Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from February, 2018

A Key To Combating Stress You Weren't Aware Of

Everyone has it, no one wants it. Stress is overwhelming and it's no wonder., people are trying to get it all done and trying to multi-task unsuccessfully. According to a study from Journal of Experimental Psychology, when we multitask we are not as efficient in that task and our brain has a hard time switching between tasks. There is such a thing as metabolic fatigue. It takes energy to have mental focus and our brains have limited supply. So when we are trying to do many tasks at one time that energy is used up too quickly. This leads to mental and physical fatigue. Multitasking is an overlooked source of stress. Most people are familiar with combatting stress by getting enough sleep, eating healthy and avoiding sugars. Even going as far as removing troublesome people from their lives help manage stress. Looking into ways to focus on one task or one project at a time can really make all the difference in the vitality of your life. Try these tips: Put your phone a