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- Don't Let Stress Eat You Up, Check Out These Helpful Tips! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHave you had just about all you can take? Are things in your life getting you down? If so, it sounds like you are stressed. Stress is no fun! We have tips and advice on how to deal with the stresses in your life. Read on to find out how to eliminate stress and find calm. Running is one of the ...
Views: 1230 - New Ways To Reduce Stress In Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaBeing stressed out is something that everyone can identify with. Stress can be an unwelcome companion, but if you think of ways to handle it well, you won't even notice it's there. Being prepared helps, and that's where this article comes in. Here are some smart ways to cope with stress so that ...
Views: 949 - Lose That Dreaded Stress For Good With These Helpful Tricks - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIf you've ever been under stress, you know that uncomfortable feeling that comes along with it. That feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach comes along with stress every time. If you ever want to stop having that feeling, you're going to have to learn to deal with stress. Here are a few ...
Views: 815 - Relax With These Tips And Avoid Stress - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHow many times have you gotten angry at yourself for misplacing your keys, being late to meet a friend, or forgetting to pay a bill on time? Being angry at ourselves can be one of the most stressful experiences there is. We are our own worst critic. Trying to change this behavior for the better, ...
Views: 896 - What You Should Do When Life Stresses You Out - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaWhen you're stressed out, it's hard to do the things that you need to do. In fact, stress can stop you from doing the things you want to do as well. You need to get a hold of stress before it can cause you even more serious health problems. Here are some effective ways to cope with ...
Views: 1022 - Great Advice For Managing Stressful Situations - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIf it were easy to relax, no one would be burdened with stress. Unfortunately, finding the time to relax or being in the right frame of mind to do so is rare for some people out there. That's when articles like these come in handy. Read up on these stress-relieving tips and put them to work for ...
Views: 836 - How stressful is it living in a big city? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Elmira StrangeWhether you have been living in a big city for several years or maybe you are thinking about moving to one, then some of the questions you might ask yourself are: "How stressful is it to live in a big city?” or "How damaging might this stress be to my health" and "What can I do about it?" ...
Views: 9607 - How to make the right choice - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Elmira StrangeWe often have to make choices. It’s a fact of life. Some of them will be small, like what should you wear for work the next day or for a forthcoming event, what type of breakfast cereal to buy in the supermarket, or what magazine (website) to read during your break at work. Then ...
Views: 1191 - 10 Point Checklist to Successfully Manage a Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Chris Ruisi787 Dreamliner or Nightmare – Boeing Has A Crisis Over the last several weeks, we have read about the problems with Boeing’s new state-of –the-art 787, which has resulted in the FAA “grounding” the entire fleet of this new airliner. The center of the storm is focused on the new lithium-ion ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - The Stress Cure - Is Stress Zapping Your Memory? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Linda HamptonWhat is it about stress that causes us to dwell at length on negative thoughts? The answer has a lot to do with our memory. Although it's miraculous the brain - a three pound lump of neural tissue can store any memories at all. But the human memory system has some surprising quirks. Most ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Test Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to ...
Views: 1874 - How can I soar with eagles when I work with turkeys? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Lynette CraneI remember this sign in an organization for which I worked years ago, and when I thought of some of my colleagues, I laughed in recognition. Much later, I recognized that some of them probably had my face in mind when they looked at the sign and laughed. The expression refers to someone ...
Views: 1195 - Eliminate the Fear Factor: 90-Seconds and You’re Out! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re up for that job that could be a career changer--you’re scared! What if you flub the final interview, what if you say something really stupid, what if the CEO hates your hair? You’re dating a special someone you really like. You can feel yourself falling for him/her, big-time--you’re ...
Views: 2571 - What Do You Do After a Major Accomplishment? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenYou’ve been putting in hours and resources into this project. The day finally comes when you are going to present it. And now it’s finally over. What do you do after? Do you celebrate? Do you go take a bath? Do you meditate and thank your spiritual team for being there for you? Do you beat ...
Views: 1144 - Are you bothered by public speaking? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Lynette CraneYour work or life may require speaking in public. Some people think of public speaking as delivering a talk to a large audience; others think that two or more people constitute a large enough audience to be intimidating. Are you one of the rare people who is frightened of public speaking? ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - An ABC for quick stress management - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Julia HarrisStress is unavoidable, it is a fact or life and although I believe it can and should be managed, short term stress is not always a bad thing. Sometimes it is what motivates and drives us to get things done. That old saying “no pain, no gain” is true If we want to grow and develop and be ...
