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Work Stress Vs Burnout
We all experience stress or burnout at some time in our careers that is related to the corporate world. Stress is a mental or emotional state where tension is present due to unfavourable circumstances. Contrarily, burnout is a condition brought on by repeated exposure to stress. It results in the weakness of the mind or…
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Stress In Children
The most challenging part of childhood stress would be to recognize it. In adults, it is easy to know whether a person is stressed because we know the signs, and adults can express or talk about it well. We know what kind of help we need or how to ask someone to help us if…
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Workplace Burnout? Understanding The Stages of Burnout🧟♂️
Burnout is a medical condition as per the WHO and it takes a toll on your body and mind. Workplace burnout is one of the most common causes of burnout and the onset of burnout is gradual. It does not happen overnight, but rather in stages. There are 4 stages of burnout you should look…
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How To Handle Work Pressure & When To Quit
Why do you need to manage work pressure? Work pressure. Everyone knows what it is and it is a common feeling to be under pressure at work for any millennial or working professional. In today’s time it is unfortunately a norm to be overworked and deal with constant stress and pressure. It can cause a…
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Work Life Balance: 6 Tips To Achieving Work Life Balance
Evolve > Stress > Work Life Balance: 6 Tips To Achieving Work Life Balance What is work life balance? Work life balance is the equilibrium between your personal life and work life. It is the balance you strike where you spend equal or enough time for yourself, with yourself and loved and on your career and work related…
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Box Breathing Technique for Stress & Focus
Breathing is a great way to change your mood and state of mind. By manipulating the amount of oxygen that enters your system you can reduce stress and anxiety in the moment. Moreover, you can balance your heart rate, blood pressure and gain a sense of calm. Breathing exercises can help you sleep better, practice…
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How To Be Tension Free and Stress Free
Evolve > Stress > How To Be Tension Free and Stress Free You experience a lot of stress everyday. It comes when you’re travelling, when you’re working or any other situation. No matter what is going, stress is a part of life. Stress has a lot of drawbacks and it needs to be managed properly…
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How To Increase Serotonin In Your Body
Serotonin is the hormone that is secreted by your body when you do something relaxing and pleasing. It is also called the mood stabiliser as it boosts your mood and reduces stress! It’s one of the 4 feel-good chemicals secreted by the body when you are happy. Serotonin brings a feeling of relief, reduces stress…
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Serotonin: The Hormone That Can Reduce Stress
Serotonin is the hormone that is secreted by your body when you do something relaxing and pleasing. It is a feel-good hormone that is also called the “mood stabiliser” as it boosts mood and reduces stress. In fact, it’s one of the 4 feel-good chemicals secreted by the body when you are happy. Serotonin brings…
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How To Increase Endorphins In Your Body
Endorphins are hormones that are secreted by your body to mask pain and increase happiness. Part of the feel-good hormones that are also called the “pain killers” as they reduce stress, emotional pain and boosts your mood. In fact, they are one of the 4 feel-good chemicals secreted by the body when you are happy.…
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How Endorphins Mask Pain & Reduce Stress
Endorphins are hormones that are secreted by your body to mask pain and increase joy.. They are feel-good hormones that are also called the “painkiller” as it helps reduce stress, emotional pain and boosts your mood. In fact, it’s one of the 4 feel-good chemicals secreted by the body when you are happy. It gives…
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The 4 Main Behavioural Symptoms of Stress
Stress manifests itself in various ways, including behavioural symptoms of stress. The way you behave, act and feel can be impacted due to the stress you are facing. It can display itself in many ways, but these signs and symptoms of stress are easy to spot. So what are the main behavioural symptoms of stress?…
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The 4 Main Emotional Symptoms of Stress
Stress shows up differently for different people. From showing physical symptoms such as exhaustion and headaches, to loss of appetite and sleepiness. However, stress can also manifest itself in your system through emotional turmoil. Since stress is the body’s response to tension and high pressure situations, it can affect your emotions too. The emotional symptoms…
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The 5 Main Physical Symptoms of Stress
Stress manifests itself in various ways, but its physical symptoms of stress are usually very telling. Stress is stored in our bodies in the form of tension and tightness, but also displays itself in various other ways physically. If you can identify these physical symptoms of stress early on, it’ll help you manage stress better.…
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How To Manage Stress & End The Day Feeling Energised
It’s important to manage stress and energy levels during the day, so you can end your day in high spirits! By incorporating these simple habits into your day, you can stay energised throughout the day and end your workday on a positive note. Stress is an important issue to tackle as workplace stress is the…
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Managing Stress – The Biggest Problem Of Our Time?
