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From the prev thread. time to mov on to this one...hahah.. The continuing GLOBAL stressful thread! Part II - Page 442 - Lite & EZ - Mycarforum That Part II thread lasted the pandemic!

Have you ever heard friends or colleagues mention that they get tired more easily the older they get? I've heard this from friends who are older and surprisingly, younger. But why is it easier to believe that the older someone is, the less energy they have? And conversely, the younger the person, the more active they are? But I don't think that we become less energetic as we age. I've met folks who are stronger, fitter and more active, despite being 20 years older than me. Do they work out daily? Perhaps that's part of it. Maybe they drink more coffee than I do as well. Exercise has wonderful benefits - even just walking for 45 minutes a day three times a week will make you sprightlier and more limber. Frequent exercise will make you feel more energetic. (Image: Chander R, Unsplash) The sedentary trap Many of us, however, spend six to seven hours a day sitting at our desks. The problem arises when we don't counter this with exercise (I need a lot more myself). Eventually, prolonged sedentary habits lead to lower energy levels... and this feeling of 'being old'. A lack of exercise also leads to aches and pains. When my neck became sore neck due to poor posture, walking and cycling (along with improved posture) eventually made it go away. But there's no doubt that working out played the biggest role in my healing. If all this is true, why then, is aging still equated with having lower energy levels? The work and social skills you use have a "mana" cost. (Image: Federico Beccari, Unsplash) "Managing your mana" My theory about age and energy is this: As you get older, you become more selective about who and/or what you spent your time on. For instance, if you were 25 and got invited to an after-work party at your first job, you'd probably attend. But if you're 35, there's a good chance there are a variety of reasons why you'd say no. With age comes more responsibilities. You might have children to pick up from school and look after at home. You may need to shop for groceries or even prepare dinner at home. As we get older, many of us make more judicious use of our time, especially when there are more pressing matters needing our attention. (Image: Alexandar Todov, Unsplash) This is "managing your mana". In video games, mana is a fictional energy that characters use to cast spells or special skills. Depending on the game, it either replenishes (slowly) over time, or the player can consume potions (or pots) to instantly refill it. The same scenario applies in real life. And let's not forget that while energy can be refilled, there's no way to gain back time already spent. – Jeremy Main image: I ch, Unsplash

"Don't keep it bottled up inside" is a saying many of us are familiar with. By now, most of us are aware that ignoring your emotions is an unhealthy practice. Yet many of us do it anyway. I don't think I'm particularly stoic, but as I get older, I've realised that I do tend to not express how I'm feeling, and that this practice has led to anxiety. One example of this happened just a few weeks ago. Prior to this year's Motor Show, I had trouble sleeping. I would keep waking up with my mind racing. Worse, I even dreamt about work. As I reflected on what was troubling me, I realised that it wasn't the Motor Show per se. It was me picturing the work that had to be done. Image: charlesdeluvio, Unsplash Small steps In my previous post, I talked about how tidying up my study became much easier after I split the room into three areas to simplify the process. In this case, I was picturing the event, post-event and following week as one enormous task to be taken on all at once. My mind began planning everything from meeting industry friends and acquaintances to cars to check out to the stories I'd have to write. Then I also mentally mapped the social media aspects (and angles). Therein lay the problem: I was looking at it as a single task, when I should have remembered all along that it's really several smaller assignments to be progressively completed. This writer is learning to decompress before the stress gets the better of him. Image: Arny Mogensen, Unsplash Voicing it out Voicing out my feelings is something I'm still working on. This isn't about complaining or giving feedback, because there's plenty of that five days a week in the office. It's about expressing what's swirling around inside when I'm troubled by something. Perhaps, in this aspect, I am stoic. Nobody taught me to bury my emotions, keep silent and soldier on. It's just in my nature. So, during a casual conversation with my better half, I admitted, "I am anxious about the Motor Show, and I keep thinking about the work involved." Right after saying that, I immediately felt the weight being lifted off my shoulders and my mood improving. I began to relax. The relief was as welcome as it was amazing. Another realisation During my nine years at my previous company, I was still in the same role and doing mostly the same things, but the difference was the culture. My boss then, as kind-hearted as he is, is a perfectionist. He is also a man of few words. If you think that sounds toxic, I assure you that it isn't. People have their own ways of doing things. Not everyone can be as communicative as you expect. Some might even opine that I shouldn't expect anything more than my salary for doing my job. Anyway, I reflected on all this and realised that stress aside, I also had to deal - or not deal with - the unknown: Was I doing well or was I terrible? Or am I doing all right since I'm no longer being lectured? This uncertainty led to a lack of confidence. During the annual appraisal period would my boss tell me, "You know you won't remain a writer forever, right?" Without any words of encouragement or pats on the back it could have easily meant, "You won't be here much longer." So, I figured, keep quiet and keep working. Picturing the finish line is a great way to stay focussed on your goals. Image: Al Elmes, Unsplash Self-learning It was another colleague who opened my eyes when he told me that my boss actually has a lot of confidence in me. I asked him for proof. He highlighted that every month, on FTP Day, my editor tells me to "see it through" and leaves the office mid-afternoon. In magazine publishing, FTP or 'files to printer' date, is the deadline for submitting the last few outstanding files. Failure to do so means your issue's delivery date is delayed. Being tasked to see it through is a huge responsibility. And if there were any mistakes, my boss would have to answer for them. But back then, I was too busy, too stressed, and too immature to appreciate what it meant. That was over a decade ago and I'm only coming to terms with all this now. Is it age? Maybe it's also perspective, because looking back is when you see how far you've come. Anyway, the good news is that as these old feelings resurface, I learn something new from them. Voicing out my inner troubles doesn't mean complaining at every turn. It means acknowledging that something is bothering me and that I need to talk about it instead of bottling it up inside. I still do what's needed to get the job done. The difference is that today, when I feel tense or overwhelmed, I know to press the 'Pause' button, breathe, talk to someone and revisit my plan of attack. Main image: Drew Taylor, Unsplash

