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If you find yourself getting sick often, it can start to affect your life in a variety of ways negatively. From time lost at work, dragging energy levels, and maybe even depression. After a while, it’s essential that you start looking into reasons why it keeps occurring.
On average a person catches a common cold twice a year. So if your number of illnesses a year a surpassing this by a long shot, then you should get proactive about finding the root of the cause. [Read more…]
Technology enables us to take on more work over longer periods of time. Even in traditional work environments, increased demand for speed, productivity, and mobility can seem unmanageable.
Mobile technologies blur the lines between our personal and professional lives, and lead us to use our downtime to check work emails or even finish tasks outside the office. Work stress can start to compound and negatively impact your life.
Here are four warning signs that you might be suffering from work-related stress. [Read more…]
You may be surprised to know that one of the most dangerous environments for your health could be the place where you’re working in right now. But this is actually true, the workplace can contribute to stress and job-related stress is one of the most common forms of stress one experiences in one’s lifetime.
Job-related stress has a detrimental effect on health, contributing to various illnesses and even leading to death. This handy infographic is quite a handy resource to determine the answers to the question, ” is job stress killing you?” [Read more…]
These days, that is how I feel. Eric Clapton’s song “Running on Faith” keeps playing in my head, but it seems more like “running on empty” for me. For sure, I am not the only person in this situation. In this fast paced world we live in, burn out is a common thing, and stress even more so. So how do you manage when you’re in this situation? Here are some tips that will help you run on empty.
Don’t deviate from routine. As boring as it may sound, this will help you get through your days till you have the time to sit back and unwind. Following routine imposes order into your life, and when you’re out of fuel, this order might be the thing that will save you.
Don’t keep everything to yourself. I am – was – so guilty of this. I hate telling other people what I am really going through. Then I found friends who will listen no matter what, and not judge no matter what. Spilling your guts help. It really does.
Feed yourself. It’s common sense. You are already exhausted – you can’t starve yourself, too! Try eating every four hours. Avoid high sugar food, though, as you’ll experience a crash like nothing else.
As much as possible, avoid medication. Yeah, they work and keep you awake BUT they also have side effects. You get jumpy and jittery, and you won’t be able to focus. Try moving instead – exercise a bit to get that blood flowing.
Last, when you get the chance, hit the sack. Nothing beats a good night’s sleep.