Views: 2092 - Eliminate Time Clutter - Create A Not To Do List - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Linda HamptonIf you're busy and overwhelmed like most people you'll likely have some sort of to-do list going. It could be in the form of a notebook, a computer, mobile device or even heaven forbid a piece of paper. But some days looking at the list just makes me feel crazy. There is so many things to do ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - How to Deal with a Stressful Situation as Zen as Possible - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Ovidiu DotStress comes in many forms in our lives and it is an extremely dangerous condition that can turn your life upside down, it can wreck your career, and it can also wreck you, both physically and emotionally. You could say stress is a response to changes and challenges in life; they are needed for ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - How Stressful Thinking Impacts You - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Linda HamptonMost of us experience tension daily, often it's hour by hour or worse minute to minute. How we cope with stress and worry determines whether we move forward or allow it to hold us back. Habitual negative thinking is often frenzied, inaccurate, and undependable, yet you can go through your entire ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - How to relieve the stress of a burning secret - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Morgan K TaylorThe vast majority of the population has at least one secret hidden deep inside. If it’s a secret that has been kept there for an extended period of time, then there is likely to come a day when the stress of holding it in becomes too much to bear. It could be fear of the secret being discovered ...
Views: 1526 - Purrfect Mini-Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Julia JamesReceiving a relaxing massage is one of my favourite treats and I had the pleasure of treating myself for a couple of relaxing massages over the holiday season. A friend had recommended a massage therapist to me named Sandra who works out of a massage therapy clinic in Victoria. I had seen her a ...
Views: 885 - Do you know where your Will Power has gone? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Lynette CraneYou know will power – that elusive stuff that other people seem to have, but you don’t? Or maybe you had a lot of it on January 1, excited by visions of a new you, but somehow the visions have gotten dimmer as the weeks have gone by. The parking lot at the fitness center was so crowded on New ...
Views: 951 - 7 Simple Ways To Practice “Letting Go” - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from John HerbergerAs humans we like to hang on. We like to accumulate. It’s a part of our nature; it may even be a survival instinct dating back to prehistoric times of scarcity. Even our society places a value on accumulating, whether it’s material possessions, skills, knowledge or even relationships. Yet there ...
Views: 1087 - Homework Log for the Frustrated Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAfter many, many arguments and numerous updates from my son's school about grades less than 90, I decided to intervene and help alleviate some of the frustration that Ryan, his teachers and myself were feeling about his homework grades. Ryan is an extremely intelligent child who has just ...
Views: 2126(3 votes) - Motivating Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith a big birthday party coming up on Sunday, I realize I have a lot more to do than I have time or energy for. The house needs a quick, but thorough cleaning, Christmas decorating needs to be completed, and baking and cooking tasks are piling up with each visit to Pinterest. Now, more ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - Motivating Younger Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, I revealed how I was finally able to get my eldest to help around the house in a thorough, but quick way. However, one reason for his success was my 7-year-old paving the way for him in each room. Background: I usually get quite a bit of push back and crying when I ask my ...
Views: 882(3 votes) - 12 Ways to Get Extra Help during the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the days inch closer to December 25th, people start getting more and more frantic, trying to figure out ways to get everything done. Shopping, baking, decorating, sending out cards, cooking, upcoming parties, cleaning, guests arriving, wrapping, kids out of school, traveling...the list is ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - Cannot Sleep? - Guaranteed Success in 15 Minutes! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Matthew M. McEwanHave you have tried a bunch of methods for how to fall asleep but still cannot sleep? Then you're in luck. I hereby give you a 100% guarantee that you are able to fall asleep within 15 minutes using the way I'm about to describe. It's true, I promise. Ready? Ok, let's get going! ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - Little habits can make big changes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Lynette CraneAs 2013 approached, I felt, as many do, that I was being given a clean slate, a chance to order my life better – if only I could stick to that plan. It has long been my dream to not only run my own business, meditate, and exercise daily, but also to resume practicing singing several times a ...
Views: 732 - Five Tricks to Bust Stress - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Cheryl CharronTOO much stress? 5 Simple Ways to Let Go of Stress. Glance through popular magazines and you're likely to see an article on stress or advertisements about drugs to help you handle stress. There's lots of information about stress, but that doesn't mean that we're paying attention. When ...
Views: 1366 - Delegate for Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman In my article, Knowing When to Delegate, we discussed several questions you should ask yourself so that you know when it is time to get help in your small business. Below you will find four ways you can hire or outsource tasks that you do not enjoy and that will free ...
