Yet we hear very little of what psychologists call “posttraumatic growth”. For example, a casual survey by Martin Seligman from the University of Pennsylvania, found that only 10% of his respondents are aware of the term. What is more widely known (97%) is its evil twin: posttraumatic disorder. r
Developing a morning routine that will boost your productivity can help you stay on top of your commitments for the day. For me, I purposefully wake up an hour before I need to. This allows me more time and I am not rushed. I spend 15-20 minute shower. I get to eat breakfast, which we all know is the most important meal of the day. r
Reducing stress is crucial for optimal brain functioning. When you are stressed, you waste a lot of your valuable mental energy worrying, so you have less mental energy available for paying attention to the things that are important for you to remember. r
You may often find yourself wishing you could put your feet up, breathe a little easier and simply relax. And it doesn’t matter if it’s only for a few minutes.
During those times of relaxation, your body is able to re-energize itself. You know this for a fact but then get too busy with all the million things you have to do and don’t get any change to unwind. r
We all know that a dog is man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but numerous scientific studies have also proven that dogs can improve human health. There’s no surprise here. Humans and dogs have been working together for thousands of years, and some scientists even believe the two species have evolved to live with one another. While having a pet will not improve your health if you never wanted a pet in the first place, animal lovers can reap numerous benefits from living with animals. r
Where in your life is stress a noticeable concern? Maybe you get stressed out from work, family responsibilities, or financial concerns.
Whatever leads to stress in your life, even with your best efforts to manage it, if you have too much going on it can catch up with you.
When stress catches up with us, it can take a toll on our physical and emotional health.
Stress can lead to tension, headaches, irritability, fatigue, and lack of concentration just to name a few, and it can spill over into our relationships and professional life. r
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