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In a Panic

An overwhelming rush of energy courses through your body When we are stressed cortisol and adrenaline levels increase in the body; a surge of energy that pushes you into action. You suddenly feel your heartbeat increase, you begin to breathe faster and can start sweating. This reaction is called the ‘fight-or-flight response’, a physiological response toContinue reading “In a Panic”

Your Body Speaks – Listen and Trust your Gut Feeling

Have you noticed that when you are feeling down your shoulders are hunched? Or when you are worried, your muscles becomes tense and your neck feels tight and strained. Our body can physically reflect the emotions we are feeling. Amy Cuddy in her TED Talk talks about the power pose and how we can ultimatelyContinue reading “Your Body Speaks – Listen and Trust your Gut Feeling”

5 things I wish I had known in my twenties

Do you recognise yourself? Anxiety is more common than we think If the above sounds familiar, you are not alone. It is anxiety. Today, nearly 300 million people worldwide are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, like worry or fear. It can be mild or severe. A healthy dose ofContinue reading “5 things I wish I had known in my twenties”