The Link Between Perfectionism and Burnout: How To Fail At Work, School and Sports - http://clapway.com/2015/08/02/the-link-between-perfectionism-and-burnout-how-to-fail-at-work-school-and-sports-245/

A new study has linked perfectionism to burnout in three dimensions of life, namely work, school, and in sports. Though perfectionism can increase motivation and drive, it can also cause concern by creating potential health problems due to stress.

Perfectionism and Burnout: How to ruin your success at work, school, and on the field

Researchers at York St. John University in England have published an online study in the Personality and Social Psychology Review that used meta-analysis to compare and contrast statistical data on perfectionism and burnout.

The study, which is the first of its kind, examined stress and potential health problems related to perfectionist personality styles from a wide variety of 43 previously published studies. The findings from the meta-analysis that captured results from studies spanning 20 years were mixed.

Lead researcher Andrew Hill said there are two aspects to perfectionism, which affect the way perfectionism plays into motivation and burnout: perfectionist strivings (the positive) and perfectionist concerns (the negative).

Perfectionist strivings versus Perfectionist concerns: Why Burnout Is Common in Perfectionism

Perfectionist strivings, or the positive aspect of perfectionism, shows when the person sets high personal standards and is proactive in accomplishing goals. With the sense of direction and self-motivation, the perfectionist achieves a sense of worth through accomplishment, which may delay any effect of burnout.

However, with all good things come bad things. The debilitating effects of perfectionism comes in the form of perfectionist concerns, which cause people high levels of stress. Perfectionists can experience the negative side of perfectionism through constant worry, whether it is concerns that they will let other people down or that they cannot meet the high standard they have set for themselves.

Perfectionist concerns and the stress that accompanies them can cause health problems ranging from simple anxiety and fatigue to the more serious depression and eating disorders. Perfectionist concerns can even contribute to early mortality.

Hill explains that the concerns of fears and doubts are more crippling to perfectionists, which can contribute to burnout and a cynical attitude that can spiral into interfering with personal relationships. The perfectionist doesn’t see one mistake, they see a colossal failure, which makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible for them to bounce back after a defeat.

How To Harness Perfectionism for Success

Hill, an associate professor of sports psychology, said that the study showed the largest burnout rate was found in the workplace. The researchers theorized that with school and sports came defined goals and objectives likely coupled with strong social support and more attainable rewards.

Whereas a student can earn higher marks that can lead to being on the Honor Roll and a soccer player can earn a trophy for coming in first place, better performance in the workplace may not be so easily recognized and it can often go overlooked. This simple act of being overlooked may signal to the perfectionist that they did not do well enough to deserve recognition, which can lead them to cynicism, withdrawal, and burnout.

Workplaces can combat burnout in employees by creating positive work environments that reward and recognize effort and perseverance in work contributions.

Hill and the study researchers believe that the best way to avoid burnout with a perfectionist mentality is to set realistic goals, accept failure as a learning opportunity, and forgive yourself after failing.

Perfectionism isn’t a bad character trait; you just have to learn to harness the positive aspects and challenge the negative ones using Hill’s recommendations.

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The Link Between Perfectionism and Burnout: How To Fail At Work, School and Sports

Is Gut Microbiota influencing your behavior? - http://clapway.com/2015/08/02/is-gut-microbiota-influencing-your-behavior656/

The Prognosis

As much as science likes to research the universe to figure out its mysteries, there is an equal fascination with the human body. It seems Studies come out every other day to show the public findings on some new behavior or phenomenon about our own bodies.Which is why on the 28th of July, a new study was released that would go on to explain that our understanding of microbiota as we know it may be lacking.

Unraveling Your Gut Microbiota

Those confused about what microbiota is, it would help to think of it as a group of bacteria in different parts of your body that aid your body is various functions. It used to be called gut flora, but now is simply referred to as gut microbiota. So in general this bacteria in your gut helps you digest your food, aids in some vitamins being made, fights other bacteria, and it’s the first line of defense in the immune system. In other words, the gut microbiota is a necessary and beneficial bacteria your body possesses.

