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"What does the word “work” mean to you? To some, it means unpleasantness, stress, and drudgery. To others, it means happiness, fulfillment, challenge and gratification." Catherine Pulsifer, from Wings for Work |
Stress Symptoms A certain amount of stress is good for us – it keeps us alert and on our toes. However, continual high levels of stress can result in symptoms such as headaches, lack of concentration, burn-out, anxiety, eating disorders, mood swings, sweaty palms, shaking hands, high blood pressure. There may be feelings of being under attack, insomnia, lack of motivation, absence of joy, obesity, depression, and aimlessness – to name but a familiar few. And, as stress lowers our immune system and makes us more susceptible to illness, there may be other ‘unexplainable symptoms’, which have no obvious correlation with our situation. Causes Some of the typical causes of stress are unsatisfactory relationships or unfulfilling jobs that do not allow us to be ourselves and do not honour our values. It could be financial and social insecurity. Or life transitions - such as getting married, having children, starting a new job, or retiring. Relocation can be a cause as can an accident or an illness. Research shows that we are at our most fulfilled, confident, calmest, and healthiest when we have the below listed important life ingredients in alignment:
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