'I want to give up smoking. Will I ever be able to give it up? I've tried everything possible I don't think I can give it up, it is just too hard!!' This article can help you see the reasons behind the failed attempts and the things that will help you quit this addiction forever.

Healthy means an absence of disease for many of us. How many of us connect to this popular notion?  – ‘I am healthy because I haven’t visited a doctor since months’. 

With the increasing presence of call centres and other BPOs, the number of people working in shifts, especially night shifts, have increased. There are many physical and psychological implications of working in shifts. Understanding these implications and practicing skills to cope with them will help lead healthier lives. 

Taking up a new job in a new city you are setting yourself up for a lot of changes - living on your own, managing your finances, exploring opportunities, being adventurous, establishing a routine for yourself. While quite exciting and a great learning experience the cumulative effect of having to adjust to all these new things all at the same time, can be quite overwhelming as well.

Your body, has a much broader definition of stress. To your body, stress is synonymous with change. Anything that causes a change in your life causes stress. Whether your circumstances are "good" or "bad" if it is a change in your life, it is stress as far as your body is concerned.

We humans are designed to be alert and active during the day and sleep at night. However with the demand for work during the non-traditional hours going up, more and more people are required to be alert and work during the nights and sleep during the day. This can lead to lethargy and drowsiness at work which can affect productivity as well.

Work is not just about projects, numbers and negotiations; it is also about relationships with your co-workers. Maintaining healthy boundaries with your co-workers plays a big part in a successful professional life and a healthy organization. It is a fine balancing act to be friendly and approachable and at the same time not to overstep boundaries. When colleagues become friends it is a completely different ball game, one that needs to be played with sensitivity and finesse.

All of us feel anxious and stressed out from time to time. Situations such as meeting tight deadlines, difficulties with relationships, or even battling traffic often bring about anxious feelings in us. This article helps you understand more about anxiety and its symptoms.