stress
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4 Ways to Stop Thinking the Worst Will Happen When You’re Stressed
Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they will be asked so that they can prepare, or imagine the interview going well. For others, the thought of an interview will cause them to toss and turn all night thinking of every worst case…
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4 Mindfulness Practices Designed Specifically to Help You Manage Financial Stress
Money is a stressful topic for many people. That’s been the case for a long time, and financial circumstances are only worsening for folks across Australia right now. While there is little we can do to change the external situations influencing Australian bank balances right now, we can take a look at ways to better…
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Ask LH: Does Chamomile Tea Actually Calm You Down?
If you’ve ever struggled to sleep or felt anxious, chances are someone has told you to sip on some chamomile tea. Whether that be your parent or Dr Google, many people believe that the properties of chamomile tea can help calm you down and whisk you off to sleep. But does it actually help? I’m…
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How a Supportive Circle of Friends Can Help Undo the Damaging Effects of Stress
Stress affects up to 90% of people, and we know it harms our mental and physical well-being. Stress can impact the activity and function of our genes. It does this via “epigenetic” changes, which turn on and off certain genes, though it doesn’t change the DNA code. But why do some people respond worse to…