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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Psychologist issues urgent warning about 'minor daily stresses' like being stuck in traffic which could wreak devastation on your long-term health
A leading psychologist has warned against the trauma of daily 'micro stresses' such as being stuck in traffic that have detrimental effects on your health. Dr. Becky Spelman, UK licensed psychologist, explained to Femail that human brains 'aren't wired for constant low-level friction' such as losing your keys and being in a rush. 'Repeated minor stressors can lead to the same physiological and emotional exhaustion as a single major stressor,' she explained. Indeed, Brits endure microstresses an average of eight times a day, increasing their blood pressure for as long as two hours daily, a new study from beverage company, Trip has found. Around 90 per cent of Brits experience these stressors - which include having an untidy house or not being able to find a parking space. 'When the small stresses pile up with no opportunity to decompress, they create an emotional static that affects concentration, patience, and even physical health,'Dr Spelman said. Dr Spelman suggested people 'incorporate small, daily rituals that restore calm', adding that overall management of stress should also focus on 'staying steady' during brief moments of strain. Microstresses are defined as small daily annoyances that, though seemingly small at the time, can weigh heavy on overall wellbeing when experienced in culmination. Among those counted as microstresses are seemingly minute aggravations such being being stuck in traffic, having an untidy house, or losing the remote control. Of the survey's 2,000 participants, a whopping 79 per cent admitted that while 'major problems' are less likely to get them down, the combined effect of microstresses resulted in poorer wellbeing. TRIP co-founder Olivia Ferdi, said: 'It's clear from the research that the smaller, more frequent stresses of daily life can really build up and grind us down, sometimes having more of an impact than the larger life events. 'Life is stressful enough so it can be really hard to find ways, and time, to chill out and relax. 'Taking some time to have a breather, sitting down and grabbing a drink can give you the break that you need to keep those microstresses at bay.' According to the survey, the single biggest trigger of stress for Brits was being stuck in traffic, with a whopping 53 per cent admitting to being impacted by road jams. Second on the list and causing aggravation to 42 per cent of people, was when a bin bag breaks during the process of taking it out. Losing keys and getting stuck behind a slow walker were equally stress inducing, with a third, 33 per cent, impacted. Additionally, 32 per cent stressed when their house is a tip, while 30 percent tense up when they spill something on their carpet. Other irritants included forgetting to charge a mobile device overnight, which 27 per cent said they were impacted by, losing the TV remote, cited by 26 per cent, and having a car parked outside your house, a strain for 23 per cent. Though minor in principle, the collective impact of several small stressors can be the equivalent to a single more significant event, Dr Spelman explained. 'They interfere with our focus, elevate cortisol levels, and can even alter how we respond to bigger challenges. In a fast-paced society, giving yourself permission to slow down - even for a few moments - can be the most important form of self-care,' she said. Across the country, those most afflicted are in Birmingham, with Brummies enduring 10 stressful moments a day. In comparison, people living in Coventry reported having just six daily tense encounters. The study found that 86 per cent of Brits find life generally irritating at present, with nearly 80 per cent saying they couldn't help being impacted by daily hassles. Bearing the brunt of intense stress, 62 per cent said stress sometimes even triggers them to feel physically sick, with 59 per cent left with headaches. Sleepless nights, increased heart rate and panic attacks were also among reported side effects. Britain's most annoying microstresses 1. Being stuck in traffic – 53% 2. A bin bag breaking when you're trying to take it out – 42% 3. Losing your keys – 33% 4. Someone walking slowly in front of you – 33% 5. Your house being a tip – 32% 6. Spilling something on your carpet – 30% 7. Misplacing your mobile – 28% 8. The Wi-Fi buffering when you're binging a show – 27% 9. Forgetting to plug your phone in to charge overnight – 27% 10. Losing the TV remote control – 26% 11. Being in a rush and not being able to find an outfit – 24% 12. Forgetting to put the bins out – 23% 13. Someone parking their car outside your house for days – 23% 14. Dropping toothpaste all down yourself – 23% 15. Not being able to find a parking space – 22% 16. Spilling coffee down your top – 22% 17. Stepping in dog's mess – 22% 18. Running out of milk – 21% 19. Missing your train or bus – 21% 20. Listening to politicians – 19% 21. The batteries in your TV remote not working – 18% 22. Having a leak under the sink – 16% 23. Running out of clean socks – 15% 24. Having to re-wash plates after they've been in the dishwasher – 14% 25. A work colleague not finishing what they were supposed to do – 14% 26. Burning your morning toast – 12% 27. Opening your laptop to hundreds of unread emails – 11% 28. Watching the news – 11% 29. Having a row with a colleague at work – 11% 30. Enduring a disappointing lunch – 11% 31. Losing your headphones – 11% 32. Getting stuck in traffic on the school run – 10% 33. Not having change for a car park – 9% 34. Burning your mouth on a cheese toastie – 9% 35. The dog not coming when it's called – 8%
