Tag: Stress Management

Why Are Some People More Susceptible to Static Shocks than Others?

Here is a trick to solve the problem!

Image by Ben Kerckx from Pixabay

There I was, sitting on the train; my stop was fast approaching. I decided to get up and move closer to the door.

As soon as I put my hand on the metal pole to keep myself balanced I got shocked and inadvertently shocked another passenger whose hand was next to mine.

We looked at each other, shared a laugh, and both exclaimed, ‘Ouch!’ simultaneously!

“I’m sorry, it’s my fault”, I admit.

It’s true. It’s become a bit of a habit: over the years, I’ve shocked countless people, myself included — my kids and strangers.

I had to get to the bottom of this mystery. Obviously, I turned to Google in search of a scientific explanation:

“Why do I get more shocks than others when touching metal?”

It turned out that some people are more sensitive to shocks than others (living proof, by the way).

I might just be a walking lightning rod, packing more static electricity than the average person. The trick, according to science, is to keep that charge below the ‘ouch’ threshold (which, by the way, is somewhere between 2,000 and 4,000 volts).

Another significant factor is the lack of humidity in the air during the dry winter months, whereas in hot, humid weather, more charges can dissipate, preventing the buildup that leads to shocks.

Here’s a neat trick I stumbled upon to avoid shocks (though I haven’t tested it yet): Carry a metal object like a key or a coin, and tap it against another metal surface to ‘discharge’ yourself.

Just remember, touch a metal object using another metal object to release static discharge before touching it with your hand.

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STRESS: The Enemy of Your Physical and Mental Health – How to beat it

If you want to stay healthy, besides many lifestyle changes you might want to make in your life, the number one change that can have an enormous impact on a physical and mental level is learning how to manage stress. 
It’s as simple as that. 

In an article published in the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, they mention studies that have shown that short-term stress might boost the immune system, while chronic stress has a significant effect on the immune system that ultimately manifests an illness.
Interesting fact (also scary): emotional stress is a major contributing factor to the six leading causes of death in the United States: cancer, coronary heart disease, accidental injuries, respiratory disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. 
The relationship between stress and illness is complex. 
Mainly because the susceptibility to stress varies from person to person.*

The first step to managing stress is to identify what causes you stress. Once you know what your stressors are, you can start to develop strategies for dealing with them.

Read the full article at:  https://corespirit.com/articles/stress-the-enemy-of-your-health-how-to-beat-it-jl3ccv

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The Benefits of Kindness and Gratitude: The Secret to a Happy Life

We live in a world where many people believe that being kind and grateful is a sign of weakness.
They may criticize Millennials, who are often seen as being too sensitive.
While I agree that there is a limit to how sensitive we should be, and that we should not be offended by every little thing, being kind and grateful is a different matter.

I believe that kindness and gratitude are two of the most important qualities that a person can have.
Being kind is not about being weak or letting people walk all over you. It’s about doing something nice for someone else, without expecting anything in return. It’s about being kind to others and to yourself. A simple gesture such as holding the door open for someone or give someone a compliment. 

Read the full article at CORE SPIRIT

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