looks like someone very stress in singapore https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-dirty-f-and-smells-garbage-tourist-complains-about-country-mocks-7-eleven-staff

old topic with a new twist. An Italian village will pay you €5,000 to live there. Here's how to apply Story by By WALLA! TOURISM • Yesterday 9:15 am A street is covered in volcanic ashes from Mount Etna in Piedimonte Etneo, Italy October 23, 2021.© (photo credit: ANTONIO PARRINELLO/REUTERS) On a lofty ridge on the island of Sicily stands one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Petralia Soprana. Sicily - the largest island in Italy - offers its visitors plenty of sunny days, lovely beaches and also excellent food. Now, this small village is making the dream of living on an island a reality. Petralia Soprana, located southeast of the city of Palermo, is currently offering cash incentives for new residents. Euronews reported that the village council hopes that the new plan will help to repair the decline of the local population - and will also breathe new life into many abandoned houses. This is not the first time Italy incentivized migration, and this is also common in other places in Europe. 50 empty houses are waiting for you Those interested in living in this beautiful village should apply as soon as possible - the deadline is May 10 (this Wednesday). Those who are selected - will be entitled to receive an amount of 5,000 euros (for a family or an individual). In return, you must commit to moving your permanent residence to the village. As to be expected, there is "small print" here: to be eligible for a grant you must also purchase a property in the village, and if necessary, also repair it. Today, after decades of the village's population slowly leaving, there are 2,992 residents left, as well as more than 50 empty houses. The village itself offers narrow alleys winding between stone houses that were built back in the Middle Ages. From the village, you can enjoy the sight of the countryside, including a view of the active volcano Etna. In the village stands a monumental stone church built on a rock outcrop and the central square where an impressive cathedral from the Renaissance is housed. It is believed that a mosque originally stood on the site, from when the place was ruled by the Muslims, in the tenth century AD. The unique bell tower still showcases Byzantine-Arab decorations. This mixed style of architecture even recently received UNESCO World Heritage status in nearby Palermo. Members of Italy's Forestry Department watch lava flowing down the southeast crater of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest and most active volcano, seen from Zafferana Etnea, Italy, June 11, 2022. Picture taken June 11, 2022. (credit: ANTONIO PARRINELLO/REUTERS)© Provided by The Jerusalem Post Members of Italy's Forestry Department watch lava flowing down the southeast crater of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest and most active volcano, seen from Zafferana Etnea, Italy, June 11, 2022. Picture taken June 11, 2022. (credit: ANTONIO PARRINELLO/REUTERS) A food festival dedicated to...lentils Life in Petralia Soprana is incredibly peaceful, except for the period when local celebrations are held (and there are quite a few of them), including holidays dedicated to local saints and other carnivals and food festivals. It is interesting to discover that one of the village's famous food fairs is dedicated to lentils, which are used to prepare a traditional soup with wild fennel and chicory. The application can be submitted directly on the local municipality's website. However, there is an obstacle: the entire website is written in Italian, without an English or Hebrew translation.

No real O level thread so here goes. To all the MCF parents, wishing that your kids do well!

