by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 23, 2021 | Depression, Stress Management
Everyone experiences ups and downs in their moods, and sadness can be a natural reaction to many events in our lives. Many people use the word “depression” when speaking about these feelings. But in reality, depression is much more than feeling...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 16, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19 & Mental Health, Stress Management
Coping With News-Related Anxiety At the best of times, reading the news can cause extra stress. When the headlines are alarming, many of us experience anxiety levels so high that we can have difficulty coping. How can we control our anxiety when the media blasts us...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
It is common to procrastinate, and we all do it from time to time. Sometimes, however, anxiety can be the reason you procrastinate. Procrastination is too often marked as laziness or something that could easily be resisted by putting in a little more effort. However,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 7, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Many people can manage their time exceptionally well and seem to find the perfect balance of work and play. For others, this doesn’t come naturally, and it can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. What Is Time Management? Successful time management is when...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Stress and anxiety could affect the body in surprising ways. Stressful situations trigger a fight-or-flight response in your body. Your brain orders the body to release stress hormones. It is the body’s way to help you stay alert, focused and ready to react...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2021 | Stress Management
STRESS MANAGEMENT What is Stress? Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger – whether real or imagined – the body’s defences kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process,...
