by EAP Assist | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Catastrophic thinking (also known as catastrophizing) is a cognitive distortion where a person assumes the worst possible outcome will happen in a situation, even if it’s highly unlikely. This type of thinking often leads to increased anxiety, stress, and an...
by EAP Assist | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every minute of every day, your body is physically changing in response to the thoughts that run through your head. Just thinking about something causes your brain to send signals and release neurotransmitters. What you think, visualize, and say to yourself can...
by EAP Assist | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’re trying to concentrate, but your mind is wandering or you’re easily distracted. What happened to the laser-sharp focus you once enjoyed? Your mind wanders up to 47% of the time, and when you stray, you pay. When you’re worried about an...
by EAP Assist | Jun 4, 2021 | eap assist, Uncategorized
Below are eight simple tips to get ahead of stress before it overwhelms you:Plan your day the night beforeBefore bed close your eyes and visualize what you want your next day to be. Then write out a complete list of all the things you want to accomplish. The next day,...
by EAP Assist | Jun 3, 2021 | eap assist, Uncategorized
Use the following eight strategies below to deal with angry co-workers:Stay Safe & Involve OthersIf you feel threatened by an angry person, trust your judgment. Leave the room immediately if you feel unsafe, or if you’re too upset to resolve the situation on...
by EAP Assist | Jun 2, 2021 | eap assist, Uncategorized
A healthy diet is linked to good mental health, whatever your age and background, research finds. People who avoid unhealthy foods — like fried and processed foods — have fewer symptoms of psychological distress.Only around one-in-ten people in Australia eat the...