Be More Productive

Everyone procrastinates from time to time. It’s human nature to want to delay tackling an essential, but unpleasant task. Sometimes all we are actually doing is prioritising effectively. But how can we tell whether putting off an important task is becoming our behavioural norm, and not the exception – and what can we do to reverse this unproductive and unhealthy trend?

While many people take falling asleep every night for granted, many others suffer from insomnia. This can be temporary - brought on by travel, or change in a job or relationship. Sometimes however, it is a chronic condition which can have medical or psychological causes. How can we tell the difference between the two, and what treatment options are available?

It is normal to feel anxious in certain situations. It keeps us on our toes and stops us from ignoring danger. Abnormal anxiety causes much greater disturbance, and professional help is usually needed in order to cope. But how can we recognise whether our anxiousness is just a normal response to a situation, or the beginnings of a serious disorder?

Trauma is our emotional reaction to a shocking, unexpected event that is way beyond the range of usual human experience. It's an unfortunate fact that most of us have either experienced a traumatic event ourselves, or we know someone who has. But what can we do to cope with the after-effects of trauma? How can we help ourselves – and others?

Research shows we perform more productively at optimal levels of stress. Unfortunately these days, many of us of see this as permission to take on too much, and work too hard. This can push our stress levels too high and damage our health. But how much stress is too much? And what can you do to manage your stress effectively?

Burnout is characterised by physical and emotional exhaustion - usually as a result of too much work. Many people experience burnout without even realising it, and only know something’s wrong when their symptoms become severe enough to significantly interfere with their work and family life. How at risk of Burnout are you, and what can you do to help yourself?