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Hurried, Worried, and Buried

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I met Frank on a crowded business flight. As he lowered his breathless, oversized body into the narrow seat, wiping perspiration from his brow, he activated his smart phone with one hand while whisking his laptop out of its case with the other. Not yielding a second to take in his surroundings, get comfortable, or […]

Why You Should Use Up Your Vacation Leave

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We are currently at the peak of the holiday season, but instead of drinking coconut water on the beach, hiking the mountains and enjoying what life has to offer, a surprising number of people are reluctant to take time out from work. Recent research shows one in five people in Ireland do not take their […]

Three Reasons Why You Feel Stressed When Trying to Relax

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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this – which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing”. Even though stresslaxation is a new term, it describes relaxation-induced anxiety which has been studied for years. This is shown […]

Finding Joy in Little Things

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Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for eons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice? According to research, yes, there is indeed some benefit to savoring fleeting moments of joy – also known […]

Is Stress Turning my Hair Grey?

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When we start to go grey depends a lot on genetics. Your first grey hairs usually appear anywhere between your twenties and fifties. For men, grey hairs normally start at the temples and sideburns. Women tend to start greying on the hairline, especially at the front. The most rapid greying usually happens between ages 50 […]

How to Remain Youthful and Resilient Despite Stress

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A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical well-being, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important if you’re not in a hurry to grow old fast. Studies have shown that people […]