Stress
…struggling to Cope?
At times, we find ourselves stuck in a downward spiral without the support to draw on and help us through.
Stressful situations and the demands of life’s responsibilities can seem difficult and overwhelming at times. Often people describe themselves as ‘stressed’ when they feel worried or overloaded, fearful or anxious, with everyday symptoms that include not being able to relax, or sleep, suffering headaches or upset stomach and easily losing their temper. Too much stress, or mismanaged stress can cause serious health conditions.
Sometimes, a little stress can be helpful, to protect and warn us, to help you to escape a dangerous situation or to encourage us toward change and growth. Stress is the body’s reaction to being challenge. A stress response is actually how the body reacts to any kind of pressure or even threat, flooding the nervous system with adrenalin and cortisol to alert the body so it’s ready to act, in ‘flight’ or ‘fight’ mode.
“ …I have tried numerous therapies, most of them without success. Life gets really easy when you give yourself permission to take control of your life. Highly recommended.”
Private Counselling Nottingham can be helpful in preventing greater problems developing. Supporting you in learning how to better manage the stress in your life.
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.
Work-related stress
…your office is where you live
Whether we are working from home or away from home, without balance work can take over our lives. It is often hard for us to acknowledge an excessive relationship with work as a problem. Becoming a ‘workaholic’ can become a defence from confronting the realities of life, such as, neglecting of family life, or significant relationships.
Working Remotely
Working remotely can be a lonely place, a lack of human contact and interaction for long periods of time can creates a vicious cycle that promotes isolation and feeds stress. Working from home can be a struggle to find a balance between home life and work or we find ourselves more vulnerable to working longer hours, work a more intense work pace and the work-home interference can cause greater stress.
“ …what was gathering dust in my personal life was having the same effect on my work, drinking became my separation from work. Ive grown and learned so much of myself, and learning about communication was key for me. Ive made better choices, I have various friends, not just online, and I’m more mindful of me. I still enjoy my work, but now have a life outside of work…” – S. W (I.T)
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.