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Nearly half of adults feel stressed every day or every few days – are you one of them?

Mind Chi is sharing a report that states results from a recent Mental Health Foundation survey indicate stress is becoming increasingly common in these difficult economic times; a fact also highlighted by the recent NHS Information Centre survey  revealing that hospital admissions for stress have risen by seven per cent in just 12 months. The survey was conducted as part of the Foundation’s January initiative to raise awareness of stress and its impact on people’s mental health, and to encourage access to a wide range of resources to help people manage it better.
When asked about how often people felt stressed almost half (47%) of all respondents revealed that they feel stressed every day or every few days (24% respectively). 59% of British adults reported that their life is generally more stressful than it was five years ago.

Money (26%) and work-related issues (28%) were given as the main cause of stress for 54% of Britons who have felt stressed, reflecting recent Health and Safety Executive figures which indicated a rise in sick days due to work-related stress.

Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation said:

“The impact of current economic problems has put a lot of people under pressure due to the fear, or reality, of unemployment, insecure housing and high levels of debt and these results are not surprising. Unmanaged, stress can develop into serious mental health problems, such as depression, as well as increasing the risk of physical illness such as heart disease.

“The results of our survey suggest that too many of us still aren’t making managing stress a priority. It’s important to recognise the symptoms of stress early. Recognising the signs and symptoms of stress will help you figure out ways of coping and save you from adopting unhealthy coping methods, such as drinking or smoking.”

When asked for their top three ways they found helpful to deal with their stress, 41% of respondents said they spend time alone, making it the most common approach. This was closely followed by talking to partners, family and friends about it (40%) and spending time enjoying their favourite hobbies (39%). For those who know about Mind Chi – the simple yet highly effective 8 minute a day routing – this easy practice can reduce your perception of stress and increase your resilience and energy.

Worryingly 18% found drinking alcohol and 10% found smoking helpful while only 6% would consider visiting a GP or a medical professional for their stress related issues. Turning to smoking and alcohol can actually make both mental and physical problems worse. Research shows that smoking increases anxiety, generating withdrawal symptoms and increased cravings. Alcohol may temporarily alleviate the feelings of anxiety but symptoms will increase in the long run. This was the pattern that Vanda North, author of Mind Chi saw on one of her world tours and what created the desire to create a better alternative.

Regarding the impact of stress on people’s day-to-day life, almost half of the respondents (49%) said that they found it more difficult to sleep which, if not tackled in itself, could lead to more serious mental health problems as highlighted in our Sleep Matters report. One of the positive side effects people report is that of sleeping much better when they are performing Mind Chi. Starting the 8 minute routine as you are preparing to sleep, frequently means that it is not completed – for the happy reason, that you have fallen asleep!  Feeling short tempered and irritable (49%) was another high rated answer followed by feeling tired all the time (40%) and finding it hard to switch off (39%). All these symptoms are also addressed in the Mind Chi Basic 8 step routine. More details of the steps may be found with this link.

Dr McCulloch added:

“We hope that these results will help people realise the impact that stress can have on people’s mental health and help promote a healthier 2013. We are also calling for the government to offer more practical help for people to manage their stress better. The introduction of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme was a great step forward, but more needs to be done as only only a quarter of those who need treatment are getting it.  Mind Chi is here! We are so ready to train Mind Chi Mentors and spread this wonderful and powerful process.

In addition, admitting people to hospital for stress is usually an expensive solution to a problem that should have been solved earlier in a primary care or workplace setting. We must invest in less costly, more effective early intervention services for people experiencing such stress instead of waiting for people’s distress and symptoms to require a hospital admission.”  We SO agree – please contact us so we may assist you!

Original article from:  http://news.advogroup.co.uk/nearly-half-of-adults-feel-stressed-every-day-or-every-few-days/

Eight Resolutions The Most Successful People Make & Keep

Well, it’s that time again—time to start rolling out the New Year’s resolutions. Some of you will vow to eat less, exercise more, live in the moment, be more grateful. You may even decide to bury the hatchet with the family member who makes you so crazy. But what about your New Year’s business resolutions?

This time of year is a great time to start making—and keeping—business resolutions, too. But sadly, like our personal goals, we often make them (year after year) with sincere intent only to see them quickly fall by the wayside, as we revert to (bad) habits that we have vowed to break. But what about the most successful people and their resolutions? Have you noticed how the most accomplished people just seem to identify important things and consistently get them done?
Study successful people long enough and you start to pick up on the resolutions they seem to consistently make. Following is the Mind Chi version of this article.

#1 Spend more time on the NOT to do list!

Strategy is the art of sacrifice. That’s why you may consider creating a larger clearing for what really matters by first identifying, and then avoiding, what matters the least. Your time is a treasure to be invested. Creating a list of things that you are not going to do, allows you to invest more of your treasured time on the few things that matter the most. Mind Chi step 7 – plan for the 24 hours ahead, not only what you are doing, but also the best BE-ing state to accomplish your activities.

#2 Essential first, email second

What’s the first thing you do in the morning? For many of us, it is looking at email. We wake up with a renewed mind and spirit, ready to take on the world, and then we immediately allow ourselves to be distracted by an insignificant email. Instead, wake up, take on the most important task of the day, and then (and only then) hit the email. Mind Chi steps 1 & 2 – get control of your body and mind and then focus them on the BIG picture.

#3 Resolve to think about “Who” instead of “What”

Do you work for a “What” business or for a “Who” business? Successful companies run the risk of focusing too much on their current products and distributors thus—the “What”—losing sight of the constant and dramatically changing needs of their customer base. (The “Who.”) Insurance, pharma, health care, higher education often listen too much to their agents, doctors and professors. The real innovation starts with the end consumer.

#4 Resolve to find your purpose with Mind Chi!

People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. Starting a career, a company or any kind of journey that is based firmly on your purpose is foundational to success and happiness. If you don’t know your company’s purpose or even your own, finding one is the worthiest of resolutions. Mind Chi Basic routine helps you to find and accomplish your purpose.

#5 Resolve to invent more choices

Here’s a secret that happy people know that I learned from my friend Dr. Dan Baker: You can’t feel grateful and fearful at the same time. And one certain way to become afraid is to feel trapped by any situation. The remedy is choice. The more choices you feel you have, the less trapped—and happier—you will feel. So this year, resolve to do a bit of brainstorming every time you feel unhappy.

#6 Resolve to get outside your jar 

You can’t read the label when you are sitting inside the jar. The sad irony of being an expert is that it keeps you from seeing possibility. After all, you know what works, what doesn’t, what you can afford, what’s been tried in the past. Instead of relying only on your expertise, learn how to find other experts solving similar challenges to the ones you are facing. Go ask them what you may be missing.

#7 Resolve to be the creator

What is the outcome you want? What stands in your way? How do you overcome these obstacles? These three simple questions will keep you from being victimized by any situation. Creators change the world. Victims just bitch about stuff.Mind Chi steps 3 & 4 – clean up any negatives from the past 24 hours and only save the lessons plus gather your successes form the past 24 hours as well, build your self-confidence and motivation.

#8 Plan vacations (now)

You have probably heard the saying, “Life is what happens when you are not paying attention.” Unfortunately for many of us, we let this become true. Do yourself a favor and plan your vacations for the next year today. I promise you that the days around your vacation will fill in nicely. I also promise you that you’ll have something to look forward to and the life that happens during your vacations will be precious. Mind Chi step 8 – one minute of reflecting on all the things for which you can be grateful is a mini-vacation every day.

Happy New Year.

Original article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemaddock/2012/12/30/ten-resolutions-the-most-successful-people-make-and-then-keep/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=linkedin