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- Balancing Your Life--Is Your Key Still in Your Ignition - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonLast week, while I was considering subjects for this article, I found myself thinking about a tip my daughter-in-law, Mary, gave me. Since she was trained by the military as a truck mechanic, I take her automotive advice seriously. Then, I had to laugh. I think this is the third Competitive Edge ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - Use Meditation to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerCountless studies show the positive effects of meditation on your life. Then why, I ask, do so few practice it on a daily basis? Meditation balances your physical, emotional, and mental states. It allows your body to de-stress, and if done in the morning, sets a focused, peaceful tone for ...
Views: 1456 - Manage Holiday Stress Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Arlene R. Taylor PhDFive Gifts and a Lagniappe Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org “I absolutely hate holidays—everything goes into fast forward!” The young woman grimaced, gestured dramatically, and disappeared into the break room. Further down the hallway, her colleague burst through his ...
Views: 1455 - Stress Management Tips: Good Morning! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Nik BhaskThese stress management tips will help you wake up to a bright and happy morning. After all, a good morning is a good day. The mornings are so stress-free, right? At least it is to begin with. Well the goal is for you to keep it that way, so you have less of a chance of getting stressed out ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Sing for Your Life, Health, and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Robin KissingerYou may not be aware of it, but singing is good for your heart. Really! When you sing you have better oxygenation, you reduce stress and can alleviate anxiety and depression. These things boost your immune system and make you feel good. And, when you sing with a group of friends, those ...
Views: 1452 - Your Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you feeling overwhelmed? Or are you frustrated because you have too many things going on and you don’t know where to start? Many of my clients share with me they feel overwhelmed, frustrated and stressed because they have so much to do to keep their business going or keep up with their ...
Views: 1451 - 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: 1450 - How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Living Life, but Missing Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesThe Adrenaline Lifestyle, Adrenaline Addiction, can be very difficult to acknowledge and to balance. It’s a form of compulsive behavior, sometimes leading to substance abuse and depression. A busy lifestyle can be compelling because society seems to admire and promote this. People who are ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Six Ways to Thrive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Tough times can bring you to your knees. They can also raise you to new heights. You can be stressed to the max on a bad day, yet, as long as life seems manageable, you don’t usually look for new strategies to get through it. The tendency is to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, grit ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Understanding and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Denise LammiStress is destructive to health and relationships. Stress is experienced when a person feels demands and expectations that exceed perceived available resources. Resources may relate to time, money, skill, tools, etc. The perception of the imbalance between the demands and resources and potential ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Quiet Your Racing Mind with Ancient Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Pamela TurnerFor many years Huna was a secret. That's what the word 'Huna' means and it's become the name we use to describe an amazing and ancient system of knowledge. Of course, before it was a secret it was well-known for a very long time, having its origins over 35, 000 years ago. For anything to last ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - The Key to Experiencing Joy Even During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEach of us at some point in our lives will experience hardship or difficult times. It can be something as simple (but nonetheless hurtful) as someone saying something negative about you, a personal rejection or someone showing harsh resentment toward you. A few of us will experience life ...
Views: 1446 - What is Workplace Stress and how can you deal with it? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaIt is around mid-twenties when career becomes an integral part for most people. Gone are the days of carefree living, the fervor to scale professional heights and build up an enviable bank balance can take its toll leading to workplace stress. Workplace stress, basically means that the ...
Views: 1445 - Taste of freedom for Stressful life in the heart of the city! - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Seema ChIs urban life really complicated or do we complicate it ourselves? Urban life is cool, but with its ups & downs it becomes more complicated than rural life. In Urban Life there are many people who get stressed in a variety of situation. The tough stuff really gets to us. Look at the positive ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Removing The Holdiay Stress From Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Deah BowesFor many people, the holiday season is not necessarily a happy or joyous time. It can be stressful dealing with family emotions and holiday preparations - shopping, cleaning, decorating, wrapping, baking, attending holiday gatherings- you get it. Because of all the added duties, our stress level ...
Views: 1443 - Where Grief Hides - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2014 from Linda HellerWHERE GRIEF HIDES In the space of one breath, I moved from a place of conscious breathing to a space of intense grief. Grief deep and profound... This particular experience of grief was a surprise. My dear friend had passed after an intense experience with a progressive disease, five months ...
