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- What To Do About Stress - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonStress is the result of our reactions. Stress can be positive and stimulate us to be productive and live a full life. Stress can also be negative, and studies and experience tell us that 75 % of most illnesses have their root cause in stress. Prolonged stress depresses the immune system and ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Why You Should Wake Up Early - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Cade LennoxFor many of us, we would much rather sleep in and spend some extra time with our mattress rather than get out of bed at some early time in the morning when the sun is not even up. However, the benefits of waking up early far outweigh the benefits of staying in bed. One of the greatest ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Working Overtime While Relaxing - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you hear the word overtime is mentioned, these 3 words may probably cross your mind: deadline, caffeine, stress. Yes, very familiar indeed, huh? Nevertheless, I am going to add up 3 more which work just as well, and they are: relaxing, television, sleep. Whilst the second list seems ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Yoga and Other Habits - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaImagine that these times are for forming clubs, communities, new forms of interactions. What if we could imagine how these new formations were influencing the future? You can. You just need to clear some physic space and breathe in. The relaxed physic is where we get the Big vision hits. I ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - ***Fully Present for Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Janet NestorFebruary/March Article written for Sibyl Spiritual EZine for Women My daily goal is to be fully present for each moment of my life, feeling joyous, connected and balanced. As a working woman, wife, mother and grandmother I know that I require a daily spiritual practice that nourishes, ...
Views: 3302(16 votes) - ***Wholeness: A Bio-energetic Self-guided Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Janet NestorFrom Pathways to Wholeness, p. 85-86 Recorded for you at www.mindfulpathways.com I created this exercise for my own personal healing journey, and share various versions of it with my clients on a regular basis. The exercise can be practiced daily. If we have physical health issues or any ...
Views: 3482(15 votes) - 3 Powerful Reasons Why You SHOULD Procrastinate Now! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! We are so overloaded with information today that we sometimes tend to generalize everything we learn. From the foundational book, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peel, some people have generalized personal development to be “thinking positive all the ...
Views: 3905(5 votes) - A Guide To Overcoming Shyness And Inhibitions - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from kenneth smallWe have all heard of the phrase ‘to stand out from the crowd’ . If you are looking to land that job you have been after or impress some one on a date then it is quite useful to be able to ‘stand out from the crowd’. If you have ever found yourself overlooked for opportunities when other less ...
Views: 9184(5 votes) - De-stress- Nobody Can Get Rid Of Stress But You Can Reduce It - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWho wants to destress in life? No one wants to have stress but almost everybody has it. Young or old, students or professionals, gay or lesbian, and worker or employer, everyone don't have a choice but to face the fact that once you live in this planet, stress is always with you. Simple ...
Views: 1560(5 votes) - Three Quick, Easy and Effective Meditations to Relieve Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pamela LipeAre you so stressed out at work that you do not even have time to think about relaxing? Are the demands at work building up fast and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you so busy you do not have time to learn a new stress management strategy? Here are three quick, easy and very ...
Views: 3022(5 votes) - ***Natural Stress Therapy made possible with Water Fountains: - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthAs a part of evolution Man has been on a constant upward slide of developing and exploiting technology in all forms possible and in the race for success he seldom gets time for himself. Human body is constantly under stress both external and internal owing to the machine-like life that we lead. ...
Views: 2054(4 votes) - A Healthy Shadow - 3 Keys to Knowing Yours - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Barbara J. SempleToday the shadow effect is in the news. What if I told you that you have a perfect health spiritual double? It’s true. It’s kind of an avatar connection like the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna in the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita. An inseparable best friend, healthy light force shadow ...
Views: 2169(4 votes) - Achievement through Minimal Effort: The Sung Principle of the Chinese Internal Martial Arts - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonThis entry is a first draft excerpt from the Tai Chi Principles Manual I am currently working on all feedback questions or comments are appreciated Please contact me through my website www.taichiteacher.org or by email at info@taichiteacher.org. The Principle of Sung One of the most ...
Views: 2618(4 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Vaporisation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the most popular ways to use essential oils is by vaporisation. In other words, encouraging essential oils to evaporate into the air where they can be inhaled and the smell experienced throughout a room. This is sometimes referred to as "burning" essential oils, and candle operated ...
Views: 2240(8 votes) - Mending the "holes" of depression with Visual EFT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Maria AnnellH has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ...
Views: 2583(4 votes) - ***Solutions: Women and Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet Nestorby Janet Gallagher Nestor, MA, LPC, DCEP Holistic Mental Health Therapist Most women are multi-taskers. Our culture says we can do it all: Get a good education, be an engaging conversationalist, be beautiful, marry, have children, keep a size 6 figure, have a career, clean the house, drive ...
Views: 2519(7 votes) - ***Sweet Potato Chicken Pineapple Apricot Impressive Dinner with No Pot to Scrub - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromNo Work Impressive Chicken and Sweet Potato with no pot to scrub You know those thin frozen cardboard chicken breasts that come in a heavy bag, that only a dieter would choose? Well, we are going to make them gourmet: This recipe makes your reputation. Today you are exhausted and want ...
