The society we live in demands that we work. And most jobs that exist for people come with some degree of stress or pressure, whether it is the pressure of a deadline or the stress of working closely with a colleague. Workplace stress might take place when you have a lot of work to do […]
Almost everyone is, by now, familiar with stress. The demands placed on us by today’s society means that most of us will, at some time or another, need help in managing our stress. But there are different types of stresses – we have relationship stress, personal stress and, of course, work place stress. Although the […]
Social anxiety disorder, formerly known as “social phobia” is a far more common problem than we actually realise. Next to generalised anxiety and depression, social anxiety is one of the biggest mental health problems faced by human beings. But just what is social anxiety? Everyone gets anxious in social situations from time to time, especially […]
LIs your temper getting you into physically violent situations and trouble with the authorities? Are work relationships deteriorating and your performance suffering from your anger? Are you feeling like you can’t control your temper? Maybe even avoiding people or situations because you know you’ll lose control? Do your family, colleagues or partner walk around on […]
Anger is one of the most commonly experienced emotions and in many cases it is a perfectly healthy and progressive emotion. Everyone feels angry at one time or another. Feeling angry is a good sign that something is happening that is not right or feels unjust. Anger kicks your defence system into action and allows […]
There are specific things we can do to personally influence how happy we are. True, our genes play a role in how happy we are and so does our environment however, much of our happiness is created or not created by our daily habits and activities. In fact, today’s psychology and brain research indicates that […]
Most of us at some stage have encountered situations, either through social activity or even just as a member of the public, where we have been approached by a person or persons in a manner that has left us feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. In these situations, most people can physically remove themselves from the situation, […]
In comparison to other times in Western history, modern women have more life style choices and personal freedom than ever, yet it appears that those choices and freedoms have come at a price. While pre-20th century women certainly had issues to deal with and obstacles to overcome, their role in society, while quite restricted, was […]
There are a million ways that people can be brought down by society and made to feel less than they are as human beings. Violence in the home or on the streets, bullying and intimidation at work or in important relationships, blows to self confidence from real or perceived incidents are just some of what […]
Redundancy can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Apart from the financial burdens associated with unemployment, it can also have long lasting effects on a person’s self-esteem. If left unaddressed, this can lead to a spiral of self-doubt and depression that can leave a person unable to cope with simple day to day […]