Views: 1443 - The Real Cause of Stress - It Isn't What You Think - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Karen WalkerStress seems to be affecting everyone lately, more so than ever. Knowing what causes stress in the first place is the first step to reducing the amount of stress in your life. Here are some tips to combat stress and feel happier. So what is the real cause of stress - it isn't what you think ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - *** How to Transform Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. Life provides an abundance of timely lessons often delivered in unexpected ways that can easily go unnoticed if you're not paying attention. Once you're tapped into the messages presented to you to guide you in the direction of your dreams life becomes a whimsical series of ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - 3 Secret Cues to Feel Peaceful Inside - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Kevin SchoeningerIn this article I’ll show you three secrets to relaxing deeply. I say "secret" because you can use these simple techniques to feel peaceful inside without anyone else knowing what you're up to. These inner cues are also secret because they seem to have been lost in our culture. We are so ...
Views: 1440 - Gratitude, it's good medicine - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Adele McDowellGratitude is not a one-serving meal relegated to Thanksgiving and plates full of yummy traditions and comfort. Gratitude is an all-round accompaniment, perfect for gatherings, holidays, and quiet solitude. Gratitude travels well. It works in all kinds of weather and is never out of season, too ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Top 3 Stress Relief Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajPeople employ their own unique techniques to cope with stress- an almost inevitable part of present day life. Although stress management works better, stress reduction can also help a lot by breaking down the vicious cycle of stress and related mental and physiological responses that has gripped ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Psychological Stress - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Gary BateWhen I was a youngster I remember my parents and grandparents telling me that my health was the most important thing in my life 'because without it you can't do anything' or words to that effect. I wonder if they knew they were imparting ancient wisdom to me? It is now obvious to me, that as a ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Simple Indulgences for March - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere is a series of simple, quick, and affordable indulgences to help you slow down and enjoy this season of beauty and transition. * Welcome spring. Whether or not the temperatures are beginning to warm in your part of the world, take a walk, paying particular attention to the little signs ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Six Proven Holiday Stress Relief Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithImagine the holidays filled with love, peace and laughter. In today's hectic world, having a stress free holiday is a rarity. Now more than ever, you need to be equipped with strategies such as the holiday stress relief tips I'm about to share. These holiday stress relief tips will help you ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Why You Need To Learn to Make Pizza - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Albert GrandePizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Book Review: Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Five ways to release stress from the body - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Kelly MoyerDid you know that when there is stress it is usually carried in our bodies somewhere? Not only that but it can create health issues and sometimes these issues can play a role in how we function daily in our lives. These issues can wreak havoc in our minds and our bodies if we let it or we can ...
Views: 1437 - Are You The Harried Business Person? --Take the Test and Find Out - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Rosalie MoscoeAre You The Harried Business Person?--Take the Test and Find Out © Rosalie Moscoe, 2007 You’re often tired, overwhelmed and irritable. You lose your keys, misplace your wallet and have more than your share of car accidents. The results of overwork and too many commitments can be disastrous to ...
Views: 1436 - 7 Chakras: Balance your wheel of life! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkWhat are chakras? Chakras are energy centers throughout the body that are responsible for the condition of your mind, body, and spirit. You have 7 chakras. Each chakra works on a special focus for emotional health, healing, and spiritual growth. Each chakra has certain attraction ...
Views: 1435 - Are Employees Crying to be Heard? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Dawna JonesAn intriguing discussion popped up on social media. It all started with a question: “Is crying in the workplace okay? Does it show you are genuinely human or weak or overly sensitive or ______________(fill in the blank)?” Underneath a question like that is the proverbial value assessment: ‘Is ...
Views: 1434 - Top Reasons Why You Should Feel Happy - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Rachel MinahanIt is so comforting to see a joyful person who always wears a smile on his face. The same person is happy and content, and lives his live to the fullest. Here are some benefits you can drive from being happy. Happiness Reduces Stress You may say that it’s just that those people who are ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Relieve Emotional and Physical Pain Quickly with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2006 from Susan QuinnInnovative Power Therapies Provide Simple Techniques to Deal with Trauma Recent years have seen the development of a family of therapies that offer clinically effective alternatives to traditional, long-term treatments. These Power Therapies only require one to three sessions, but the results ...
Views: 1432 - ***Creative? Create Your Life Instead of Living As Its Creation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteHave you ever thought life would be different for you today if you had a different childhood? Have you ever held thoughts such as: "My Mother never really cared about who I was." "My Father told me that I'd never amount to anything." "People won't like me if I don't agree with the ...
