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Stress
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Are you burnt out?
It is 4am and you're pacing the house, drafting an imaginary letter of resignation, fighting a sense of outrage and inadequacy.
'Tis the season to de-stress
Waiting in line at another shop for last-minute gifts and dreading the impending arrival of the in-laws, it hits you: Where did all the fun of the holidays go?
Dare to live longer
Thought now was the time to take things easy? You might not being doing yourself any favours. A bit of adrenaline and a sense of adventure might be just what you need.
Overwhelmed?
Are you at a point in your life where you feel that everything is getting a bit too much for you? Here is how to regain a grip on things.
Zap stress
Question: What are the things that stress us most? Answer: All things we can’t avoid. But there’s a way.
To leave or to stay?
Is the grass really greener on the other side? As many South Africans debate whether to leave SA for good, we look at the stress of leaving versus the stress of staying.
Stress can make you lose the plot
It happens to all of us: the nervous tension building up in your stomach before a speech, a job interview or a dreaded test. Here's how not to let stress get the better of you.
Don't worry, be happy
We spend a lot of time worrying needlessly about our health. The good news is that a lot of the scare stories shouldn't be keeping you awake at night.
Manage your stress
Managing stress is the key to maintaining good health, says Dr Kevin Lentin, Health and Lifestyle Consultant.
Bullying, sleep disturbance link
Current or past exposure to workplace bullying is linked with sleep disturbances, a new study finds.
Reflexology a stress-buster
Many of our ailments and disorders today are stress-related. Reflexology can go a long way in helping you to cope better.
13 hidden signs of stress
Think stress, think racing pulse and sweat. But there are many other ways in which your body is deseprately trying to tell you to slow down before it implodes.
Job interview: Handy tips
Do you stress about an upcoming job interview? Follow these handy tips.
Stress and your body
What are the symptoms of stress? And how does it affect your body? We take a closer look.
Is all stress bad for you?
In life, there is positive and negative stress. Read on to find out whether the stress in your life is toxic or good for you.
Stress
Are you stressed out? Your diet might help. Here's how.
Stress
Adults and children have to deal with increasing stressors. We look at stress and its impact on people.
Don't let stress manage you
If you've been overdoing things, your body has a way of telling you. If you recognise any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering the effects of stress.
Early stress tied to mental illness
Adults in treatment for severe mental disorders report greater levels of childhood stress than adults without psychiatric disorders, researchers found.
In free fall
Slipping off the edge of your comfort zone may be terrifying, but it could bring just the opportunities you need. So face your fear and take the first step into a brave new life.
Time out from stress
We all need a little peace and quiet, but it’s getting harder and harder to find a still corner.
Give a little
Times are hard, but there are ways to make ourselves feel better without maxing out the credit card.
7 office disasters
What do you do when colleagues disrespect boundaries, you battle to get proper recognition or have to face an unpleasant confrontation? CyberShrink has the answers.
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