There's no doubt about it ¬' moving from one home to another is one of the most stressful things we can do in our life. It's not bad enough that we have to pack up everything we own, leave our home, and move to a brand new place. If we hire a moving company we also have to entrust everything we own to complete strangers for transportation and delivery.It's not surprising that our level of stress can soar.I suppose if you're one of those...more
We all know what stress feels like - but did you know that it's all nothing more than a bunch of chemicals in our blood?When we experience something stressful, our adrenal glands make adrenaline and glucocorticoids. These chemicals make our muscles tense, our hearts race, our blood vessels constrict and, hence, our blood pressure spikes.In nature, this rush means the difference between catching something to eat or being something to eat - the "fight or flight" survival instinct.The problem today is that we are so surrounded with stress triggers that our bodies seldom quite get a chance to "shut off". What in the wild kept us alive is now killing us.Stress has very serious side effects on our physiology that most people don't know about, including:1) Lower cognitive ability. Stress shrinks the synaptic links between brain cells - decreasing IQ and reducing the ability to learn.2) Weakened immune system. Stress makes it easier to get sick and makes getting better take longer.3) Lowered dopamine (an essential neurotransmitter) in the brain. Stress and depression are directly linked.4) Belly fat. It's true - as if you didn't have enough to be stressed about already - stress is...more
As a child, play was your life. At school you got to color inside of the lines and master that jump off the swing. As an adult, life has changed considerably. There are bills to pay and deadlines to meet. With each passing day, it may seem like there is more to do than the day before. No doubt about it, life brings stress. But stress does not...more
Stress is just a part of life. Things happen that throw you off balance and your body has a certain reaction. This is all very normal - the fight or flight response. However, long-term exposure to stress has the capability of landing you in some serious health problems. The snowball affect is that you then have more things to stress about and...more
Luxury Barcelona HotelsA vacation in Barcelona can delight you with the best of its lavishness at several of its rich Barcelona hotels, if luxury is on your mind for this trip. Princesa Sofia Hotel conquers a position amongst the top class hotels of Barcelona, not only because of its grand structure which lies in Avenida Diagonal, but also because of the superb manner in which they take care of their guests. The hotel abounds with sophistication, class and contemporary fashion. Some of the best amenities that you might want to try out are the beautiful indoor pool, as well as the relaxing spa service that offers sauna, a spa tub, hydrotherapy treatments, beauty services, and in-room massage treatments. There is also the so-called fitness room that has huge mirrors, weights and exercise machines where guests can work out during any time of the day as this small gym is open for 24 hours. Buffet breakfast is available every morning and delightful la carte or buffet menus are available in the Contraste Restaurant, readily served to satisfy your stomachs. Princesa Sofia Hotel will surely be the most convenient and charming place to stay. Extraordinary Package Tours from...more
Visiting DenverWhen you choose to visit Denver, Colorado there are a number of things to consider. This is one of the countrys most beautiful and scenic locations. There is a lot to both do and to see here. Travelers come to this location for...more
Our vivid imaginations often have the power to alleviate or exacerbate stressful situations. On the one hand, we can come up with a lot of different solutions for the same problems; yet on the other, we also can create all manner of roadblocks for...more
Don't feel stressed out! Here are things in our lives that can instantly help you restore to good form!Here are some things to get you instantaneously feeling great in no time!Ever have a gut-busting laugh session with a friend and feel your...more
Coping With The Stress Of Your Office JobIt may surprise you but the main reason why we get stressed isn't that we have "too much to do". For most of us, having too much to do is perfectly fine as long as we know what our priorities are and if we can...more
Stress occurs on a regular basis and there are many different types of stress out there as well. Even though you may not really understand stress, there is no doubt that you have actually experienced it at some point or another. Stress doesn't always...more
If youre looking for a way to make big bucks in the real estate business without needing a huge investment capital, you might want to consider investing in a distressed property. Distressed or undervalued homes are considered diamonds in the rough by...more