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.
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…]
As I write this I’m ending a frantic week trying to get everything together before we go on holiday (vacation) to Gozo. As you read this (if its around 27th July) I should be totally chilled (but also very hot!) as I relax on holiday. So with that in mind I thought I’d write a quick checklist of things you can do if to keep stress at bay and feel more relaxed.