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- Is It Time to Simplify? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorCould a lesson from Super Nanny apply to you and your personal and professional life? If you feel stressed and overwhelmed… yeah. The parents Super Nanny Jo Frost went to help were well-meaning—they wanted to give their children the best head start in life. Unfortunately, this meant not only ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Stress of Being Praised - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Lynette CraneLast week, I looked at the evaluations of a talk I had just given. One was excellent; when I glanced at the page, I realized the name of the writer. “Oh,” I remarked, “that’s just a friend.” The implication was that since the writer was a friend, there was something less valid about the ...
Views: 982 - How To Deal With Changes - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat happens when our plans are changed or when things are not going our way? How do we deal with these kinds of moments? How do we let go of our plans so that we can shift with the moment in a less stressful way? When things happen that go against what we want, we have to be able to adjust ...
Views: 1076 - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1137 - Preparing Documents to Shred - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Steve HongDocument shredding has become second nature to numerous businesses and businesses who have personal and monetary information they don't want leaked. Nevertheless, there are lots of things a typical shredder can't handle, even professional ones. So understanding how you can prepare documents for ...
Views: 3060 - 3 Professional Records Shredding Myths - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Steve HongHiring expert help in shredding documents at times appears to be much more of a worry than a relief. Though you are ridding yourself and your company of its sensitive info, there are several myths that float about when it comes to professional shredding services that need to be debunked in a ...
Views: 838 - Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1136 - Stress Relief: There’s an app for that - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve been writing a lot about stress lately, because it’s a universal issue we all face. There are many underlying causes of stress, one of which is perfectionism, which I’ve addressed in the last couple of weeks. If you enjoyed the Three Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist post, you ...
Views: 1071 - Creative Writing for RAWs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lynette CraneSome years ago, I called a dear friend of mine, Mary, to ask her advice. All I got was her answering machine, hour after hour. Alarmed that this usually accessible person didn’t seem to be available, I called her best friend, Amy. Together, we become more alarmed. Both of us started making ...
Views: 1031 - What If…? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lynette CraneWhen I ordered the tickets for the paddleboat cruise, I was told to bring the printed order form plus a form of picture identification. We showed up at the dock, I reached into my purse – and remembered that I had put my major credit card and driver’s license into a small pouch the previous ...
Views: 1087 - 3 Typical Document Shredding FAQs - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Steve HongYou will find hundreds of questions involved in deciding on document shredding professional services. Only a few of them are widely repeated, but the concerns remain. It's important to get answers to these much more predominant concerns prior to moving on to tougher ones, and in selecting a ...
Views: 663 - 2 Components of Real Change - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere’s one particular thing that often stands in the way of any desired change; and, its partner has near-equal influence. Do you know what these are? Consideration about the ignition switch for real change started with an email from an associate saying he was in a state of flux and it ...
Views: 1673 - Are You Trapped By Your To-Do List? Get Out of Jail Now. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Julie GrayHave you ever felt trapped by your to-do list? Like it was running your life instead of the other way around? You aren’t alone! This is a common theme among those I am fortunate enough to work with: How am I supposed to relax when I have so much TO DO? I feel your pain. I’ve been in ...
Views: 969 - Spiritual Growth in Tumultuous Times - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Rev Peggy RayWe are living in tumultuous times. We are being called to let go of what no longer serves us, whether we consciously want to release these parts of self or not. All things that have kept us stuck and have prevented us from becoming our very best, whether it is our fear, an old wound, a ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Does persistence really pay off? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Lynette CraneWe’ve heard these phrases all of our lives: “Persistence pays off”, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”, and “Success comes the day after you give up.” But are they really true? If you’re feeling tired, despondent and burned out, you may wonder just how long you have to persist ...
Views: 1378 - How Does Stress Effect the Human Body? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkStress can have a very seriously negative impact on your body, your health and your life. Through this article you are provided an overview of how stress can effect your body. By understanding how stress can effect your body you will be in a far better position to reduce the amount of stress ...
Views: 2135 - ***The Gift of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Norma HollisThe Gift of Stress Norma T. Hollis Have you ever considered that the stress you may be feeling is actually a gift that is priceless? When I speak to people about stress as a gift I receive the strangest looks. Most people seem to see stress as problem on top of problem. What I have found is ...