Views: 1125 - Knowing When to Delegate - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Understanding when to delegate is probably the toughest situation we face as small business entrepreneurs’. We are taught that we we must do it all. If we do not know how to do something, we try to get the training to do an adequate job and we muddle through it. We ...
Views: 1082 - Inside a Tipping Point - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Laurie DuparA few months ago, I wrote about “tipping points:” ..a time in people’s lives when the strategies they have been using to compensate for their ADHD challenges no longer seem to be working. This “tipping point” is often experienced along with feelings of overwhelm and chaos. Up until a ...
Views: 3955(1 vote) - The Benefits of Therapy for Handling Stress - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joe TherapistStress is the body’s reaction to any change in life that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response or adjustment. Stress is a normal part of life. You can become stressed by any situation, thought or conversation that causes you to feel angry, anxious, frustrated, or even nervous. ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - How The Holidays Should Be - The Leader Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardLeaders are one of the most responsible of all the Striving Styles. When they are fully engaged with the holiday season, they act as though it is their responsibility to make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone has a good time. They work very hard during the season to ensure it does as ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - How to handle stress at work - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Gautam SinghThe work environment at your organization can be a stressful place at times. When projects require you to work extra hours to support last-minute implementations, unsatisfied customers demanding that you be removed from the project, and any other issues that can cause you major headache. The ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - Reducing and Relieving Stress in Your Life - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Thesie CortezLife is full of changes and we all need to deal with those changes. Dealing with the changes in our everyday lives can be very overwhelming that can lead to stress. Stress is a part of our daily lives. It is present in our jobs, in our relationships and at school. If you do not know how to deal ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Help To Overcome Claustrophobia - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonAny phobia causes unnecessary discomfort, some more so than others. To suffer from a phobia means to experience abject fear in certain circumstances. In the case of claustrophobia this means that small or enclosed spaces are what constitute those circumstances. Each individual will ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Managing Holiday Financial Stress - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Sharon WilsonAs the holiday season comes to finale, one of the areas where stress tries to seem to creep into our minds is in the area of finances. With gift purchases adding up, tax considerations, and holiday travel expenses being incurred, many people are tempted to let negative vibrations into their ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Your Tantric Remedy for Daily Stress - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Robyn VogelAre you tired from all the running around you do each day? Have you been going and going and going? When was the last time you made love with your partner (or yourself?) I'm going to teach you THE most valuable tool for handling the every day stress. Ready? STOP. What?? (Yep, you read ...
Views: 2877(1 vote) - How to post on e-learning forums - The 5 golden rules - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyAn e-learning forum can be a confusing place. What goes on in there? How does it all work? And what should you say when you post on forums? Your e-learning forum will quickly become familiar when you start using it to interact with the other students in the course. But you can get a ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - ***THE SECRET WEIGHT LOSS DRUG WITHIN YOU. - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Marilyn OceanTHE SECRET WEIGHT LOSS DRUG WITHIN YOU. By Marilyn Ocean Did you know that our emotions control most of our actions? Actions such as what we eat and how much we exercise. Let’s face it if you are feeling down you don’t feel like going for a walk or to the gym. We have all heard of ...
Views: 2609(1 vote) - 2 Sure Fire Ways to Know When to Delegate Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Have you ever felt like you had way too much to do and not enough help or time in the day to get it all done? As a small business owner knowing when and when not to delegate work can make all the difference in the world. If you delegate too early by hiring ...
Views: 1173 - Striving Styles and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardGetting the most this season based on your Holiday Style Do you go into the holiday season full of anticipation and excitement, only to finish up feeling let down and deflated? Are you looking for ways to get greater enjoyment from the holidays and avoid the post holiday depression this ...
Views: 1451 - The key to balancing stress in the workplace. Work Smart. Live Smart. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lisa RezacAs much as we would like, there's no escaping stress. But stress in itself is not negative. Stress can also be positive. Everybody needs a certain amount of stress to perform your best at work. The key to stress management is to determine the right amount of stress that will give you energy, ...
Views: 1077 - Self Care During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonDuring this busy time of year it’s easy to let things go - with all the extra shopping, entertaining, activities and rushing around, we often end up putting ourselves last during this Season of Giving. That's why self-care becomes more essential than ever during the holiday season. Self ...
Views: 1365 - Managing Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Sharon WilsonFor many of us, the holiday season can seem to have a way of settling on us like a wet blanket. Many of the thoughts that try to work their way into our brains may seem as if they are attempting to steal our positive energy and shift us to a place of negative vibrations. Simple things, like ...
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