Do you feel exhausted? Do you feel run down? Do you feel burned out?
These are all symptoms of stress. The majority of people do not realise that they are stressed as stress is an energy which builds gradually over time.
Stress energy can affect how people respond emotionally and behaviourally and have an impact on their productivity.
Long term activation of the stress response system can disrupt the nervous system and the immune system which will leave the person emotionally exhausted, leading to lack of motivation which can negatively impact company culture and performance.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) burnout is prevalent in today's workforce, it’s now listed as an occupational phenomenon in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)
Chronic stress can impact physical health leading to effects such as headaches, insomnia, musculoskeletal disorders according to the research from the Centers for Disease Control.
What can employers do to stop this from happening to their workforce?
Access to resources such as the following can help:-
A combination of these techniques can help everyone to maintain their emotional and physical health.
The diagram below shows the changes to the structure of the brain before and after performing relaxation techniques. Not only does this create gamma wave activity in the brain usually found in high performing athletes at the peak of their performance but it can also improve the immune system leading to overall better health.
If you would like to explore any of the above, please get in touch with Bridgeham Clinic. Bridgeham takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing by offering massage, reflexology, acupuncture, nutrition, hypnotherapy, Pranic therapy and foot health to complement our mechanical treatments of osteopathy, and Pilates, for businesses and individuals.
To find out more about Bridgeham services visit www.bridgehamclinic.com or email info@bridgeham.com
