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How to beat social anxiety

Beating social anxiety involves a combination of understanding what causes it, managing reactions, accepting discomfort, and changing the thought patterns and behaviours associated with social anxiety. Key strategies include practising mindfulness, gradually exposing yourself to feared situations, challenging negative thoughts, showing yourself compassion, shifting your focus and setting boundaries. Practicing positive behaviours and relaxation techniques and taking care of yourself are all crucial steps to take towards overcoming social anxiety.

Managing and Understanding Work-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Individuals and Organisations

Work-based anxiety is a significant issue that can affect individuals and organisations. This document explores the causes, consequences, and potential solutions for work-related anxiety, providing a comprehensive guide for both employees and employers. Understanding Work-Based Anxiety Definition: Anxiety is a feeling of worry, unease, or nervousness, often about an upcoming event or something with an… Read More »Managing and Understanding Work-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Individuals and Organisations

What is hippocampus anxiety

Firstly, it’s important to understand that the hippocampus is a part of your brain that is involved in learning, memory, emotional control, and stress arousal. When we talk about ‘hippocampus anxiety‘, we’re referring to the role of this structure in the experience of anxiety. The hippocampus can be affected by stress, which in turn impacts… Read More »What is hippocampus anxiety

How to build stress busting habits

To build habits that help you beat stress, you can use a variety of techniques that focus on understanding your stress triggers and creating new, healthier responses. Here’s how you can approach building those habits: 1. Understand Your Stress and Anxiety Habits Recognise that anxiety is a habit: Your anxious tendencies are often learned behaviours… Read More »How to build stress busting habits

How to use self-havening

Self-Havening is a psychosensory technique that uses touch to create a sense of calm and safety, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Here’s how you can use the Self-Havening technique: Identify your emotional distress: Think about the specific event or situation that’s causing you distress. Bring the feelings associated with it to mind. Rate your… Read More »How to use self-havening

Overcoming Overwhelm

Excessive overwhelm can be a significant contributor to stress, anxiety and depression. Overwhelm happens when a person is faced with more to be done than they can manage, and where some of those tasks involved are beyond their current capabilities. Often, the initial reaction to overwhelm is to work harder, work longer hours, try multitasking… Read More »Overcoming Overwhelm