Managing workplace stress
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? You’re not alone. Workplace stress can impact all of us. This article explores the causes of stress at work and equips you with strategies to manage it
Read moreSunday 4 March 2018 is Clean Up Australia Day – When the rubbish is gone, nature can carry on. Social interaction, physical activity and contact with nature can have positive effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.
Sunday 4 March 2018 is Clean Up Australia Day. From pristine beaches to ancient forests, we are lucky to have one of the best natural landscapes in the world.
However, the rubbish created through mass consumption is clogging our streets, beaches, parks, bushland and waterways. We are all part of the problem – but we can also be part of the solution while helping our own wellbeing.
Research into the positive impact of participation in social and community events has been around for some time now, and is still ongoing, with studies suggesting an increase in wellbeing for those involved.
“Individuals helping others are more likely to rate themselves as happy.”
Social interaction, physical activity and contact with nature can have positive effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.
We are all social creatures who seek the comfort and support of others from time to time, and although socialising can be a daunting prospect for some, it is important to not become withdrawn. Individuals who lack social contacts are more likely to experience elevated levels of stress, with some researchers placing social isolation on par with high blood pressure, obesity, lack of exercise or smoking as a risk factor.
The emotional support provided by social connections within the local community may help to reduce stress and anxiety while fostering a sense of meaning and purpose. So what are you waiting for? Visit the Clean Up Australia Day website to join a Clean Up Site near you.
If you are feeling alone or isolated and need support call Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
If it is an emergency, dial 000.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? You’re not alone. Workplace stress can impact all of us. This article explores the causes of stress at work and equips you with strategies to manage it
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Read moreAnxiety is more than a passing feeling of being worried or nervous when you have an important or stressful event coming up. When anxiety is long term and doesn’t go away after a stressful event, it can start to affect your everyday life. Here we look at the anxiety symptoms and causes of anxiety.
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