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Burnout – Dealing with Rising Demands at Work

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Emily, a finance manager, has been working 60-hour weeks for several months to meet deadlines. She starts feeling constantly exhausted, both physically and mentally. Work that she once found engaging now seems overwhelming, and she’s easily irritated with her colleagues. Despite putting in more hours, her productivity declines. Eventually, she starts calling in sick frequently […]

How Optimists are Healthier and Less Stressed

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If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking. As it turns out, people who are more optimistic about their future actually tend to be significantly healthier. Many studies show that […]

How An Always On Work Culture Damages Workers and Employers

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The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous “996” culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm 6 days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success. A PR boss at Chinese tech firm Baidu publicly apologized in May after glorifying a work-till-you-drop culture. Qu Jing advised staff […]

What Kind of Stress Eater Are You?

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The relationship between stress and food is a complex one. Stress hormones like cortisol can increase food cravings, especially for energy-rich foods like sugar and fat. For others, stress-related digestive issues like nausea or constipation will reduce their appetite. For many, stress can trigger emotional eating, where individuals turn to comfort foods do satisfy some […]

Developing Trust in Relationships to Control Stress

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Trust is the bedrock upon which meaningful relationships are built. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together intimacy, security, and happiness. But what happens when this foundation crumbles? When doubt, suspicion, and fear creep into your life, how do you rebuild trust and find peace? It is surely a very stressful experience when the foundations […]