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Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Embracing Uncertainty

Embracing uncertainty can open unexplored possibilities and foster personal growth, offering a valuable alternative to constant certainty and knowledge-seeking.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dehydration and Stress: Another Reason to Drink More Water

Professor Neil Walsh and his team at Liverpool John Moores University have established that people who are dehydrated have higher spikes of cortisol during stressful situations. And these findings, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggest that over the long term, dehydration could have important implications for chronic diseases that are associated with heightened stress responses over time, including depression, anxiety disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Tips for Coping and Grounding in a Topsy-Turvy World

Feeling a bit overwhelmed right now? We are all feeling it lately, personally and collectively as a society. You may be absorbing not only your own stress, but stress from those around you, as well as national stress. The world - and maybe your life - feels like it's turned upside down and may not seem like it makes sense anymore.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Science of Slowing Down

The day I learned to breathe again began, ironically, in a hospital corridor. It was 9:15 a.m., and I was already behind schedule. Emails unanswered, phone buzzing, mind juggling three patient stories at once. Then an elderly man with a cane stepped into the hallway in front of me. He moved slowly, deliberately, pausing between steps as if listening for instructions from the ground.
Mindfulness
Mental health
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Do You Sleep In A "High Stress" Position?

Sleeping in certain protective positions—mummy, stomach with leg up, clutching a pillow, fetal—can indicate chronic stress, high cortisol, or a dysregulated nervous system.
Wellness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

5 ways to use your stress for success

Stress cannot be eliminated; professionals should reframe and harness stress responses as performance-enhancing biological features rather than trying to remove them.
#cortisol
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The truth about stress: from the benefits of the good kind' to the exercise that only makes it worse

Stress has a complex nature and can be influenced by early life experiences and beliefs about stress.
Predictable and voluntary stressors tend to be less harmful and may even enhance performance.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The truth about stress: from the benefits of the good kind' to the exercise that only makes it worse

Stress has a complex nature and can be influenced by early life experiences and beliefs about stress.
Predictable and voluntary stressors tend to be less harmful and may even enhance performance.
#resilience
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I struggle with letting go of things. How can I move on for a calmer life? | Leading questions

Recurrent memories of past slights and minor irritations sustain stress; altering responses, resolving unanswered questions, and practicing coping techniques can reduce their hold.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Men can't cope under pressure! Married blokes are more likely to CHEAT

'Our recent research found that parents, compared to non-parents, reported higher desire for and engagement in infidelity during periods of significant external stress, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.'
Relationships
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Entrepreneurs Have a High Divorce Rate - Do This to Defy the Odds | Entrepreneur

A University of California analysis of 3,900 married business owners found nearly one in three entrepreneurs divorced, roughly double the 10-15% rate of non-founders in the same age bracket.
Relationships
fromAxios
2 months ago

Most U.S. adults stressed by grocery costs: poll

53% of Americans said the cost of groceries was a major source of stress right now, while 33% said it was a minor source of stress.
Food & drink
Mental health
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Author Correction: Stress dynamically modulates neuronal autophagy to gate depression onset

Correction made to data errors in Source Data for figures in a prior publication.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

IT teams lack support in dealing with cyber stress

James Tucker emphasizes that effective cyber resilience strategies contain three elements: "processes, technology, and people." Companies often overlook the importance of the human factor in resilience strategies.
Privacy professionals
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

Stress is wrecking your health: how can science help?

Unrelenting stress contributes to serious health issues and is inadequately addressed in clinical care.
Mental health
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Asking for a friend: I lose my erection during sex. It's so embarrassing and frustrating but I'm too ashamed to go to my doctor. What should I do?

Erectile dysfunction can stem from stress and anxiety, which should be openly addressed rather than shamed.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Londoners spend 171 hours a year waiting for and riding the Underground

London commuters often experience stress and eye discomfort due to pollution and environmental factors during transportation.
Mental health
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety

Stress is situation-dependent; anxiety persists without clear triggers and can escalate from prolonged stress.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

When I Don't Recognize Myself and My Body

Personal experiences with chronic illness can lead to profound disconnection from self, reflecting findings in stress and depersonalization research.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Dog owners who dwell on work stress may pass anxiety to their pooch: study

Interesting findings of this study highlight that stress from work can have a significant impact on dogs, as they pick up on their owner's stress levels.
Pets
#tarot
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Yes, Your Stress Is Contagious

Stress impacts both individuals and their partners, influencing emotional and physiological health.
The Dyadic Biobehavioral Stress Model helps explain mutual influences of stress in relationships.
#moving
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Moving house comes above childbirth' as most stressful life experiences ranked

Moving home is considered one of the most stressful life events, even more so than childbirth and job interviews.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My best friend offered me $10,000 to ease my financial stress. It nearly ended our friendship, but honesty brought us back together.

Money can strain friendships and ego; true connection requires open dialogue about financial stress.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are These 3 Hidden Culprits Ruining Your Sex Life?

Mismatches in sexual desire often stem from deeper emotional, relational, and societal issues rather than just biological factors.
#education
Privacy professionals
fromITProUK
5 months ago

Bigger salaries, more burnout: Is the CISO role in crisis?

CISOs face increasing stress levels despite salary increases, with many struggling to balance responsibilities and well-being.
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