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- Taming the Crazy Busy Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandFrantic, forgetful, fragmented and flummoxed. Does this describe your workplace or someone you work with? If so, you’re not alone. Many workplaces are driven by a frenetic, globalized, technology-driven, task focused climate. Has your workplace developed a culture of activity, aided by ...
Views: 1654 - TERRIBLE CHOICES - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from William CottringerTERRIBLE CHOICES By Bill Cottringer “We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~Kahlil Gibran. There are some terrible choices we seem to have to make through all ages. Consider the following very uncomfortable choices confronting us all at different ...
Views: 1653(4 votes) - Part II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sandra WapniarskiPart II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams 2. Forgiveness Forgiveness is three fold; forgiving others, asking for forgiveness and forgiving yourself. In my lifetime there were many relationships that were shattered, but the connection to the ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Zzzzz’s – Catch Some! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Julie ChristiansenSleep these days seems to be overrated. Do you remember that famous sitcom episode in which a member of the ensemble cast decides he can get so much more done if he only takes a few short naps throughout the day rather than sleeping a full night? As it always happens in sitcoms, chaos ensues. ...
Views: 1651 - Breathing in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Norma CasasWe all live in a fast paced, stress filled environment. Stressful news get to us in too many ways, from word of mouth, television, radio, and the web. Stress is a human created illness which, although part of life, does not adjusts to our system. Our body is not made for that kind of ...
Views: 1650 - You Too Can Visualize - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Ross CraftWhen I first started visualizing, even with a guide I wasn't sure I was doing it right. In this article I am going to attempt to explain further about how to visualize. I keep getting emails from people who claim they can't visualize, even with a guide. Everyone, unless they have a brain ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - How To Change Your Life Completely In Ten Seconds! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Tom Wright*excerpted from the E-book of the same title: Any one of us, can do most anything, for ten seconds. Think about it. Can you forgive someone for just ten seconds? Usually we can. Can you hold your tongue for ten seconds, even when you're upset? I'm sure we've all done that. And then after ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - The Four Types of Stress Managment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergJust like there are a myriad of different symptoms of stress, there are likewise a myriad of different ways we as human beings have learned to deal with or “cope” with stress. As I’ve thought about it, I’ve come up with four major categories of stress mangement strategies. The first three ...
Views: 1646(46 votes) - 2 Effective Ways To Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Michael TawiahStress, our favourite thing in the world! Stress can ruin people. It plays a significant factor in causing many illnesses and generally lowers our quality of life. I was letting stress get to me too: in my field we have a lot of work to do by tight deadlines – a recipe for stress. As a ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND MALARKEY - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from James Mapes‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’ -Groucho Marx, comedian If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute ...
Views: 1643 - Simple Quick Natural Ways to Reduce Stress at work at home or the gym or outdoors ! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardFavorite Quick Ways to Decompress , Relax - Relieve Tension and Stress Go For A Walk One of the best things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing is to go for a walk. Just head out the door and walk for ten minutes. You can do this on your lunch break, before work, after ...
Views: 1643 - Stress Relief For The Weary Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezStress, we often hear how stress can affect our health but as a teacher this risk is even greater. Teachers encounter a huge amount of stress and it's become a part of the norm and most of the things that others would find stressful; teachers consider a part of the everyday routine. The one room ...
Views: 1643 - ***How Penelope Cruz Leverages Her Fear to Create Mastery - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“When I start a movie, the first day, I feel like a duck.” - Penelope Cruz, Academy Award Winning Actor Penelope Cruz makes no secret that she's terrified when she embarks on a new project, a new role. Inner thoughts of not being talented enough and anxiety over the sureness that she will be ...
Views: 1640(3 votes) - Time Management for an Entrepreneur: Do Less, Achieve More - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Tim PondAre you struggling in a hustle and bustle trap? Do you have enough time for the things you consider important? Every now and then it is worth asking yourself if you are focusing on the essential. Focusing helps you develop your time management and achieve better results. Entrepreneurs of ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Diffusing Family Tension - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI've spent over twenty years working with families as a spiritual life coach. Many of my clients divulge painful or embarrassing situations that their families are struggling with, believing there must be something wrong with them since other families they know appear so well adjusted. I assure ...
Views: 1639 - How to reduce stress, harmonize body/mind /spirit and increase your creative flow - by FEED YOUR BRAIN
- Gingko bilboa and gotu kola increase blood flow to the brain. (Check with your doctor first before taking these herbs.)
- Boron is essential for memory and attention. Sources include apples, pears and green leafy vegetables.
- Vitamin B is essential for brain power. Sources ...
