Over the last few decades the role of women in society has changed dramatically. The modern working woman now has to juggle the roles of mother and employee. Whilst some studies report that working mothers experience high levels of stress compared to unemployed mothers (Hochshild & Machung, 1989), others conclude that mothers who are in [...]

1. Stop saying yes! Don’t take on more than you can handle. Be assertive. It is OK to say no to other people’s demands. 2. Stop and think! Stand back, take a few moments to examine your workload and plan your day. Delegate jobs where you can. 3. Stop and talk! Talking to other people, [...]

Why should you invest time and effort on effective stress management? If you haven’t realised the importance of battling stress just yet, here are some reasons that should convince you to make a start. Improved Health Stress can affect your physical, mental, and emotional health. This is why it is important to reduce or eliminate [...]