By the time Christmas day has come there have been 1001 tasks that have needed to be marked off the list. At this time of year adults and children are often tired and limping to the finishing line. That finishing line is Christmas, which is often linked with a “break” or holiday.
Many people are in a battle with weight and are sick of the fight. For some individuals addressing the underlying psychological issues related to weight management can prove highly effective. For others bariatric surgery assists to gain control as well addressing unhelpful patterns.
Factors such as dysfunctional eating patterns, depression and anxiety as well as poor self-esteem can impact upon weight. Addressing psychological issues either pre or post surgery, can facilitate weight loss and improve mental health.
This month we are looking at Sleep and the top 6 Healthy Sleep Tips for a better nights rest. We will look at ways to establish some healthy sleep habits and strategies for long-term solutions to sleep difficulties.
Men are well known for keeping things bottled up. They have been taught to be stoic, “be a man”, conform to this ‘man-code’ of behaviour that says you must fix everything on your own. 2 Self-reliance can be isolating and at times not helpful. Self-reliance and creating emotional isolation can reduce the likelihood of a man talking to mates or loved ones about things that are troubling.
This month we are looking at health and wellbeing in the workplace and asking the question:
How is your workplace health and wellbeing?
We will be looking at awareness, early intervention, work-related stress, and creating a safe and healthy workplace environment.
If you answered yes to many of these questions you may be experiencing a depressive episode. There are many forms of depression. Some people display consistently low or flat mood while others may not be able to enjoy once enjoyable aspects of life. If you are depressed, keep in mind that you are not alone. Depression is an extremely common issue. Approximately 20 percent of the population may experience a depressive episode at least once in their life.
Worry and anxiety can make you feel uneasy and effect your concentration, sleep, memory and confidence. You may be unable to relax or enjoy once enjoyable activities. Excessive worry also leads us to being indecisive and doubt ourselves.
Learning to tame anxiety can be an amazing relief for the anxious person. Learning to tone down their anxiety to enable them to be in control of it rather than feeling controlled by it is very possible.
