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Stress Management
There are many benefits to be gained from having some form of regular physical activity not least of which is a noticeable reduction in stress. Don’t make the mistake of being put off by the belief that regular exercise has to be a chore you need self-discipline to maintain. To get real benefits you don’t…
Read MoreDon’t bottle up your feelings. Often stress occurs out of frustration and lack of communication. Learn positive ways to express your feelings and desires to people who may be causing you stress. If it isn’t possible to express your feelings, or it doesn’t seem appropriate, then there is an alternative. Put your feelings on paper…
Read MoreDo you ever have problems getting off to sleep, or do you ever get up for the loo and have difficulty getting back to sleep again? An effective technique that may help is to ‘park’ your unfinished business before you go to bed. To do this simply take a piece of paper and write down…
Read MoreLive in the here and now instead of the past or the future. Take note of what is happening now instead of being anxious about what might happen in the future. Focus on what is happening now instead of on the situation that occurred an hour ago.
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If you haven’t done it already, become aware of your energy levels and performance on days after a bad night’s sleep. Good quality sleep is, essential for maximising your energy and performing at your best both of which help in combating stress. More than a third of all adults in the UK have sleeping problems.…
Read MoreYou probably know that your body temperature is a key factor in how well you sleep at night. But did you know that once in bed you actually start to lose heat through your face, hands and feet as your body prepares for sleep? If your bedroom is too hot you won’t be able to…
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If you find you are regularly tired and lethargic in the afternoons it may have something to do with your eating habits. If you are taking too much sugar through sweets and sugary drinks you may be spiking your blood sugar levels and suffering the ‘sugar blues’. This gives you periods of extra energy followed…
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Over the years there have been many studies of successful high achieving people, the objective being to find the secret and bottle it for commercial use. Contrary to what most people think it is not those who are most academically clever or those who work the hardest who always become successful in their chosen field.…
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The thing that prevents most people from turning dreams into reality is failure to turn ideas into action. This could be because we tend to focus on the TASK and not the OUTCOME. The task may seem to be taxing, demanding, even frustrating … but the outcome could be satisfying, exhilarating, even life-changing! Avoid the…
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Tweet You can listen to our Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques podcasts using the links below: CUSP: Stress Management Training for Managers-Podcast A good working climate is one where stress is largely prevented. While we cannot, in all likelihood, eliminate all stress, much of it could be prevented. In this podcast Dot Gourlay…
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