Centrum tip - Strong people go for help
Gnashing your teeth in the dark will not get you extra brownie points. It is a sign of strength to ask for assistance and people will respect you for it. |
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Centrum tip - At the end of your tether?
Maybe it's time to get back into the driver's seat and rebalance your life. |
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Centrum tip - Don't let your wheels come off
When the guy in the yellow car not only cuts in in front of you, but throws you a zap sign to boot, you have visions of exactly how you would like to rearrange his anatomy. |
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Centrum tip - Worried about being anxious?
An increasing number of South Africans suffer from anxiety disorders. |
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Centrum tip - Beat stress eating
Do you crave sugary snacks and junk food after a long, hard day at work? Don't just blame poor willpower your cravings could have a physiological basis. |
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Centrum tip - Dealing with work stress
Are deadlines, staff problems, production targets and other things keeping you awake at night? |
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Centrum tip - Take time out for your sanity
Are you at the end of your tether? The last few weeks of the year can be particularly stressful. |
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Centrum tip - How not to lose it in the traffic
Are you a candidate for road rage? A South African study has shown that drivers get the most outraged at taxi drivers. |
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Centrum tip Getting ticked off?
Love being outdoors? Then be aware of the fact that tick bite fever is common in South Africa especially in people who haven't built up an immunity against it. |
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Centrum tip - Stress-busting tips
Men and women tend to deal with stress in different ways, experts say. Men usually do something physical: run, go to the gym or have sex. |
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Centrum tip Feel like punching your boss?
You're not alone. In a survey of British workers, half said that they have come close to punching a colleague. |
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Centrum tip - Creative ways to de-stress
There are things all of us should do once a year - if only to remind ourselves that we are alive. |
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Centrum tip - How to beat stress eating
Many people turn to comfort foods when they're under stress. This can make the kilos pile on, adding to the stress you're already under. |
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Centrum tip Know acute stress when you feel it
Stress in the Neanderthal's vocabulary referred to the adrenalin rush that he experienced in response to life-threatening situations. |
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Centrum tip Getting more done in a day
One of the major sources of work stress is the inability to get things done. |
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Centrum tip Meditate your stress away
Cope better with stress by learning how to meditate. It's easier than you think and you don't even have to book a trip to Tibet to do it. |
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Centrum tip Greet the day the relaxed way
Are your mornings always rushed? Start your day off on the right foot. |
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Centrum tip Driving your coworkers crazy?
Think about it you probably spend more waking time with your colleagues than you do with your spouse. No wonder every now and then you feel that you could strangle one of them. |
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Centrum tip Get the service you deserve
Youve been on hold for half an hour and then you get put through to the fourth person in a row. You feel a migraine coming on and your urgent admin problem is still not sorted. |
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Centrum tip Stressed to breaking point?
Intense and excess stress can affect your health, your job performance and your enjoyment of life. |
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Centrum tip Driving your colleagues nuts?
People who work together tend to get on each others nerves. |
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Centrum tip - Avoid stress eating
Many people turn to comfort foods when they're under stress. Are you one of them? |
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Centrum tip Dealing with difficult people
Everyone has one or two difficult people in their lives. The question is: what can you do to deal with them? |
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Centrum tip Focus!
You know you have to finish the task at hand, but you just cant get down to doing it. Here's how to improve your concentration. |
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Centrum tip Beating workday blues
Take a few minutes at the end of each working day to prepare for the next. You'll find that you're more in control, more relaxed and able to get more things done. |
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Centrum tip Feel like slapping your boss?
You're not alone. In a survey of British workers, half said that they have come close to punching a colleague. |
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Centrum tip Dealing with panic attacks
Pounding heart, shortness of breath, sweating, fear of losing control or of dying. Do these symptoms sound familiar? These are some of the typical symptoms of a panic attack. |
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Centrum tip Zap stress and take back your life
A stressful job or family life can do more than make you toss and turn at night. Sustained stress suppresses the immune system. |
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Centrum tip Work pressure sparks the blues
New research shows that a high-pressure job doubles the risk of anxiety and depression in young adults. |
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Centrum tip Change your routine
Between working nine-to-five and keeping the family going, most people feel exhausted. |
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Centrum tip Terrified of flying?
If you have a genuine phobia, a few sessions of cognitive-behavioural therapy could help. |
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Centrum tip - Feel better in 10 minutes
Life is not always moonshine and roses. There are those days when you feel really down and despondent. What can you do to give yourself a lift? |
