We all become stressed for a number of reasons. There are big stressors in life such as death or loss of a job. And there are daily stressors such as not having enough time, too many things to do, or worry about the future.
To determine how much stress people are feeling in their lives, researchers have been coming up with ways to measure stress for decades. This can range from assessments to interviews to full on hook the body up to sensors and run through a series of tests and exercises.
One of the most popular and influential approaches to the measurement of stress was developed back in 1967 by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe.… Continue reading . . .
There are many situations or things that can cause stress. But what causes stress specifically in your body? Why do our bodies react to stress the way they do?
During our lifetimes we will inevitably face change. Change is hard. The most stressful life events are all about major change – some abruptly while others are planned.
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The major causes of life stresses are changes – divorces, deaths, major illnesses, marriage, births. The major causes of work stresses are often out of your control.
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Mindfulness is all about being in the moment. Paying attention to what is going on around you. Using your senses to feel the experience happening right then. What I often notice when I am out and about, however, is the silent killer of mindfulness.
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The quick answer to what is the Energy Pyramid: it is the 4 elements of exercise, rest, nutrition, and purpose structured to provide optimal energy levels. You can see the layout in the above diagram.
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Life Stress Test: Risk of Getting Sick
StressBy Bert Brown
We all become stressed for a number of reasons. There are big stressors in life such as death or loss of a job. And there are daily stressors such as not having enough time, too many things to do, or worry about the future.
To determine how much stress people are feeling in their lives, researchers have been coming up with ways to measure stress for decades. This can range from assessments to interviews to full on hook the body up to sensors and run through a series of tests and exercises.
One of the most popular and influential approaches to the measurement of stress was developed back in 1967 by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe.… Continue reading . . .