Many of us are used to sitting around at work most of the day. But no matter how comfortable we may be, our body needs movement and activity, especially if we want to enjoy good health, both physically and psychologically.…
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that it can take a toll on your body. Anxiety can cause a variety of physical symptoms and everyone experiences anxiety differently. Maybe when you get anxious you feel like you can’t breathe or…
In the business world, it’s important to get to know the work environment inside and out, as well as all the different factors that play a part in it. Because of this, it’s essential to be aware of both the…
The law of least effort to manage stress can be very useful. It’s a very simple resource from Deepak Chopra’s book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. According to his approach, human beings should follow a life path that allows them…
What does it mean to be active or reactive? It’s possible that you’ve never reflected on these two concepts even though they’re particularly relevant in the workplace. These traits actually tend to influence what kind of career path you take,…
You can start worrying right from the moment you wake up. Nowadays, people lead fast-paced lives that might keep them from experiencing the peaceful moments that let them see their own life from another perspective. However, in order to reduce…
A positive attitude makes it easier for you to enjoy your day-to-day life. It allows you to enjoy restful sleep and gives you the possibility of establishing higher-quality social relationships. On the other hand, stress and anxiety can make you…
People believe that spiritual experiences are faith-related encounters with a higher truth or power. These experiences take many forms, depending on how you interpret the concept. So what happens in the brain during a spiritual experience? Researchers have explored this…
According to studies, vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps reduce stress and also improves cognitive processes. Moreover, it reduces blood cortisol levels. Likewise, it also impacts the nervous system because it favors the production of myelin in the…
Stress affects adults and, unfortunately, it also affects many children. Our pace of life has increased significantly in recent years. For this reason, it’s very important to teach children stress management skills. It’s important for adults to know how to manage their…
In children, the body and brain’s excessive or prolonged response to stress can affect their development. In fact, toxic stress can have harmful effects on learning, behavior, and their health throughout their lifetime. Learning to cope with adversity is an important…
Teachers who reprimand their students, who lack empathy, who punish them instead of saying “I’m here if you need help”, and who even aggressively confront their students lack emotional intelligence. These behaviors result from their inability to manage their own emotions.…
Are you one of those people that perhaps demands too much of themselves? Professional competition and the pursuit of professional success are essential things for some people. However, the problem arises when, during this race to succeed, we forget to tend…
Taking a test, in many cases, is a stressful experience. You must put all your effort into trying to pass. Additionally, you hope you don’t suffer an anxiety attack, memory blocks, or other unexpected things when you’re taking a test.…
All human feelings and emotions show through our posture and expressions in one way or another. Things like joy and fear have a body language, but so do anxiety and depression. Plus, we’re all capable of reading that language, even…
Although managing daily stress seems like a modern type of ‘battle’, the truth is that it’s one of our oldest defensive instincts. However, the defense mechanisms our ancestors resorted to against the dangers of the world (overactivity and stress), currently make…
Do you feel exhausted and unmotivated? Stress, responsibilities, deadlines, and unexpected events take up a lot of time and can lead to exhaustion, especially if you aren’t sleeping well. Identifying habits that affect your sleep is crucial if you want to…
Remembering pleasant times can help you feel better. Positive memories can be really powerful for your mental well-being. Aside from helping you regulate your emotions better, they may have a positive effect on stress-induced depression. A group of scientists carried…
We all know how unpleasant a headache can be. This discomfort can prevent us from carrying out day-to-day tasks effectively, making us feel uncomfortable and taking our energy away. We’ve all experienced one before. Although there are many types of…
When exams are just around the corner, all students want is for their grades to prove their hard work. Their personal challenge is to pass all their exams with good grades. Since students tend to stress themselves out over this,…