have recently arrived in Australia for their ten year vacation at Adelaide Zoo. They are called Wang Wang and Funi. Pandas are one of my favourite animals, so I’m looking forward to being able to wander down and visit them. When I reflect on the life of a panda, it occurs to [...]
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10 Reasons to Take a Vacation
Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Julia Barnard.
Taking a holiday can offer immediate benefits as well as long term gains for your life in general. First let’s look at the potential benefits whilst on holiday. 1 As you explore new places, whether in a museum, along the beach, or up a mountain, you are getting some . The good thing about such [...]
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Relaxation and Stress Relief
Posted on 01. Sep, 2008 by Julia Barnard.
Relaxation is the opposite of . It helps reduce tension levels and reverse the symptoms associated with stress. We are also better able to cope with future stressful situations. It is well worth you finding time each day to relax. Why is it so important? When we are relaxed, stress is reduced. Symptoms of stress [...]
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Stress
Posted on 01. Sep, 2008 by Julia Barnard.
What is stress? Stress is a response to an event in our life. Emotions, thoughts, people and events in our life can all bring about stress. The things that cause stress are known as stressors. Not all stress is bad – positive stressors can enhance our ability to perform well and push us into achieving [...]
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Burnout
Posted on 01. Sep, 2008 by Julia Barnard.
What is burnout? Burnout essentially is an extreme form of brought on by too much pressure. The person feels they have nothing left to offer the world. Whatever they do has no meaning. They are emotionally and physically drained and believe they can do nothing about it. It can particularly affect those people whose jobs [...]
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Vacation time: take it – you need it (and your company will survive without you)
Posted on 01. Sep, 2008 by Julia Barnard.
“Vacation is time off to remind employees that the business can get along without them.” Earl Wilson This quote tackles an interesting issue for many employees. It suggests that employees are just not that important or worthy to the company. As such, it can leave a person feeling quite despondent. However, by accepting the quote, [...]
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How Not To Relieve Your Stress
Posted on 10. Mar, 2008 by Julia Barnard.
Is your idea of kicking back with a beer and watching the game? Or pigging out on a box of chocolates whilst watching an episode of Lost? If so you are not alone. Research in the US has found people are turning to , and cigarettes to relieve their stress. However none of these are [...]
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