Caregivers, by their nature, will tend to the needs of others before looking after themselves. However, it’s important that caregivers don’t neglect their own health and wellbeing, or else they are likely to experience burnout and this would impact negatively on the quality of care they provide to patients.
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Do You Have IED? Getting a Grip on Your Anger
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) may not be as widely known as obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, but it is just as destructive – to other people and yourself, properties, relationships, careers and studies. Today, about 16 million Americans, or 7% of the adult population, experience IED at some point in their lives.
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Things You Can Do to Help You Manage Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder which is characterised by abrupt onset of intense fear, terror, or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, in addition to feelings of apprehensiveness with regards to the episode of future panic attacks. In fact, about 2 to 3 per cent of people in the United States experience panic disorder in a given year and it is twice as common in women than in men.
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How To Practice Money Mindfulness For Financial Success
The benefits of mindfulness to our physical and mental health and our relationships have been established through numerous studies. Yet, few people associate this pathway to well-being with financial success. If mindfulness means being focused and aware of the present without passing judgment, the same discipline can be applied to money management, too.
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7 Dimensions of Wellness
While some may say there are eight, nine or even 10 dimensions of wellness, here we’ll focus on seven of the most important dimensions of wellness that can help you experience total well-being, physically and emotionally.
By addressing every aspect of well-being you’re likely to feel more balanced, energized and ready to take on anything that life throws at you, and it doesn’t matter where you happen to live on this planet, whether it’s Atlanta, Los Angeles, London or Tokyo. That’s because wellness is a whole lot more than a location, physical health, nutrition or exercise, it integrates all states of mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
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“Wellness” – Just a Buzzword or an Essential Part of Life?
Over the past few years, the word ‘wellness‘ has become much more prevalent in society. But is it just another buzzword to do with fad diets and health trends or an essential part of everyday life?
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