Views: 1431(3 votes) - Managing Workaholism and Work Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Sharon HwangThe terms workaholism and workaholic were coined by Wayne Oats in the first book on the subject, Confessions of a Workaholic. He describes workaholism as a compulsive and addictive behavior with work in the same way alcoholics do with alcohol. Workaholism can have a negative effect on one's life ...
Views: 1430 - Resiliency Clues From Marvel Characters & Make-A-Wish Foundation - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Eileen McDarghI left the hotel in downtown Columbus, determined to take a brisk jaunt before preparing for my keynote address in the convention center. Not knowing the city, I spied signs on street lamps and taped to the sidewalk that read "Make-A-Wish Walk." A great idea! Surely the path would be around ...
Views: 1430 - Don’t Let Seasonal Affective Disorder Slow Your Business Down - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Jaynine HowardSeasonal Affective Disorder combined with small business owners’ slow time of the year is a deadly cocktail. Most regions in the United States just turned their clock back one hour. However, many of you are still leaving for work in the dark and getting home when it is dark. You work all day ...
Views: 1428 - Workplace Safety - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Peter StoneThe title reads, "Nine people killed in Connecticut workplace shooting (www.necn.com 8/3/10 1:16 PM). Reportedly, an employee who was asked to resign from a beer distribution center chose to communicate to the world how he felt about losing control. My first thought was this is the Golden ...
Views: 1426 - Anxiety Cures - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersRunning a meditation site means I am experiencing a new meditation every day from the Meditation Masters Network. It is some built-in stress training that keeps me calm and very happy. I found it frustrating and embarrassing that I still would experience panic attacks when on an airplane. ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Do You Possess Your Life or Do You Endure It? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHere is a partial line from a P.D. James novel: “. . . preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.” Do you possess or endure your life (or any part of it) at this moment? Every day, each of us endures something, even if ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - 11 Ways To Relax And Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Sherry Conaway, LMT, MTI, CEPLearning how to relax is probably one of the biggest steps you can take toward improving your quality of life and happiness. By incorporating some of these forms of relaxation into your daily life you can transform your world. 1) Massage Therapy - Releases toxins and tension from your ...
Views: 1423 - How to Effectively Manage Work Stress - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaThe American Institute of Stress acknowledges there is no single definition for stress. Stress affects almost everyone differently and what stresses one person might not another. One thing experts do agree upon, however, is the fact that stress can have some very serious implications. One of ...
Views: 1423 - Mindfulness for Busy People - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurElizabeth knew that something was wrong at work. She was being interrupted during discussions, ignored in conversations, and excluded from meetings. She didn’t have a clue what it was about, but the stress of not knowing was undermining her confidence. Elizabeth felt confused, ...
Views: 1422 - Stress And Stress Management - Brain Entrainment With A Binaural Beats Download - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from francesco costabileIn this article, I will be discussing brain entrainment, stress and stress management, and how you can train your mind to remain calm and focused with the use of our binaural beats download. Google trends show that these tools are becoming increasingly popular in the self help market, and it is ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - The Surprising Cause of Stress, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2015 from Janet PfeifferToday is "tax day". For millions of American tax payers it is probably their least favorite time of the year, propelling them into a state of duress and anxiety. For a business owner such as myself the task of gathering all of my receipts and itemizing my expenses is time consuming and ...
Views: 1422 - Signs Of Stress: Mental - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterDo you know the signs of stress? Not just feeling stress. Because waiting until you feel stress is like deciding to fight the enemy after they've come through the gate and over the walls. Your body and your mind let you know that stress is coming. Stress makes your body go into "fight or ...
Views: 1421 - Use Your Mind to Combat Killer Stress! - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Noelle NelsonYou hate your boss, you hate your work, your co-workers drive you crazy, and you’re convinced you’re underpaid even if you weren’t horribly overworked. You’re stressed all the time! Small wonder. . . You’re tired, achy, rarely get a peaceful night’s sleep, and now you’ve come down with a ...
Views: 1421 - Health in the City - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Lese DuntonHow do you stay healthy and find peace of mind, even joy, in the midst of these life-on-earth challenges? Or if you're ailing, how can you get back to your old (new) self? Newsflash: The health and well-being scene in New York is thriving. Here's a sampling of 5 organizations making medicine ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Mediation in 10 Minutes A Day - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jeff CannonYou Have 1440 Minutes Every Day – Take Ten for Yourself Every day someone tells me how great they feel when they practice yoga. They feel whole and complete and relaxed and alert – all at the same time. Yet no sooner than they leave the yoga studio, does the old stress and worry start to ...
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