Views: 3239(6 votes) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Massage Table for Home Use - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWith a massage table at home, you can easily indulge in the luxury and healing power of therapeutic touch on a regular basis. Check out the benefits of owning your own massage table below. Enjoy giving and receiving massage in the comfort of your own home. With a massage table at home, you ...
Views: 4268(3 votes) - Don't Take a Deep Breath: Un-Inhale Your Aspiration to Control Instead - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTry the following: sit back and just breathe for a few moments. But before you actually "do" this, let us get clear on one point: there is no "doing" involved in this exercise, just witnessing of your breath exactly as it is at any given moment - for a few moments. You might be thinking: ...
Views: 1881(9 votes) - How to Prepare for Outdoor Entertaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jeff HesterWhile the fourth of July may be the apex of summer entertaining, every Northerner knows that no matter when it starts, the season is short. Those planning on outdoor entertaining must seize the moment. Whether a big bash is in the works or a small intimate gathering, having the outdoor spaces ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - Money Saving Getaways: Vacation vs. Stay-cation! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn Saturday morning, my husband and I are taking our youngest two children to Los Angeles, even though we debated canceling the trip for some time. Stephen called our hotel and mentioned that we were considering cancellation because of the economy. They drastically lowered our hotel bill and ...
Views: 1142(3 votes) - Now That I Know Why I Want More Fun, What Would Be Fun? Part #2 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Carolyn BatesNow that I know why I want more Fun, what would be Fun? How can I have Fun? What do you stand for? What are your values? Some of mine are that I want to cherish each day and have great times with friends and my family. To do this, I have to take the time to make the plans. Who do I want ...
Views: 1826(3 votes) - Peaceful, Easy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyWhy are so many people resistant to the M word? We know it's good for us and, it only takes 10 minutes a day. So why aren’t you doing it? If you’re a self-proclaimed type-A-functional-ADD person like me, your answer to that question is probably “Uhh,” and on to the next thing you go. Meditation ...
Views: 2055(6 votes) - The Value of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebSometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...
Views: 3729(3 votes) - What is Reiki? Reiki is soul energy. Reiki is healing. Reiki is Self-empowerment. - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Dina ColadaWhat is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese form of Divine healing energy. In different cultures it may be called life force or Chi. Reiki is made up of 2 ancient Japanese kanji characters. The first one means “soul, Universal God, Source, Spirit. Ki, the second kanji symbol means life force ...
Views: 3144(3 votes) - 6 Quick Ways to Clear Winter and Welcome Spring - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Julie GrayThe trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way! When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast ...
Views: 1965(5 votes) - Dealing With The Pressures And Stresses Of Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Greg BakerThere is a difference between pressure and stress. One causes the other, and one we can reduce and shunt off. Learn the difference between these two in your life and what you can do about them. Stress is the product of pressure. Set an empty plastic water bottle upright and place the palm of ...
Views: 8560(7 votes) - Get Calm Using This NLP Calm Anchor - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Louise GoddardFirst, a note (pardon the pun:) about music. Music affects both the mind and the body. It affects our brain waves. When we’re relaxed, our brainwaves are slower. Music with around 60 beats per minute corresponds with the human heart at rest. Listening to some tranquil classical pieces is ...
Views: 3588(11 votes) - 6 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooEveryone regardless of what age experiences boredom. The kids are the first usually to say the words “I’m Bored” but us adults have at one point or another in life experience it too. Have you ever wondered why you are feeling bored? It can be a feeling of laziness, or exhaustion or even a ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - Aviation - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Peter RadfordRecent History During the 1920s and 1930s, there was a huge leap forward in the field of aviation. Noteworthy milestones included Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight in 1927, and Charles Kingsford Smith’s transpacific flight the following year. Without doubt, the most successful ...
Views: 1642(4 votes) - Five Ways to Reduce or Limit Stress - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Ted DeeThe world is a stressful, or at least the modern world is. With schedules and deadlines and traffic and more, just ordinary life can cause a lot of excess stress. I’m certainly not immune and probably no one is. Here are five ways I reduce or limit stress. Hopefully they will work for you as ...
Views: 1890(2 votes) - Guided Meditation - Instant Benefits for Busy People - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesWe live in a busy world. There is never enough time! Our priority lists start with the necessities such as family, work, cleaning and eating, and only when we juggle or sacrifice do we find the time for hobbies, personal development and dare I say it, Relaxation. And by relaxation I don't mean ...
Views: 2246(2 votes) - How Can I Fight Stress? Plan - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rick CarterStress is disorganized. It feels focused, unrelenting, and probably targeted right at you. But stress is not a thing. Stress is, in large part, the conflict you feel when your boundaries are being stretched. Stress in the workplace is your boss testing your boundary for autonomy. Or it ...