Managing stress and anxiety – the biggest problem of our time? Climate change, food security and poverty are arguably some of the biggest challenges ahead of us in the coming decades. And most debates and discussions from school classrooms to global forums focus on these challenges. However, I would argue that there’s an equally important…
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How Stress Impacts Your Sex Life
Stress can affect your life in many different ways. The physical and emotional toll of constant stress can lead to burnout, migraines, exhaustion and many other health issues. One of the more understated impact of stress is how it affects the sex lives of both men & women. How stress impacts your sex life? Reduced…
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Reduce Stress with 8 Activities in Your Daily Routine
The smallest things can have the biggest impact during your day. Adding simple, good habits into your daily routine can help you stay energised, balanced and healthy! These activities take about 5 minutes or less and you should add them to your day. They help you reduce stress, boost productivity and stay balanced all day!…
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Understanding The Types of Stress
Stress is the body’s reaction to certain strain or pressure. When facing stress, your body and mind react in particular ways, different for each person. Stress is usually caused due to certain pressures or difficult circumstances. However, not all stressors are a bad thing. In fact, there are 2 major types of stress. One type…
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6 Meditation Techniques on Evolve to Sleep Faster, Stress Less
Evolve > Sleep > 6 Meditation Techniques on Evolve to Sleep Faster, Stress Less Evolve is an Indian app that makes personal growth light and joyful! Our guided audios incorporate a variety of proven techniques to help you sleep better, practice daily meditation, stress less, reduce anger, build relationships, increase productivity & improve focus. Our…
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Reduce Stress Instantly With The PIL Method
“Stress is the pandemic of the 21st century” said the WHO and then Covid-19 came along. However, with the outbreak, it’s fair to assume stress levels have gone through the roof. Work from home creates workplace stress, dealing with lockdown is difficult, you’re unable to meet friends and loved ones too. There are a host…
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Reduce Stress By Practicing Gratitude In These 4 Ways
Did you know? Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions you can experience. When you practice gratitude, express gratefulness or do something good, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin. This is also known as “the love hormone”… It helps reduce stress, makes you happy and boosts your mood! In fact, there’s an entire…
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Demystifying Workplace Burnout
Workplace burnout refers to a condition of extreme mental and physical exhaustion due to being overworked constantly with no respite for a prolonged period. Burnout is now officially diagnosed as a medical condition by the World Health Organisation as well. So what exactly causes workplace burnout and how it can affect you. Let’s take a…
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Deadline Stress? Beat it in 6 Simple Steps
Evolve > Focus > Deadline Stress? Beat it in 6 Simple Steps Did you know that deadlines are the #1 cause of workplace stress! You are running against the clock to finish daily tasks, send emails, submit reports, complete articles and in the times of the lockdown even finish household chores! All of this can…
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Avoid Burnout With These 7 Hacks
Burnout is caused due to prolonged stress and pressure, usually at work or sometimes even at home. It causes total mental and physical collapse and you tend to lose motivation and feel tired all the time. It’s important to see the signs of burnout early on and take measures to avoid burnout. So, how can…
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The Impact Of Stress On Your Periods
Stress creates a lot of problems in the short and long term. From momentary sweating to migraines and restlessness to burnout, the health problems are plenty if stress isn’t managed. Unfortunately for women, stress can impact their body through another way. The menstrual cycle. Stress can cause problems for your periods and certain irregularities in…
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Monday Blues? 5 Tricks To Starting Your Week Right!
Evolve > Focus > Monday Blues? 5 Tricks To Starting Your Week Right! Mondays. There are songs about it, there’s horror stories about it and it’s usually the day that people don’t enjoy. It marks the start of a new week at work and all the stress it brings. It’s okay to not be super…
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How To Calm Your Mind in 7 Simple Ways
Home > Anxiety > How To Calm Your Mind in 7 Simple Ways Your stomach starts to twitch, your mind starts racing thoughts above its speed limit, you feel restless and you start sweating. These are symptoms of anxiety you would be familiar with. Whether its health conditions, financial issues, personal problems or any other…
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7 Secrets To Performing Better Under Pressure
Evolve > Focus > 7 Secrets To Performing Better Under Pressure Everyone faces pressure in their daily lives. This pressure manifests itself at work via tight deadlines, emergency briefs, urgent requirements from your reporting manager or any other event that requires you get lots of work done quickly. These situations will obviously cause stress, which…
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The Ideal Post Work Routine To Help You Destress
Work is stressful. Over 76% millennials reported work to be a significant and primary stressor. It takes up a majority of your day and you can even face burnout if you work long hours and experience high pressure. Hence, it is important to be able to destress after a long day and have a post…
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How to Manage Breakup Stress
Breakups are stressful and very emotional, no matter the reason. It can cause a lot of turmoil and trigger a lot of painful and negative emotions. There can be a sense of abandonment, uncertainty and it takes time to come to terms with what has happened. However, knowing how to manage the stress and overcome…
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20 Positive Affirmations To Reduce Stress and Improve Motivation
Positive affirmations are short phrases or mantras that you repeat to yourself, which are positive in nature and describe a specific outcome or result. You say these affirmations to give yourself motivation, belief and for a feel-good factor. At first, these affirmations might not be true, but with constant repetition, your subconscious mind will start…
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10 Superfoods for Stress Relief You Should Start Eating Today