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Dayangaram': Popular Tamil YouTuber VJ Siddhu to make his directorial debut with Vels Film International
Popular Tamil YouTuber and actor VJ Siddhu is all set to make his debut as a lead actor and director in an upcoming film titled Dayangaram. The film, produced by Dr. Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International, was launched by actor Dhanush on his X handle on Friday (May 2). A hilarious announcement promo — featuring Siddhu and his team at VJ Siddhu Vlogs, Ganesh, as well as actors Ilavarasu and Nithin Sathya — was unveiled to announce the news. Other details regarding the plot, cast and crew remain unknown at the moment. The film's title, 'Dayangaram,' is a nod to Siddhu's famous dialogue from his vlogs: 'Idhu Bayangaram Illa, Dayangaram.'' Over the last few years, Siddhu's vlogging channel VJ Siddhu Vlogs has experienced tremendous growth for its comical, youth-friendly content. Having already acted in 2021's Trip, Siddhu found a major break on the silver screen in Pradeep Ranganathan's recent blockbuster Dragon. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the film also featured Siddhu's partner-in-crime in VJ Siddhu Vlogs, Harshath Khan.
The Guardian
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Maria Somerville: Luster review – a vivid and vital entry in the shoegaze revival
Maria Somerville's second album of folk-tinged shoegaze arrives at an apposite time. TikTok has turned the genre into a lifestyle for alt teens, while the internet radio station NTS has made itself synonymous with hazy, deadpan underground pop. But the Irish musician's sound feels distinctive: both slightly alienating – cool to the touch, unnervingly atmospheric – and slightly sexy, songs like Mayfly and Violet moving with an alluring looseness that often eludes experimental indie music of this stripe. Simple but evocative lyrics suggest an endearing curiosity about the world: 'Sometimes the sky / Invites me to truly be / Myself more than it could actually be,' she sings on Trip, a curiously circular phrase that feels tentative and certain at the same time. Somerville sings in hushed tones surrounded by chilly production, but when you listen closely, these songs reveal themselves to be unusually swollen with texture and detail: harps twinkle like broken glass and baggy breakbeats reverberate widely, seemingly recorded through a bedroom wall. She has an expansive purview: part of the thrill of Luster is listening closely enough to pick up on the traces of pop, hymnal, trip-hop and experimental electronic music that lies beneath. It's this approach that makes Luster so vividly alive: this is no dusty genre exercise. It was inspired by Somerville's home of Connemara, and she occasionally luxuriates in nuanced, evocative field recordings, as on closer October Moon, when she samples the sound of waves at low tide. But outside those moments of specificity, it feels like a representation of the expansive beauty of solitude, and the beautiful chaos that can be found in quiet moments: a symphony of small ideas rendered in the colours of a sunset.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
One arrested after short car chase in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – One person is arrested after an incident on Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire. Around 10:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a Kwik Trip on Baumbach Way in Altoona after several people reported a man was acting erratically. The man entered a stranger's vehicle and took off. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle multiple times. But the driver refused to stop and continued fleeing. The release says he was exhibiting signs of drug use. Authorities eventually stopped him at the intersection of Clairemont Avenue and Fairfax Street in Eau Claire. They used a tire deflation device and blocked the vehicle. The driver resisted arrest and a taser was used to take him into custody. He was identified as 33-year-old Joshua Shult of Ladysmith. Shult was arrested on multiple drug charges. Along with OWI 2nd offense, fleeing officers and resisting arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Travel with Rob Fowler: Day 4
Day 4 of our WCBD News 2 Viewer Trip… We started Day 4 with a filling breakfast at our hotel in Athens, before hitting the road for Delphi. We traveled through the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus and Thebes, Livadeia. We reached Delphi, where we explored the Archeological Site and museum. Delphi, a stunning town lying on the slopes of Mount Parnassus high above the Gulf of Corinth, is one of the most famous historic sites in Greece. Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Delphi was also considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600–1100 BC). It's only fitting this is where I also got to represent the Cooper River Bridge Run! Thanks Irv and Lorrie for the shirt and hoodie!!! After spending time exploring Delphi, we continued on our way, traveling the Greek countryside, ending up at Kalambaka for the night. Another busy day on tap for Day 5 (Sunday)Hope you are enjoying the photos! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