Views: 1634 - How to Use Your Sense to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowPlease your senses first. What you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch make a difference in your stress level. The following are general examples of how to please your senses to reduce stress. Sight — Why do we go on vacation? Usually it’s because we need to relax and see something ...
Views: 1634 - Managing your Stress - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsJust as the world’s economy weakens the entire global economy, stress and anxiety can weaken your entire body so learning to deal with stress is an important part of maintaining your well being and protecting your health. What is stress? Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting ...
Views: 1634(5 votes) - Negative Emotions: 7 Keys to Overcome Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Ruth SeebeckBe careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Phil. 4:6-7 How easy it is to succumb to emotion, ...
Views: 1634 - Are You in Drive or Reverse? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you traveling through life or are you on a journey? Are you looking forward or at the past? Your answers reveal a lot about the direction you’re going in and what kind of experiences you’ll have. Maybe you can relate… It was a major life change for me to move from New York City to my ...
Views: 1632 - 10 Tips For A Stress-Less House Move - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Lucy ClarkeOnce you've managed to sell your home, you breathe a sigh of relief - until you realise you've now got to go through the process of moving. This could turn out to be the most stressful aspect of buying and selling. Make it easier by following these tips for a stress-free move... 1. ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Tips to help you handle Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sumner DavenportOn top of your regular deadlines, traffic, decisions and relationships, you now have more with holiday deadlines, gifts to buy, events to attend, shopping, traffic and more people who are getting on your nerves....... Sometimes all you need is a reminder, a quick tip you can do to relieve ...
Views: 1630(3 votes) - Adequate Sleep Creates Increased Energy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Terry WeberHave you ever stopped to think about the many benefits of adequate sleep? Because of our different life styles most of us look at sleep in one of two ways: (1) a waste of time or (2) we have the feeling we never get enough sleep. (1) If you are the kind of person whose life style makes you ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - The 'Lunch Break' Challenge - Get Your Work-life Balance Right - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumDo you need ‘The Lunch Break Challenge’? Do you often feel tired and lethargic in the afternoons? Do you feel resentful towards your employer or your organization, or your clients? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the lunch break challenge is for you…. Firstly, you must commit ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - Beating Brain Fog - 3 Key Tips for Mental Clarity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Ananga SivyerWhen the fog of overwhelming stress clouds our thoughts there’s a danger we could soon be drifting into non-productivity land. Here are three quick and easy ways to sail through the day with a clear and focused head. Keeping a clear head is essential if you want: • to avoid the pitfalls of ...
Views: 1628 - Dealing With Doubt And Fear - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Beate CheletteWe’ve all been in that place, but the uncertainty can mean the beginning of an important transformation. The days start innocently enough. We wake up, a bit sleepier then usual, and we don’t really want to get out of bed. Wouldn’t it be nice if today were a Saturday or Sunday? And yet, at ...
Views: 1627 - Do You Experience Mixed Feelings About Being Patient and Tolerant? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorPatience and tolerance are behaviors and states of mind to practice, right? How well do you do with them? Questions about Patience and Tolerance came to me after I spent extended time with someone who couldn’t seem to talk about anything that wasn’t unpleasant. All of us need a dose of ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - 60 SECOND STRESS BUSTERS - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Michelle MayurDaily stresses often manifest physically in constricted, shallow breathing. Try these easy, quick and most of all, effective, breathing techniques to restore calm rapidly. Bringing mind awareness to deepening the breath immediately turns on the parasympathetic restorative nervous system to ...
Views: 1625(3 votes) - 10 Best Stress Relieving Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Alan MorrisYou’ve probably heard a million things about stress and how it’s bad for you. A lifetime of running around and pushing yourself to the edge will have repercussions you probably don’t realize. Accumulated stress is toxic. It can make it hard for you to control your emotions, control your ...
Views: 1624 - Is Stress Genetic? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are a number of chronic diseases that can be blamed on genetics but not a lot of people consider stress and anxiety to be passed down from parents. How you react to pressure and unfavorable conditions depends mainly upon the power of your brain and your ability to take charge of your ...
Views: 1624 - Is Good Stress an Oxymoron? Discover Eustress and Why Too Little Stress Can Be Bad For You Too - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnWe hear about the negative effects of stress every day, including everything from heart disease to divorce to loss of sleep. Given all the bad press, it's easy to believe that stress is an evil that must be purged from our lives with the latest in stress management techniques. To some degree, ...
Views: 1623 - How to Calm Your Mind and Anchor Peace, Presence, and Harmony - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comThere’s a saying, “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.” For me, of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the LEAST. I often had a chatterbox mind; when I was unsettled, my busy mind was like a crazed acrobat, tumbling from thought to thought, leaping to conclusions. After my ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Why Am I More Stressed Out Than You? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cecelia BrownEmotional and cognitive stress is a subjective response, experienced by the body, to a particular situation or thought. Stress can motivate us to perform at optimal levels, and it can also cause us to feel helpless and we emotionally shut down. How we perceive a stressful event or thought ...
