The Vagus nerve assists our bodies in switching between the flight-or-fight response and the parasympathetic mode, which is when we feel rested and relaxed. It plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing and can help reduce anxiety and depression, stress and inflammation and increase immunity and longevity.
Five Tips To Help You Cope With Uncertainty In 1948, the mathematician, electrical engineer, and cryptographer Claude Shannon stated that 'information' is 'reduction of uncertainty.' (Shannon, 1948). Living with so much uncertainty is challenging. Humans crave information about the future in the same way we crave food and other primary rewards. The brain perceives [...]
Ways to Manage Anxiety We often worry when faced with stressful situations in different areas of our lives such as finances, work or relationships. However, if worries become excessive and irrational for an extended period of time, then you may be suffering from anxiety, which can feel like it is hard to manage. Although most [...]
How To Make Criticism Work For You Are you the type of person who finds it difficult to handle criticism? Don't worry, you're not alone. Here are some ways to help you make it work for your benefit and view it as a positive. Listen and keep an open mind. Listen to the feedback that [...]
Stress - Why Giving Yourself a Break Will Heal You Stress is a normal part of life. However, when the stress response is triggered repeatedly, it can cause problems to your body. Aside from physical complications, psychological turmoil can damage your overall mental health. Taking a break from any stressful situations, whether from work or [...]
