Many different factors can trigger stress, such as having to deal with an overly demanding boss, cramming to beat a deadline, having problems in personal relationships and many more situations. Stress can make you exhausted and it can also lead to other serious health concerns such as insomnia and weakened immune system. In order to [...]

Research has shown that stress can cause many different changes in a person's physical, mental and emotional well-being. One of these changes is the weakening of the immune system. This is the reason why people are more susceptible to certain illnesses when placed under a lot of stress. Stress is not directly responsible for the [...]

In this modern world where materialism takes center stage in many societies, prayer and meditation is often scoffed at and some people even consider it a waste of time. This is probably because they don't really understand what goes on when someone just sits in silence and takes deep breaths. In fact, for something that [...]

I take time out each weekend to do something I enjoy. The goal of this time is simply relaxation. I let go of the idea that every activity has to have a higher purpose. I also get rid of the idea that someone else can better tell me how to spend my time. This is [...]