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How to Stop Yourself Becoming Another Stress Statistic

September 11, 2010 by David

Last week I started a series of posts on stress, and below I have included an article that gives a very good overview of the impact of stress on our modern world. It also includes a few “calming techniques”, but I will return to this in the future.stress epidemic

The article author, Jennifer Summers, is also the writer of “The Ultimate Guide to Health & Happiness“, one of the few books that I have reviewed and recommended.

The Stress Epidemic

The statistics are truly shocking…

  • Over 19 million Americans are currently suffering from stress and anxiety related disorders.
  • Up to 75% of people in employment are dissatisfied or unhappy with their jobs.
  • Stress related accidents are increasing year on year.
  • Stress levels have increased substantially in children, teenagers and the elderly.
  • The majority of people that are suffering from such stress disorders refuse to seek medical help.
  • Stress is now considered to be a key factor in health complaints such as stomach disorders, certain cancers and heart condition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: anxiety & fears, happiness, stress Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety related disorder, clinical psychology, coping, human behavior, jennifer summers, psychology, statistics, stomach disorder, stress, stress disorder, stress levels, stress related, stress statistics, stress-related disorders, sympathetic nervous system

Stress – Learn to Switch Off

September 3, 2010 by David

I didn’t plan to, but I ended up having a summer break from blogging. Yet again I’ve tinkered with the format, design and overall direction of where I’m heading. The bottom line is that writing this blog is always going to be a pleasure rather than a stress. I hope you continue to enjoy reading it.

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Holiday from Stress, or a Stressful Holiday?

As I write this most schools in the UK have reopened after the summer holiday (or vacation).  My daughters don’t return to University for a few weeks and all three are currently enjoying themselves in hot foreign locations  on holiday.

Whilst holidays have always made a big hole in our family budget,  I have always been grateful that we have made the most of opportunity’s to go away on holiday as a family.  Its interesting how far out of our comfort zone we step sometimes when going on holiday.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: stress Tagged With: holiday, learn, stress, stress levels, summer break, summer holiday, switch off, travel, vacation, working time

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