Views: 1618 - Quick Tips for Executive Stress Management - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftNone of has unlimited time. Professionals or executives often find themselves in a pressure-cooker environment as they manage people, make costly decisions or determine directions of their organizations - on top of their obligations to family and friends. How they manage their time is critical ...
Views: 1616 - Tips to Manage Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Steve CaldwellStress, when seen from the perspective of health, productivity, cost commitment and safety, is a real challenge for all. Almost everyone, whether in business or personal life, is under workplace stress to give results, put up with rules and to be available compatibly with others on the ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - I’m Stressed the F$&! Out! - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show topic is about something we can all relate to and that is stress. We talked about what causes stress and techniques for relieving it in the moment. Regina Ann who is a Transformation Coach works with clients who are often under stress where she helps them to identify ...
Views: 1615 - Shhhhh! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Mary GuarinoLast fall, I was standing on Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. Hurricane Ridge features clumps of subalpine firs, bent by the frequent 75-mile-an-hour winter winds, and since it is at treeline, it sports spectacular panoramic views. On a clear day, which it was, you can see the ...
Views: 1615 - Stress: Obstacle or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykAlthough we can see stress all around us, not all stress is harmful. It can be a source of positive energy, motivating us to greater heights of achievement and creativity. However, stress that is not managed or controlled can become a negative force that robs us of our peace and compromises our ...
Views: 1615 - No More Stress or Depression - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Willie HortonThe World Health Organisation believes that stress will be the biggest killer of the 21st century. UK Government statistics indicate that over 15 million workdays were lost in 2008 due to stress. In the US, the National Institute for Occupational Safety predicts that depression will be the ...
Views: 1614(4 votes) - 5 Great Tips to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mona KhalafStress has always been a part of our lives. In this hectic time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Experts state that a little stress can be good as it keeps you focused and ready to move forward, and is sometimes vital for achieving optimum performance. However, medical research has ...
Views: 1608 - Tools for Coping with Stress - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Leah FriedmanWhether based on our job, our relationship with others or on world events that threaten our lives, stress is a fact of life in the modern world. Stress can result from exposure to shocking events or painful emotions. As a result, stress may also be accompanied by illogical fears and irrational ...
Views: 1607 - Confessions of a Success Coach: The Five Minute Stress Zapper - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Mandy BassIt was 9:25 AM Monday morning and I was waiting, phone in hand with my eyes glued to my email looking for word from my 9AM coaching client. I had been working with Roger {not his real name] for over six years. Not once had he been late or missed a call. Something was wrong. I called Roger’s ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - Oxygen Bars - A New Way of Dealing with 21st Century Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Kalyna KapurYou’d think people’s lives would be less stressful in the technological age that we’re living in. The truth is that people have more stress now because of technology, family life, and their job. This stress can have a serious impact on their physical and mental health if they don’t do ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Stress And The Workplace: Effectiveness At Work - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Rick CarterEffectiveness at work means more than just checking off all the items on your “To Do” list. It means getting along with your co-workers, interacting with management, and keeping clients or customers satisfied. It requires all of your talents, skills and abilities. And the quickest way to ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - 5 Things To Do When You Are Upset - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeAccording to Wikipedia, 'sadness' is a feeling of being alone or lonely, which can feel as a "severe pain related to sorrow", and which results from something negative happened to you. Sadness is when your mood is temporary lowered, whereas with depression you will have the same feelings but ...
Views: 1604(3 votes) - IN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinIN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist Author, "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" In the weeks and perhaps months to come, the world will be on edge as events unfold in the Middle East and ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Bouncing Back - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“I can’t believe this is happening to me,” said the CEO on the other end of my phone line. “They just offered me a contract extension and three months later they’re telling me I’m out. I’m in shock.” Whether you have just received the news you no longer have a job or are dealing with any ...
Views: 1602(3 votes) - 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: 1602(1 vote) - How is Your Work Life Balance? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you have real work life balance in your life? Do you wake up each day filled with energy and excited to face a new day? Do you feel you have enough time and physical energy to give to your career, your spouse, your children, your friends, and yourself? If you are like most people, you are ...
Views: 1602 - De-Stress to Live a Rich Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Beau HendersonThink of this. Feature a person who believes that building a career and making a fortune will make him happy. (Or her – could be either.) Now feature that person driving himself relentlessly to achieve that financial success. Work is six or seven days a week which includes some 14 and 15 hour ...
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