Views: 3137(2 votes) - How to Attain Inner Peace During Chaos - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieStriving for inner peace in the midst of the drama, chaos, or any experience that is less than desirable is difficult for the most mindful person. In many situations, we can fend off the pressure of being drawn into the experience; however, some situations or experiences reach our vulnerability ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - Is Stress Necessary in Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganContrary to popular belief, a certain amount of stress is necessary and even beneficial in life. When you experience stress, your brain gets a surge of adrenaline which can lead to quick thinking and creative solutions. The glitch occurs when a situation creates anxiety because the demands of ...
Views: 5292(4 votes) - Meditating as part of your Game Plan - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Karen StHilaire"Don't get so caught up in the Game that you don't have time for meditation and prayer." Karen St. Hilaire A popular answer to 'how's work' or 'how's life' is usually something in the area of- “I'm in the game or I'm in the fight.” In the song 'Upgrade You', Beyonce’ sings "... Focus on your ...
Views: 673(2 votes) - Mindfulness: Making Every Moment Count - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Louann VertreesOur minds seldom allow us to stay in the present. Worry or anticipation pull us into the future, and memories or regrets can leave us stuck in the past. We can learn valuable lessons from the past, and it is important to plan for the future, but it isn’t helpful to dwell too much on either ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Peppermint and Lemon Aromatherapy Foot Bath Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Margo BastosSimple peppermint and lemon aromatherapy foot bath recipe for tired feet will lift depression, relieve stress and aid relaxation. Using essential oils as part of your everyday relaxation and destressing practice makes a lot of sense... The aroma from the oils interacts with the nerve centers ...
Views: 3332(2 votes) - Put Insomnia to Rest - How acupuncture can help you overcome this common problem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Amanda BaroneIf you have difficulty falling asleep or wake-up during the night you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is more than just having a poor night's sleep. As this can be frustrating for most sleepers, insomnia sufferers can attest that the real effects of months or years of poor ...
Views: 1782(2 votes) - Relieve Your Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Louann VertreesMost of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. We have too much to do and too little time, and may be dealing with career pressures, family difficulties, or financial problems on top of everything else. Doctors have known for some time that there is a direct link between stress and a variety of ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Rock Your Goddess - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Shann Vander LeekFresh from a steaming lobster pot of a bubble bath, I marvel at my healthy form and thank the Universe for learning how to appreciate my body as part of the divine feminine. I love my Shann-ness: curvaceous, athletic, soft and strong. It feels good to be at home with my inner Goddess. Years ago ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - The selfless route to Self-Indulgence - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle Raineor The Only Way to Get 5 Minutes Peace. Picture the scene... You’ve just collapsed onto the sofa with a drink and your favourite book/magazine/TV programme. The relaxing sigh is barely out of your mouth before you hear it....the summons. Somebody, somewhere wants a piece of you. And ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - ***Healing - An Excerpt from Nurturing Wellness through Radical Self-Care: A Living in Balance Guide and Workbook - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Janet NestorI have chosen to share a philosophy of healing that was defined for me a year or so ago during meditation. This new way of thinking is going to change your life and the lives of those you love and cherish. You’ll change your self-talk and change the way you interact with members of your family ...
Views: 3764(10 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
Views: 3358(5 votes) - Overcoming Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithThe major holidays of the year come back to back. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, people spend the most time with relatives. But, as much as we love our family, much of our stress during this time can be due to them along with the actual actions we must perform. Holiday stress can be of ...
Views: 2935(5 votes) - What do you want? I mean, what do you REALLY want? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Jo Della PennaWe get so busy working in our business, organizing our family’s schedule, managing the household, paying our bills, etc. that it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. Too busy to see if what we are working so hard to achieve is what we even want anymore. It is important ...
Views: 939(5 votes) - *** Ahhh, The Soothing Sounds of an Outdoor Water Fountain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthMany people think of water fountains as the perfect musical accompaniment to the all-natural soundtrack of any garden or natural outdoor space. More than soothing sounds however, an outdoor fountain offers relaxing and steady motion, an element of natural movement to any garden or patio setting. ...
Views: 2933(3 votes) - *** Emotional Wounds: Bandages, Baggage, Balms and Blessings - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel BenorWe are often taught to ignore and bury our problems and upsets and to 'be strong.' This is a temporary solution for distress that has serious drawbacks. Learning to identify and release our feelings are much better ways of handling them. Varieties of self-treatment methods enable us to do this, ...
Views: 2534(3 votes) - ***The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ...
Views: 4843(3 votes) - 6 Tips to Stop Burnout Before It Starts - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooPeople suffering from burnout may experience a number of physical and emotional problems, including exhaustion, anxiety and depression. If you're burned out but you won't change your lifestyle in substantial ways, health problems as severe as heart attacks or strokes may be in your future. ...
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