Continue your stressful events here: Old link below: http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2695919-the-global-stressful-thread/ must follow the master style on how to post! Jin stress

Recently I see many weird people, anger, scream, strip, laughs etc...our city is getting more and more stress! 😞

Gravitas: French family leapt off balcony "one by one" Four members of a French family were found dead at the bottom of their apartment building in Switzerland last week. Swiss police say the family members jumped off a balcony "one by one". It is so sad that precious lives were wasted. It happened here too. Timely intervention might prevent such tragedy! Hotlines from Singapore Gov.sg: National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am-12am daily, from 1 Sep 2020) Mental Well-being - Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service - Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222) - Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444) - Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714) Marital and parenting issues - Community Psychology Hub’s Online Counselling platform Violence or abuse - Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400) - HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170) - PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390) - Project StART (6476-1482) - TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088) Counselling - TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252 For other Helplines and mental health-related support - go.gov.sg/hotlines (BELLE, Beyond the Label helpbot) - www.msf.gov.sg/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx

Chinese paper has more details on his vicious attack. Strangled the girl with both hands and use thumb to press her left eye until it bleeds and she passed out. Don't worry thanks to the judge he still has bright future to become a dentist. Good luck to all his future customers and girlfriends. 要求复合遭拒绝，牙科生恼羞成怒，先用双手猛掐女友颈项，再用拇指使力挤压她的左眼，直到左眼流血昏迷才停手。 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20200718-1070172

Just as F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton feels that drivers need to face a stronger physical challenge while racing, Toro Rosso boss reckons that it is not possible to fully tire out today's drivers after a race. In an article published by Autosport, Tost pointed out how experienced drivers are nowadays, even before they enter Formula 1, with plenty of guidance in terms of modern-day dieting, nutrition and physical preparation. “Of course, you cannot compare this time with - let me say - 20 or 30 years ago when Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell or whoever collapsed after a race,” said he said. “They never saw a fitness center from the inside and some of them were smoking as well and in former days, I remember that some cars did not finish the race and then they talked about gearbox problems. Hey, they were smoking beforehand and they were not fit enough to finish the race and then they put it in any gear so that the car stopped.” “They were not fit enough. This is reality.”

take note and dun pass it onto your kids.

Being in the sales line and new to the company since Jan 2017, i constantly give myself the pressure to bring in more new accounts. Maybe its due to me being let go by my previous company. Had a tough time looking for job in June 2016 till Aug 2017. Found a job in an Italian company (same trade) but they expect results in eastern malaysia within the 3-4 months i was with them. Luckily my current company, used to be my customer, asked me to join them. Had some result within the first year of joining them but now seems not so smooth. Sigh, guess not everyday is smooth sailing.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1191578/1/.html SINGAPORE: A doctor with Changi General Hospital pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dressing up as a junior college schoolgirl and exposing himself to a university student. Thirty-seven-year-old Ivan Ngeow Ko Yen was first charged in August 2010 with insulting the modesty of the then-19-year-old student. He was loitering at a lift lobby in Clementi while donning a school uniform, comprising a top and a skirt. The girl noticed him at her block's void deck, but ignored him. However, she caught him lifting his skirt in her direction and exposing himself, as the lift doors were closing. A report was made later and Ngeow was arrested the following month. Ngeow, who is out on S$10,000 bail, will be sentenced on 24 April. A pre-sentence report has been ordered to assess his suitability for probation. For the offence, he could be jailed up to one year and fined. - CNA/wk

Do you belong to one of the AIG survey statistics ? Drivers here are often frustrated on the roads as they have to deal with "escalating unsafe and inconsiderate behaviour", according to a study released by AIG Singapore on Wednesday (Jan 20). In an online survey of 800 respondents, 77% said they were annoyed about driving conditions in Singapore, while 53% reported feeling stressed. The top three causes of irritation for Singaporean drivers were (according to AIG survey) 1) reckless driving (60%), 2) drivers changing lanes without signalling (54%), and 3) drivers not allowing others to change lanes (50%) http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-drivers/2440654.html

Losing something is always a stressful experience. No matter what the item is, we don't like losing things. Hope she gets back her bunny companion of 17 years. Hmm, Radder . . . quite close to someone here, haha http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/desperate-hunt-bunny-lost-train-20141012 After eight hours combing MRT stations along the East-West Line and spending close to $500 on lost-and-found ads, a 23-year-old is still desperately looking for a companion which had been by her side for the last 17 years. Its name is Radder and it is a yellow shirt-clad white rabbit soft toy. Ms Ng, who works as a charity fund-raiser, wrote in an online ad on STClassifieds that the toy is more important than her "wallet, handphone and passport combined". She is offering a reward to anyone who helps her find it, but declined to reveal her full name as she is afraid of getting harassed. Her uncle had given it to her when she was about six years old and it has been with her through thick and thin, Ms Ng told The Sunday Times. She lost the plushie on Sept 27 while rushing out of a train at Outram Park station.