Views: 6543 - 10 Ways to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Teal ScottSometimes it can seem as if there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. When you are operating from your logical brain, the brain says things like… “The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all of the errands I need to run, and my career and ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Manage Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorOverwhelm blocks productivity, creativity, enjoyment… and even income! You can begin to improve this starting today. In my article, “What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean?”, I mentioned I’d created a mind map. Since then, I revisited my mind map and removed a few things listed there. ...
Views: 1463 - 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 - Success Of The Office Place Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Julian ArhireTeaming has been applied to everything from the formation of strategic alliances to the creation of facilities designed specifically to help reduce product cycles and bring goods to market faster. Reducing the product cycle has obvious corporate benefits since the cost of development is reduced. ...
Views: 778 - EFT: Healing for Emotional Trauma, Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dr. Lynne ZimmermanMedical doctors estimate that as many as 90 percent of all people seeking medical care for any reason are doing so because of a stress-related disorder. Given millions of home foreclosures, jobs lost and parents unable to provide adequately for their children, these numbers are not surprising. ...
Views: 2901(1 vote) - Assess the capability of your workforce: Is your clinic administration in the right hands? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Jacob ThomasThe capability of your workforce as a physician is directly impacted by the number of people you hire and the efficiency of the staff. Ideally every business entity needs to find the right balance between the number of people employed and the profits or revenue that they help generate. This ...
Views: 586 - Recapture Delight In Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Lynette CraneWhat immediately comes to mind when you think of rewarding or pampering yourself? Let’s say you’ve been under a lot of pressure and you realize you must find a release. I asked a client recently what she would do if she took time to pamper herself, and she didn’t know. She hadn’t thought ...
Views: 1065 - Personal Development Plan: Why It Helps You Honor Your Time and Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Suzanne GloverA personal development plan is a very useful tool for getting a “handle” on your time management and relieving stress. While it is common to set goals and plans for a business, it is more important to set goals and plans for your life. Many times, however, a life plan such as this is ...
Views: 1137 - What is an anxiety attack? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is an anxiety attack? What is an anxiety attack? Do you suffer from anxiety disorder? How to deal with an anxiety attack? Anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is a reaction to a specific situation where you experience excessive stress and worry more than the common ...
Views: 998 - What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere are two types of overwhelm: the type that’s triggered by external events and the type you self-impose. Both can be managed with the same technique. “I’m overwhelmed,” was my client’s first comment. You’ve been in that state of mind, and so have I. And, that’s what’s important to ...
Views: 6687(1 vote) - WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS – THE 30 POINT PLAN (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS – THE 30 POINT PLAN (from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') Author: Craig Lock Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Job Stress: Not Impossible to Deal With - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairMost people have a job, and you are probably most people. There is a strong chance however that your job situation is extremely stressful, and with that being the case, you are probably finding it to be quite uncomfortable at times. Stress is a normal part of the working environment no matter ...
Views: 984 - How To Beat Stress At Work - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan Matthews1. Take regular breaks. Some people seem to take pride in the fact that they never have a break. " Lunch is for wimps " as Michael Douglas said in Wall Street. I think these people are just plain wrong. Even a short break helps you to re-energise, relax and refocus. Without a break, you ...
Views: 914 - Lower Your Stress Levels by Calming Your Mind - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThoughts during the day can often turn against us creating anxiety, confusion, and annoyance. Stress can be hard not just on the mind, but also on the body. There is however good news that will help you to feel better each day, and that is that you can lower your stress levels and calm your ...
Views: 901 - Is It The End of The World Or Just Media Hype? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Andrew LawrenceWhen a major Los Angeles freeway was recently closed for an entire weekend the media labeled the event, “car-mageddon”. As in, the end of the world … for L.A. drivers. As usual, the end of the world, at least in L.A., as hyped by the media, did not occur. What would media reporting be for ...
Views: 1148 - The Power of “Yet” - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lynette CraneWhen I had a heart attack a little over five years ago, I asked, “Why?” And my doctor told me that I had a high level of a rare form of cholesterol that sticks to itself and to artery walls like Velcro, making me three times more liable to have a heart attack than the average person. ...
