Stress Management

Impact of Active Work and Play on your Happiness

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Corporate Care, Stress Management

The right balance between work and play will have a huge impact on the happiness level of professionals. Less satisfaction with work life can spill into home life and affect one's family and social interactions. The opposite is also true. Those who are more satisfied with their work tend to develop more fulfilling family relationships and this often is possible if creativity and a sense of play is found in one's occupation. The right kind of work and play can direct happiness How you look at work determines your level of happiness. Viewing work in a more playful way is… Read More Here!

 

Dealing with Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Body Image, Depression, Stress Management

It’s not uncommon to have something about your body that you’d like to improve – most of us feel that way from time to time, but for some people, this dislike of certain parts of their appearance, or even an obsession with self-identified flaws can be problematic. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition where a person is extremely preoccupied with perceived imperfections in their body, that in reality, are not there. It occurs accompanied by an extreme fear of being judged by others that is often recurrent, causes extreme distress, and prevents the person from functioning normally. Some people… Read More Here!

 

Understanding the Link between Obesity and Depression

Posted on 07/05/2011 in Body Image, Depression, Stress Management

Studies have found that there is a link between obesity and depression in children, although it is not clear if there is a cause and effect relationship or if the two simply go together. In some cases individuals who are obese may be prone to depression because of the social stigma that comes with being overweight or fat. On the other hand, individuals who suffer from depression may be prone to overeating and this will cause an increase in size and weight. People who suffer from anxiety disorders and depression are particularly prone to resort to overeating foods rich in… Read More Here!

 

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