When stressed, you may either feel very hungry or lose your appetite. You may feel an urge to snack on junk food, sugar rich food and experience intense cravings. While junk food may not be the ideal choice for stress relief, there are foods you can eat that will help you reduce stress. 10 superfoods…
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5 Stress Relief Exercises That You Can Do Anytime
Did you know: 85-90% of working people in the world are stressed right now! Are you one of them? When stress builds up, it is present in our bodies. This is why when you’re stressed, you may feel tension or discomfort in your neck and shoulders. Hence, stress relief exercises are a great way to…
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10 Happy Quotes To Make You Smile
Evolve > Mindfulness >10 Happy Quotes To Make You Smile Whenever you are feeling sad, stressed or anxious, happiness and positive words help. In case you need to overcome anxiety in the moment or reduce any stress you have, take a look at some of these happy quotes which can help you smile! 10 happy…
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10 Things to be Grateful For During Coronavirus
Evolve > Mindfulness >10 Things to be Grateful For During Coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives as we know it. A new working and living environment, social distancing and a lot of ambiguity about when things will get back to normal. At such a time, feeling uncertain, sad, anxious or negative is common…
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Workplace Burnout? Take A Self-Test To Find Out
Burnout is a common condition seen in individuals who work very long hours without any balance and those in high pressure work environments. It’s necessary to alert yourself to the warning signs of workplace burnout and take necessary steps to ensure you’re safe from burning out and are able to fully recover in case you’re…
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6 Tips To Recover From A Burnout
Burnout is an official medical condition recognised by the WHO. It takes a mental and physical toll on you. There are many signs you could be facing burnout, and if you are, it’s important to recognise the symptoms and know how to cope or recover from it. How to recover from burnout Take a break.…
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Burnout: Understanding The Physical and Emotional Signs and How to Overcome Burnout
Burnout is the physical and mental collapse caused due to prolonged and acute stress. It’s a condition that can affect anyone, be it a homemaker, manager or an employee. In 2019, WHO officially recognised burnout from work stress as a medical condition. You reach the burnout when you have been facing job stress for a…
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Women & Orgasms – Why Stress Is Stopping Your Joy
When stressed, sex is a great way to boost your mood. It makes you feel loved, connected and your body releases oxytocin, which is the love and cuddle hormone that makes you feel happy and uplifted after sex. However, the very stress you may try to take a break and escape from also decreases sexual…
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6 Ways to Be Mindful during Coronavirus
Evolve > Mindfulness >6 Ways to Be Mindful during Coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak has been hard on everyone. No matter your gender, age or location, you have been affected by its impact. Lockdowns, curtailed movements and new environments to get used to can be troubling and cause anxiety and stress. When trying to overcome anxiety…
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The Main Causes of Stress for Millennials
Stress is the response of the body when placed in a high pressure or demanding environment. For millennials, causes of stress are several. They impact you professionally and personally. In a fast paced environment, stress is everywhere and it can affect your sleeping habits. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons! The main…
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The Main Causes of Stress for Students
With a majority of the population across the world being students, if you’re one of them, it’s important to understand your causes of stress. For students, navigating a college or school life, exams and a social life can be a difficult time. Stress is a natural outcome of this and it’s important to recognize the…
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Understanding Anxiety & Stress for the LGBTQIA Community
As we celebrate Pride Month at Evolve, we’d like to talk about anxiety and stress faced by members of the LGBTQIA community. The world is experiencing uncertain times with the coronavirus, lockdowns and a looming financial recession. All of us are experiencing varying levels of stress and anxiety. However, members of the LGBTQIA community also…
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20 Inspirational Quotes To Overcome Stress
Stress is the physical manifestation of tension and pressure. It’s common to face stress through various facets of life – it could be workplace stress, exam stress, pregnancy related stress or even stress due to personal problems. It is important to manage stress proactively, rather than allow it to build up. Stress can be overcome…
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How Stress Impacts Your Health
Stress might be having adverse effects on your health without you realising it. Headaches, fatigue and rapid heartbeat or decreased focus at work are all immediate or short term symptoms of stress and may be happening because of it. A major reason for these short term symptoms is the increased presence of cortisol in your…
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The 4 A Stress Management Technique
Looking to cope with stress? Try this 4 A Stress Management Technique When you’re up a hill with a heavy bag on your shoulder, which gets heavier with every step, it will slow and weigh you down. That’s what stress can do to a person. When it gets too much, everything feels difficult and you…
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8 Ways To Destress After A Long Day
Work can get stressful and workplace stress is common. In order to beat it and destress, it’s important to balance it out with some relaxing activities after work to feel better. Here’s 8 simple ways to destress and unwind after work: Don’t take work home. When you step out of the office, leave your work…
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Stress Management Skills To Overcome Stress
Understanding Stress Management We all face stress in our lives whether at home or at work. The reasons behind our stress and the symptoms of our stress may vary from person to person. Yet one thing is common, if this stress is ignored, it can cause serious damage to our physical and mental health. A…
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2 Breathing Techniques for Stress and Anxiety
Breathing exercises are a great way to meditate and reduce your stress & anxiety. Imagine you are sitting on a beach. It’s a cool day and there’s a nice breeze. You slowly close your eyes and start to focus on your breathing and everything around it. You start to smell the sea in the air,…
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