Stress & Health

Stress can be good or bad. Bad stress damages your health, whilst good stress keeps you healthy and motivated.

Everyone reacts to stress differently, and this all depends on how we respond, handle and execute it.

Stress is commonly referred to as a measure of tension, which increases creativity and energy levels, otherwise known as Positive Stress.

Negative stress is continuous and excessive, as constant adrenal stimulation disrupts the balance of hormones and chemicals.

Stress– Facts

• Work is classified as the 3rd highest cause of stress after bereavement and divorce.
• 49% of absenteeism is due to stress related causes.
• 70-80% of illnesses are a direct result of stress.

Stress– Signals

• Problems with relationships.
• Lowered sex drive.
• High blood pressure.
• Depression & exhaustion.
• Insomnia.
• Stiff neck, tensed shoulders & back pain.
• Anxiety.
• Hormonal changes.
• Fatigue & tiredness.
• Headaches & gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Weight gain or loss.
• Feelings of helplessness.
• Anger, cynicism, negativity & irritability.
• Sleeplessness.

Our aim at 2as1 is to help to prevent stress becoming negative and unmanageable.

Contact our helpline on 0700 2222 700 to talk to our Trained Advisors and receive further advice on our Personal Development Programmes.