Explaining the Find

It is important to keep what we know about the human body up to date and current. New research demonstrates how the gut microbiota may have a factor in early life stress on a subject, which would make them prone to ailments. Research also shows that the aforementioned bacteria could also induce anxiety and depression. In a press release about the study, the lead author mentioned that this new influence on the behavior of the subject is not left entirely up to the bacteria but is instead more of a two part process. The gut microbiota plays its part and leaves much of the other part in the hands of the communication of the information to the body. The differences in the subjects with early life stress with the gut microbiota, and those without the stress with microbiota were striking. None of the problems presented in the former showed up in the latter’s case. Thus going to show the researcher that the gut microbiota has some influence on behavior. Only more research will tell what else the beneficial bacteria can do.

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Toxic Relationships Are Affecting People"s Mental Health - http://clapway.com/2015/07/24/toxic-relationships-are-affecting-peoples-mental-health569/

The fact that toxic environments affect people’s health is well known. However, it seems that toxic relationships should be taken seriously when thinking about a person’s health, as well.

In accordance with a long-term study done at the University of Michigan, people who are in negative relationships are risking the development of a large number of health problems. Also, toxic relationships can affect people’s hearts, being one of the reasons for fatal cardiac events.

How Dangerous Are Toxic Relationships?

In addition, people who are surrounded by toxic relationships are known for being stressed, depressed and have anxiety or other psychological and medical problems.

Furthermore, the researchers discovered that college students who also have a job are likely to develop mental health problems if their relationships with coworkers are toxic.

The researchers who found these results analyzed the responses of 170 working students who were enrolled in an introductory psychology class in March 2011.

The age of each student was between 18 and 35 and most of them worked part-time, about 19 hours every week on average.

They answered questions not only regarding their coworkers, but also about their supervisors. In addition, the questionnaire was also meant to show their mental health problems, questions about stress, depression and anxiety, being asked, as well.

A good Working Environment is Important for People’s Mental Health

According to the results, the students who had ambivalent feelings towards their coworkers or supervisors had more problems related to anxiety or depression than those who had positive relationships at work. Supportive relationships made students less stressed and depressed, giving them the feeling of higher satisfaction with their lives.

The study is quite small, and so it does not absolutely prove that problematic relationships at work are the absolute reason for poor mental health. In addition, the possibility of a discrepancy between the students’ perceptions and reality exists.

Stay Away from Toxic People

However, the fact that toxic relationships affect people’s life cannot be denied, especially when it comes to students who, besides studying, also have to work in order to earn their living.

Living in a fast paced-world makes it difficult for many people to keep up without encountering health problems. Dealing with toxic relationship issues can be one reason more for people to be overwhelmed and become depressed and stressed, or suffer from anxiety and be the victim of panic attacks.

Even though the study is small, trying to keep away from toxic relationship might be something everybody should consider doing.

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WHO Says Mental Health Should Be Prioritized - http://clapway.com/2015/07/15/who-says-mental-health-should-be-prioritized5678/

In accordance with the World Health Organization, mental health is defined as the well-being of individuals, who are aware of their abilities, as well as able to cope with the daily stress that appears in their life.

People who are mentally healthy can work productively, making a contribution to their community

The World Health Organization states that lately, the number of people mental problems have been increasing, and the number of people who suffer from conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, stress, or anxiety is quite alarming.

In addition to that, there is an enormous problem caused by the low number of facilities meant to deal with such problems.

One of the main consequences of these issues is represented by the increased rate of people who commit suicide.

According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report that was released on Tuesday, mental health care across the globe is in a very difficult situation. It appears that 1 in 10 people suffer from a mental disorder.

In addition to this problem, the number of mental health workers is extremely low, being 9 per 100,000 people.

Poor Countries Don’t Invest in Mental Health Care

Since these problems are more serious than imagined, all countries should invest more in improving mental care. It appears that this issue should be taken more seriously, especially during economic crises since this is one of the main problems that brings, not only increased depression but also suicide rates.

The WHO report also states that global spending on mental health is much higher in rich countries than in low and middle-income countries, where there are spent only $2 per person, yearly.

Untrained Staff is an Important Issue

But the money spent on mental health is not the only problem encountered in many countries. The training of the primary staff in this field represents another important issue.

Many less developed countries might not be concentrating on these issues, but living in a dysfunctional world with class differences, poverty, as well as many other problems, makes it mandatory to take care of people’s mental health.

Suicide Rates Higher in Rich Countries

Also, suicide prevention should become a priority, in both developed and less rich countries. However, the suicide rates seem to be higher in

high-income countries even though the governments invests in programs aimed at prevention.

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WHO Says Mental Health Should Be Prioritized