Can't access BF3 for the pass 1 hr, is it down?

Singapore is a highly stressed place, idea like this can be much welcomed, any other ideas like throwing plate, punching dolls , shouting, swinging, etc. but this flipping table is quite creative you dun have to go around spraying paint on the road

By DAN FITZPATRICK and VICTORIA MCGRANE Some very large banks are clashing with the Federal Reserve over how much detail the central bank will reveal about them when it releases the results of its latest stress test. The 19 biggest U.S. banks in January submitted reams of data in response to regulators' questions, outlining how they would perform in a severe downturn. Now, citing competitive concerns, bankers are pressing the Fed to limit its release of information

So far there has been no thread on work stress and pressure, as far as i can remember. What is the kind of stress and pressure you face in your job ? Or is it hectic, demanding, or nerve racking ? Where does the pressure come from ? How do you relieve from the stress ? Can share your experience ? thx.

CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1146843/1/.html "Lee Kuan Yew has acknowledged the pressures new immigrants have placed on citizens and home prices in the country." "Mr Lee said: "We've done a revamp and HDB has promised that within four years, the supply will meet the demand. It will be resolved." But home prices aside, citizens are feeling the pressure in other aspects. Mr Lee said: "On competition for jobs, and especially competition, pressure on their children to do well in schools. The new migrants having left his home must go all out to succeed in the country that he or she has adopted. "That is to be expected and therefore, we must accept that they are going to do their best and if doing their best puts pressure on us, our children, it may be good for them because they will also have to put in effort to do their best to keep up." So People of Singapore, we finally hear from the Horse's mouth that current Singapore government believe in putting "Pressure" on Singaporeans to maximum results from your blood and sweat. If not getting expected result, the Singapore government was the choice to mass-import non-locals to keep up that "Pressure". In July this year,only weeks before Singapore's 46 NDP, LKY stated "'Singapore can't punch above its own weight if it depends on local talent" at South Asian Diaspora convention hosted to show case non-local "Talents". So, People of Singapore, some ex-cabinet ministers now sees Singaporeans as a liability. You have wasted your time and effort in NS and all those national campigns in the last 40 years....because you are "old", "no vitality and no drive".. Hard Truth for Singaporean or those New immigrants? I say BOTH. If those new immigrants are "younger, has vitality and drive", why are they leaving their bigger resource-rich bigger home countries and coming to this little Red Dot to work and still complain? While at the same time, Singaporeans have been asked to contribute charitable works in those impoverished communities in countries like Philippines, to India and China where majority of these new immigrants from. Shouldn't these thousands of immigrants here able to contribute their "youth, vitality and drive" where their own home town are most needed? I find recent LKY's post-GE statements both perplexing and misleading. These mass-importation of immigrants within last few years serves only as TOOL to create division and tension in Singapore in the name of GDP which Singapore's Ministers pay and bonuses are pegged to.

I highly encourage all bros and sis to KPKB. Cuts down on blood pressure.................. Today dammmnnn hot! Stuck in a coffeeshop while waiting for my car to be polished ........... $20 only so cannot expect too much. Over and out.

Always wanted somewhere to rant, vent out steam and release stress. What's yours ? Work quite stress, keep making amendments on proposal again and again, stress that boss will get fed up . Stress of looking after kids as health worsening and have difficulty running after them, stress of having to deal with in laws when dont like to, stress when reading Picanto's thread ... how to destress ah ? how about going pub to drink this friday anyone ?