Views: 1330 - College and school stress management - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Peter SauerStress and College Stress and college life and how to handle it. (Naturally ...no pills) Universities and colleges are abuzz with admission activity these days. Lots of students who have passed out of grade12 are looking to get admission into the course of their choice at the ...
Views: 913 - Natural stress relief management - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Peter SauerStress Relief Many of us feel like we don't have time for relaxation - we simply have so many demands on our time that relaxation seems like a luxury. However, the link between stress and relaxation is a strong one - unless we take the time to relax, the effects of stress can take over our ...
Views: 788 - Benefits of Deep Breathing for Work and Personal Relief - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ashley ArnIn the professional world, we focus on so many things at once that the benefits of deep breathing might not be immediately obvious. After all, if the deadlines aren't met, who cares how we breathe? As long as we're alive, we're doing it correctly, right? Wrong. Here we'll take a look at how ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - 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) - three Simple Considerations for Choosing a Document Shredding Service - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Victor HongDocument shredding and also the security it offers is a serious business for many businesses, corporations and even down to a family unit. Choosing a document shredding service for a business, then, should be no small consideration. Doing just a little research and understanding what you are ...
Views: 927 - Shredding Files: How To Dispose of Shreds - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Honey HongEven professional shredding services agree using the typical home-office owner - shredding vital documents is the simple part. Once documents are shredded is when the hard part begins, which is attempting to dispose of the shreds in a secure manner. Even shredded documents can, with enough ...
Views: 10736 - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - 5 Bad Habits You Don't Need to Break and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 5 Bad Habits You Don't Need to Break * Turns out some of these so-called “bad behaviors” may actually be good for your health. Go here for the complete news story: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43659800/ns/today-today_health/ ...
Views: 1921 - Positive feelings, stress management and confidence killers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Tony DosanjhYou are able to be positive and trust your own qualities. All you are supposed to do is to physically eliminate the confidence killers as they do not belong to a community with positive thoughts. Plenty of us go through such harsh moments in life because of the trust we assume. 1.Everything ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Stress And Your Response - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are in a stressful situation, it is hard for us to respond or react clearly. We are overwhelmed by our emotions or thoughts, and therefore cannot see the situation for what it really is. We make it harder on ourselves because we are not only dealing with the moment at hand, but we are ...
Views: 1017 - Trust the Trustworthy to Triumph over Tragedy! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision"Help! Please don't leave me here." Joseph's muffled cries rang out from in the pit. He couldn't believe that his elder brothers could actually cast him into this hole. They wouldn't leave him here, would they? They just couldn't. "Help!" "C'mon, don't mind him," said one brother. "Let's eat; ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Life Is Not Supposed to Be All About Problems - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you wake every day, move through your day, and go to bed with problems on your mind? Maybe you’d like to do something about that right now. What can you do that’s quick? Reframe the problem or your perceptions about it to make a difference, even if just a small shift at first. I ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - The Brain Rehearsal Technique (through harnessing the power of intention) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michelle ClemonsThe word “intention” is used in many ways. The dictionary definition that fits most closely says “intention is conception of a thing formed first by the direct application of the mind to the individual object, idea or image. It is a stretching or bending of the mind towards an object.” There ...
Views: 2140 - Tips For Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenStress can take a toll on our health in a number of ways. It affects our hormones, blood pressure, heart rate, and also our cortisol levels. Too much cortisol in our system triggers higher insulin levels and also an increase in appetite. This affects weight loss in two ways. First, feeling ...
Views: 663 - "Serenity No Matter What" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Susan FoxleyYour child gets suspended from school. The car breaks down on the highway. Oh no, a flunked final. A wife asks for a divorce. The doctor tells you that you have a terminal disease. We survive a natural disaster. Can we match calamity with serenity. No matter what comes down the pike, can ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Your Car is Covered But What About Your Personal Belongings? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tom KoziolInsurance is the tool all of us use to transfer risk. It is a simple process given the number of insurance companies in existence and the fact you can insure almost anything you own. Take your automobile. Every state requires at least a minimum amount of coverage through a type of insurance ...
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