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Employers need to follow these simple yet effective practices to extensively work towards employees’ mental, physical and financial health, minimize burnout, boost productivity, support learning and support employee well-being. Modern-day enterprises keep people at the centre and prioritize mental health by persistently striving towards improving work-life balance, encouraging well-being and promoting positive work culture. This is contrary to the pre-Covid times when mental health was side-lined for years and was deprived of the care it deserved due to social norms and stigmas. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kersi Chavda, Consultant Psychiatry at PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC at Mahim, shared, “Today it is believed that a person owes it to himself to actualise his potential and this would include getting to be the best he can be intellectually, physically, mentally, physically and socially. Often there is a diffidence to push oneself out and get what one needs to attain this goal.” He added, “There is also the feeling of being selfish if one puts one’s needs in the forefront. This is where wellness programs that are holistic in nature come in. There is a generalised attempt of working in these different aspects all together, so as to […]
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If you’ve been experiencing chronic anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychiatric Association, roughly 30% of people experience anxiety disorders. This more recent estimate is significantly higher than the 19% reported in the early 2000s by the US National Institute for Mental Health. Anxiety disorders can interfere with daily life and can become debilitating in severe cases if left untreated. Thankfully, anxiety is treatable, and there is a wide array of treatment options. Medications and therapy are two of the most common treatments, but there are also natural anxiety remedies. In some situations, approaches like exercise, meditation and other natural remedies for anxiety may be able to address your symptoms. What is anxiety? Anxiety — in small doses — is a normal part of human life. However, it can become a serious problem when it becomes too frequent, intense or disconnected from reality. Healthy anxiety levels can help warn us about potential threats and increase our reaction speeds. But with an anxiety disorder, people may feel overwhelming worry or fear about otherwise mundane matters. In these situations, the brain can become unable to function normally. Some of the more prevalent types of anxiety disorders are listed below. […]
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Do try to go to bed at a similar time every night. This will help the body with a routine and a sleep pattern that actually works. Furthermore, be sure to try to aim for a minimum of seven hours sleep each night. Too much sleep can also be counter-productive, if you are sleeping in excess of nine hours a day, you are getting too much sleep. If you feel you are getting too much sleep, make sure you set an alarm for waking up after eight hours. Sleep trackers are a new technology we can find on fitness watches and bands. They are very informative as they can tell you how long you have slept for, and it detects periods in the night where you were restless. Sleeping too much is detrimental to good health. On a Sunday morning when we are not working, there is a tendency to have a lie-in. Furthermore, those late nights out when you have been to a party, and you oversleep the next morning. Don’t! Although it might be tempting, too much sleep wreaks havoc with our internal clock. The following night when we go to bed, there is a strong likelihood we […]
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If you have a tendency to worry about worst-case scenarios, it’s possible to get your brain on a different track. 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 scenario possible—no matter how outlandish these may be. If you’re someone who has a tendency to do the latter, you are prone to catastrophizing. Catastrophizing is a tendency to assume the worst will happen when imagining a future situation—even if you have evidence that this is not the most likely outcome. People who like to feel in control (and are therefore intolerant of uncertainty) are more likely to catastrophize. This has been linked to anxiety—suggesting that frequent catastrophizing may be a factor in developing certain mental health problems. Catastrophizing comes from the belief that by imagining what might go wrong, we’re better able to protect ourselves from harm—both physical and mental. However, this tendency is only helpful if you’re able to correctly predict what will happen […]
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What’s not to love about yoga? You get countless physical benefits that can greatly improve your fitness, not to mention the amazing gains towards mental health that are just as beneficial as the physical ones! Not everyone finds a style of yoga that they really enjoy, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. For those seeking something a little different and more out-there from their yoga, why not try your hand at some of these styles? Yoga Dating Yes, yoga dating is in fact, a thing! It’s pretty much like you would imagine it to be – speed dating meets yoga. So rather than go out to a crowded bar or noisy club why not take a different approach to finding love and keep in shape at the same time? It’s all rather light-hearted of course; the yoga moves are based on using two people, with you rotating with various partners to try them out. You perform different stretches, lifts and attempts at balancing using two people, which can be a lot of fun – especially if your partner is rather cute! You could even gain a fair amount of confidence from this too, which is an added bonus! […]