We live in a stressful world, morning, afternoon and night always bombarded with stressful situations I this some bros and sis may read this to ensure a healthy and productive life there are many library books and audiobooks around that can help to be efficiently productively in one's live one has to be relatively stress free hopeful this would bring happiness and prosperity for the coming year Handle stress well, and you?re well on your way to a healthy, productive life Mon, Nov 02, 2009 The Star/Asia News Network By Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar STRESS is probably the most over-used word of the 20th and 21st century. We are all victims of stress, brought on by our work, personal lives, relationships, and health. We have come to accept that stress is inevitable. But we should not let it take over our lives and affect our health or well-being negatively. By learning to manage your stress, you can give your body a break and learn to enjoy life. What causes stress Stress is not just something you experience for a while, and then goes away. Your body actually reacts to stress, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Over time, these reactions have an impact on your health. First, let's look at what causes stress. In today's fast-paced, highly-competitive world, we stress ourselves out with all sorts of worries. Sometimes stress is thrust upon us, for example, becoming unexpectedly ill, or we bring it upon ourselves, for example, trying to do too much at work. Even exciting things happening in our lives can produce stress as well - getting a promotion or having a baby is great, but you may experience changes, uncertainties, and anxieties that cause stress. Women are particularly susceptible to stress caused by hormonal changes, during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause - hormone levels fluctuate consistently and cause stress. Bad, bad stress Is there such a thing as good stress? Well, considering that stress is a natural reaction by humans, there has to be a reason for it. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. Thanks to the body's "fight or flight" response, you will experience a rush of adrenaline in an emergency situation that prepares you to run or defend yourself. Some people perform best under stress, such as musicians, athletes, or even politicians! Stress becomes bad when your body has to continuously respond to it. This will cause wear and tear on the body - both physical and emotional - and one day, you will discover that you are functioning at far lower levels than you used to. Prolonged stress, leading to distress, can disturb the body's internal balance or equilibrium, leading to physical symptoms such as headache, an upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, sexual dysfunction, and problems sleeping. If you're overly stressed, you may also be plagued by ulcers, lower abdominal cramps, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. You may find yourself falling sick with colds and common infections more often due to a weaker immune system. Or, an attack of the rashes may come on! Women suffer from unique problems related to stress - in extreme cases, it can lead to absence of menstruation or abnormal bleeding. Hormonal imbalances caused by stress may exacerbate the symptoms of fibroid tumours and endometriosis, and make it more difficult for couples to conceive a baby. Some women experience changes in their sexuality and encounter various sexual dysfunctions such as loss of desire and vaginal dryness as a result of stress. Distress can also cause emotional problems, such as depression, panic attacks, or other forms of anxiety and worry. Stress becomes part of a vicious circle when people engage in the compulsive use of substances or behaviours to try to relieve their stress, such as turning to food, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling, sex, shopping, and the Internet. Rather than relieving the stress and returning the body to a relaxed state, these substances and compulsive behaviours tend to keep the body in a stressed state and cause more problems. Getting stressed when you're already ill Research suggests that stress can also worsen or exacerbate certain symptoms or illnesses. Not everyone responds in the same way to a certain illness, and the addition of mental stress on top of that individual response certainly affects it. For instance, certain diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcer disease, or cardiac disease can worsen with mental stress. It is important for women who already have some form of heart disease, such as high blood pressure, heart palpitations or high cholesterol, to be careful, because heart disease is one of the top killers of women. How can you tell when you're stressed? Generally, an increased pulse rate is a good indication that your adrenaline has gone up, but you can be stressed while having a normal pulse rate. Other giveaways are constant aches and pains, palpitations, anxiety, chronic fatigue, crying, over- or under-eating, frequent infections, and a decrease in your sexual desire. A good indication is if you feel like you're "out of it" and you lose interest in most things. You may find yourself grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw all the time, suffer from indigestion, muscle tension, trembling or shaking, and even inexplicable diarrhoea. If you experience all this or more, you don't need anyone to tell you that you really need to relax. If you don't make an effort to cut out the stress from your life, it could cause serious problems to your health and well-being. Start with your state of mind - be positive about things in life and accept that there are events that you cannot control. Don't let anger, frustration, or fear crowd your mind. Try to look for constructive solutions instead. Lifestyle choices can help your body fight stress. Exercise regularly so that your body is fit. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals to keep your energy levels up and your immune system strong. Get enough rest and sleep - this makes a huge difference in helping you recover from stress. Finally, make choices in life that are right for you. Know when to say "no" to requests that will cause excessive stress, and manage your time effectively to handle what you have on your plate. Know when to ask for help, either from friends, family, colleagues, bosses, or even health professionals such as your doctor or psychologist. Don't let stress run your life, or you will be constantly sick, tired and frustrated. What kind of life would that be

I know the public transport system is getting pretty jammed nowadays but when has it been getting any better anyway! But more and more ppl ( involving Sillyporeans all the time) are getting into arguments and fights on public transportation....similiarly there are also just as many incidents involving drivers of other vehicles on the roads too! I think the peasants are getting nowhere near WORLD CLASS, as a matter of fact they are getting LOW CLASS! What do you think? http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/V...81124-5062.html