Archive for the ‘Stress Management’



  • How Noise Increases Stress Levels
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    How Noise Increases Stress Levels
    Noise can be more stressful and damaging than you think Definition of noise pollution Noise pollution is defined as noise that is intrusive in nature, which disturbs, derails, and distracts. Whereas noise pollution is associated primarily with large cities, the suburban towns are not too far behind when it comes to the use of lawn mowers and the ever-increasing home construction. Even residential premises and business areas can impact health and work productivity adversely. Factors causing noise pollution There are many sources of noise pollution. However, the ones having the worst effects are listed below: Aircraft Aircraft including choppers have an adverse impact on the auditory system. Even people who reside in close proximity to airports are at risk. Abnormal levels of noise can increase the blood pressure, cause heart disease,  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • 6 Ways To Cool The Summer Stress
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    6 Ways To Cool The Summer Stress
    Summer Stress: Fight it or Kill it! The summer, known for its fun-filled opportunities, can also be adverse with the stress it brings along with it. The effects of summer stress are significant. Mentioned below are 6 ways to keep a check on summer stress: Keep Kids Busy Engaging your kids in a summer camp or other learning-oriented activities can be a very efficient technique in getting rid of their boredom. It would also increase the happiness quotient of everyone. Try giving the elder kids a better control over the younger ones. Let the elder kids lead from the front. The popular activities among kids include ‘treasure hunts’ and clichéd games such as hide-and-seek. Board games and academic outings too serve the purpose. All these will lead to a constructive way of learning and fun. Schedule yourself Summer offers umpteen  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Worried About New Year’s Resolutions?
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    Worried About New Year’s Resolutions?
    Ways to find relief Of all the months of the Gregorian calendar, January is by far the most stressful. The primary reason is the popularity of New Year’s resolutions. While resolving to do something can be exciting and challenging, it can also put undue pressure on you to keep them. Some of the most common resolutions are quitting bad habits and leading a healthier lifestyle. The initial phases after the resolution can be extremely stressful for everyone, those making the resolutions and colleagues and loved ones as well. The primary reason for the stress of the latter can be attributed to the mood swings and behavioral changes of people under pressure to keep those resolutions. The following are few of the popular New Year’s resolutions that can be stressful. Also, included are ways to deal with the stress associated with them  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Feeling The Midday Blues?
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    Feeling The Midday Blues?
    Ways to combat it Having a bad day? Did you start the day on a wrong note? Is this day going to be like “just another bad day”? Well, do not feel alone. We have all experienced terrible days. More often than not, a day that begins on a note of pessimism gets worse as the day progresses, until things get out of control. It is just another “been there, done that” experience that everyone faces. Few people would dare question the reason behind the occurrence of these bad days. And there are several reasons for a day that starts on a bad note leads to a day of chaos and confusion. The reasons for these are numerous. Most often, it is the “domino effect” that goes into play with one bad events leads to another, ultimately getting out of control. Some of the common experiences that you may experience on a bad day include the  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • How Work Stress And Happiness Are Intermingled
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    How Work Stress And Happiness Are Intermingled
    The Relation between Job Stress and Work and Ways to be happy at the Workplace Working as a business tycoon at Wall Street or being a housewife raising children can have the same stress effects. An individual’s chosen profession or preferred activity can have direct effects on the identity and the levels of stress and happiness. It does not make sense continuing what you are doing if you are not really enjoying your work. This means that change is the need of the hour. A change in the profession or job can have direct consequences on your happiness and health. Change in the field of work activity can come in a myriad ways. Making suitable modifications to the present work environment or changing one’s profession altogether make sure that the change brings about a challenge in positive ways. Only through challenge can you stay  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Job Stress Can Cause Heart Disease
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    Job Stress Can Cause Heart Disease
    The relation between stress and metabolic syndrome Revolutionary findings The latest study published in the British Medical Journal directly links chronic stress to heart disease, diabetes, and other lifestyle disorders. The following are the key points to be noted from the study: Research included 10,308 civil servants from Great Britain in the age group 35-55. The research was carried out over a period of 14 years to study the effects of chronic job stress on the heart and the pancreas. The relationship between chronic job stress and metabolic syndrome was studied. A number of stress factors were considered to be responsible for the increased risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, lack of insulin production, and obesity. The central finding was the relation between job stress and the occurrence of the metabolic syndrome.  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Ways To Tackle Work Stress
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    Ways To Tackle Work Stress
    Research indicates that a significant percentage of the American population is affected by work stress. And the discouraging news is that the number is steadily on the rise. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of the CDC has shown that work stress affects nearly 29% to 40% of the American workforce. An online poll indicated that more than 50% of the individuals responded positively to the question on work-stress and exhaustion. Stress has adverse impacts on health. These effects can be relatively harmless such common colds. The more serious effects include heart ailments and the metabolic syndrome. Work-stress is so common that it is hard to label any job as stress-free. The key to manage job-stress is adaptability. Some popular techniques that you can experiment with to tackle work-stress are mentioned below: Begin  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • The Effects Of Stress On The Human Immune System
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    The Effects Of Stress On The Human Immune System
    Stress affects health is established knowledge. Whereas some research has proven that stress can be detrimental to the immune system, other research proves otherwise. A meta-analysis of two hundred ninety-three studies that were conducted in the previous thirty years solves the jigsaw puzzle. Two eminent psychologists, Suzanne Segerstrom and Gregory Miller, came up with revolutionary findings: Stress has negative effects on the immune system. Stress factors that are short-term stimulate the immune system. The body’s own response, “fight or flight”, prepares the immune system from getting infected through bites, abrasions, and other potential dangers to the human body. Chronic stress increases the vulnerability of the immune system. If the stress prolongs over a long period of time, the adaptive nature of the “fight or flight”  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Tips For Final Terms That Combat Stress
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    Tips For Final Terms That Combat Stress
    Tip 1—Fight anxious thoughts Final terms and stress go hand in hand. The whole idea of examinations and the procedure of memorizing loads of information and recollecting it a few months down the line can send a shiver down anyone’s spine. However, there are some unique and creative ways that can help you beat anxiety related to finals. The vacation that follows will only be further relaxing. The resources listed below can relieve anxiety when the finals approach: Tackle exam anxiety head on Tests are meant to test you and hence you should not take them lightly. A certain amount of anxiety with regards to the approaching finals will ensure that you arm yourself with a proper schedule. However, when this stress is not kept in check and under control, your concentration and output can take a severe beating. Anxious thoughts are  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009 | Stress Management
  • Final And Midterm Exam Studies – Ways To Keep Stress At Bay
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    Final And Midterm Exam Studies – Ways To Keep Stress At Bay
    Blunders that can ruin your final term Stress is synonymous with final and midterm exams. The entire procedure of recollecting information learned over the entire year in a timeframe of a few weeks is stressful in itself. Add to this the fear of failure or not doing well in these exams and you have all the ingredients for chronic stress. Many students fall into this trap. There exist certain factors that are common across students that add to the pressure of performing well in the final term. Read on to know if these are what you face. Burning the midnight oil A majority of students who set study deadlines will stay awake the entire night with books. The fatigue that follows the next day leaves many to question its logic. Are there any positives to gain from entire-night studying that can nullify the fatigue and exhaustion of the  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009 | Stress Management
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