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With the fitness centric world that we are living in today, we have a majority of the world just rushing in on diets, trying those intense workouts and then going to their jobs. Unfortunately, this causes a lot of stress since your body is already tired when you leave for work. We aren’t saying that a workout is bad by any means, we certainly encourage doing yoga at the start of your day, and then having a workout after your job. There are some yoga poses which are really beneficial and help a lot in weight loss. Here are some of them: 1. Rocking Boat: Stressing on your abs and back, performing rocking boat is a great way to get your tummy in good shape. To perform it, simply start by sitting with your knees bent, hand on your thighs and feet on the floor. Keeping your torso straight and your head aligned, slowly lean back by around 45 degrees, and raising feet in the manner that your body resembles a wide ‘V’. 2. Chair: For making a chair yoga position, just stand with your toes forward and feet together, keeping your arms at the sides. Next, breathe in and […]
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Thanks to the hectic lifestyle, stress seems to have become an inseparable part of your life now. The fact that stress is linked to many chronic health disorders is well known, but little effort is actually made to tackle this problem. Check out these 10 simple lifestyle changes you could make to reduce your stress and anxiety levels better, sometimes even without realizing it! Decorating your Home Getting yourself involved in recreational activities is an effective way to beat stress. Simply getting some new cushion covers or sheets and brightening up the room a bit can help you get more calm and relaxed. Getting Flowers Get them for yourself or for someone you love- it doesn’t matter. Simply looking at colorful, fresh flowers can lighten up your mood, and that’s how wonderful nature truly is. Alternatively, you could also spend some time at a pet shop and enjoy the amazing stress-relieving benefits of pet therapy. Reading a Book Getting yourself engrossed in a self help or motivational book is another effective way to reduce stress levels dramatically. Even if you haven’t been a book lover, give it a try- you’ll notice the difference this simple act can make. Leaving Work […]
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Despite the difficulties caused by panic attacks, there are strategies to control the symptoms and lessen worry. Yoga is a centuries-old discipline that can aid in reducing anxiety and controlling panic attack symptoms. Additionally, yoga can improve mindfulness, lessen anxiety, and help with stress management. An increase in the body’s normal reaction to stress, fear, or excitement is what causes panic attacks. The body, the psyche, and one’s general health can all be impacted by the symptoms of panic attacks. Negative thoughts and uncomfortable physical sensations, such as rapid heartbeat, perspiration, and heavy breathing, are frequently present during panic attacks. A person’s quality of life can be negatively impacted by panic attacks, even if some people are more prone to them than others. Despite the difficulties caused by panic attacks, there are strategies to control the symptoms and lessen worry. Yoga is a centuries-old discipline that can aid in reducing anxiety and controlling panic attack symptoms. Additionally, yoga can improve mindfulness, lessen anxiety, and help with stress management. How Yoga can help with Panic Disorder? There are various symptoms associated with anxiety and panic like tightness, feelings of tension and pain sensitivity. Yoga asanas can help ease the physical discomfort that comes with […]
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Do you hold on to bad things when they happen to you? Like a loss job opportunity or a relationship that ended? These are just two of the many things that can cause us to feel regret. But how do you handle the good things that happen to you? Have a quick celebration and then move on to whatever life brings to you? What about if you changed that routine? Try holding on to how the good things made you feel and let go of the bad things that happened? A lot of research has given us results that when we invite enjoyment, happiness and pleasure in our lives, our immune system improves and our metabolism speeds up. This all leads to a healthier and sexier person. Why Does Happiness Do This? When we are experiencing happiness, joy and pleasure, it relaxes us. While we are in a relaxed state of being, it balances our body instead of firing off cortisol and insulin, our stress hormones. So, how ready are you to begin your celebration path to good health? Here are 3 Tips To Get You Started • Make Your Birthday A Month Long Not Just One Day: Go ahead […]
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Insomnia is one of the root causes of many deadly ailments and diseases. It is very important to tweak your lifestyle so that you can get an uninterrupted and sound sleep of 7-8 hours every day to be healthy both physically and mentally. Here are a few yoga asanas that can help you get rid of sleeplessness, and make your mental health calm, relaxed, and body rejuvenated. Can’t sleep? You are not alone, as according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, insomnia among adults is a common problem with 30-35 per cent having brief symptoms of sleeplessness, 15-20 per cent having short-term insomnia, and a massive 10 per cent people suffering from chronic insomnia disorder. Various studies have also given out shocking figures suggesting as many as 75 per cent of adults aged 65 and older have symptoms of insomnia and the numbers just keep increasing. According to experts, sleeplessness can be blamed on your lifestyle, diseases, and an increase in stress levels, among many causes. However, to treat this disorder, rather than popping pills which may cause a lot of side effects, it is best to try natural ways. Yoga can help you snooze peacefully for at least […]
