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STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It can form due to many different reasons such as feeling under pressure, big changes in life, lack of control, overwhelming responsibilities, experiencing hate or abuse or stages of uncertainty and worry. Stress lives in people in differentContinue reading “STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES”

POWER OF VISUALISATION

Visualising is when you have a clear vision of the future; seeing yourself in a situation in the future where something has happened, usually where you have some level of success and/ or completed a goal. By clearly defining these visions, it can provide motivation to move towards it and often reveal some of theContinue reading “POWER OF VISUALISATION”

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence is defined as a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities and judgement, and that you have a sense of control in your life. Studies have shown that confidence has various benefits: ● Linked to longer, healthier living ● Leads to higher happiness levels ● Aids not only mental but also physical health ●Continue reading “BUILDING CONFIDENCE”

Digital Detox

Try to switch off your phone for a while to get less distracted. I know it may be challenging, as it is almost as though we do not know how to function without our phones. But we do! A digital detox can only be good for you. It would reduce the ‘noise’ from social mediaContinue reading “Digital Detox”

Celebrate Your Successes! You Deserve It.

Generation Panic’ers tend to rush from one thing to the other. In doing so, they forget to pause and celebrate their achievements along the way. Ambitious high-achieving professionals are often so focused on the end result that they forget to stop and appreciate what has already been achieved. They do set goals, but once theyContinue reading “Celebrate Your Successes! You Deserve It. “

The Positive Impact of a Gratitude Book

A gratitude book is proven to have a positive impact on our lives. It brings us a wealth of positive emotions. By practicing gratitude, Generation Panic’ers can learn to appreciate the small things in life, feel happier and be calmer. As we learn to discover the positives in the everyday moments, we can reduce ourContinue reading “The Positive Impact of a Gratitude Book”

Find Your Creative Flow

Do you feel stuck at work in the same routines day after day? Are you struggling for inspiration? For many Generation Panic’ers this is common. With very demanding jobs and packed agendas with scheduled activities, we have little room left for creativity. We are often spinning around on a fast-paced hamster wheel – how canContinue reading “Find Your Creative Flow”

Try Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation has been around for thousands of years and yet, in many ways, it seems that it is most needed now. In a time where we often feel overwhelmed by all the “noise” and everything we have to do and accomplish, we forget to be in the moment, and to sit still and be silent.Continue reading “Try Meditation & Mindfulness”

The Importance of Boundaries

Do you sometimes finish a conversation or a phone call with a nagging feeling of dissatisfaction or even a sense of frustration? Did you say ‘yes’ to doing something when you actually did not want to do it whatsoever? To know your boundaries and convey them in a clear way is essential to feeling good;Continue reading “The Importance of Boundaries”

Comfort Zone – Help or Hinderance?

Our comfort zone is a place where we feel safe, protected and peaceful… For much of the time, it can feel like the best place to be. It is beneficial to have a calm spot that you can return to, particularly as it can be so exhausting just getting through the day with your anxiety.Continue reading “Comfort Zone – Help or Hinderance?”