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- Know your Symptoms of Stress! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeEveryone experiences stress to a different degree. How does your day start? Does the alarm clock stress you awake before you get even more stressed over breakfast and getting their children ready for school? Then it is out into the big wide world to get your dose of stress from the ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Less Is More: 4 Things to Do When You Are Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaNearly everyone is complaining about having too much to do at work nowadays. The reasons may vary from ambitions and overcommitting to just being unable to say no to extra work – but the result is always the same: you end up at risk of not managing to do everything you had planned. Experts say ...
Views: 1883(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) - Life Is Tough - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Gary RubinWhen life is tough is when your opportunity for growth is the greatest. If you were to help a caterpillar during his struggle in the cocoon, he would never have the strength to develop into a beautiful butterfly. When a fish spends its life in a tank, being fed regularly, it doesn’t grow as ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - Looking For A Place To Hide? A Secret To Keeping Your Cool When You're Uncomfortable - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Rita HickmanYour boss, “would like to talk to you for a minute”. Your spouse isn’t talking to you at all. It’s 5am and you’re not looking forward to your stressful day. How do you know you’re stressed? You feel slightly queasy, a little hot or cold, your shoulders tense up, maybe your intestines feel weak. ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Luck Or Life - When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightErnest Hemingway once said: "The world breaks everyone. and afterward,many are strong in the broken places." When we are going through adversity, it is not always possible to believe that everyone suffers loss and heartache. It feels and acts very personal when bad luck and rotten life ...
Views: 3894(1 vote) - Manage Stress Creatively - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Cathy WebbAre you feeling stressed? The mind and body rely closely on each other when it comes to maintaining good health. For the physical side of stress, it can be beneficial to take multivitamins with extra B-complex vitamins. Check with your healthcare professional to see what they recommend. If ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - 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: 1326(1 vote) - Managing Stress: You'll Be Surprised By How Easy Your Life Is! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Nik BhaskManaging stress doesn't require too much from you. Your life is a lot easier than you think; just use this technique and you'll see: Learn about what stresses the world out. Why? It will help you put things in perspective. Well, what exactly should you do? Simple. Before you continue reading, ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - March Madness! Why now is the BEST month to make positive change and how You are the only thing standing in the way. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Tim KesslerMarch is upon us! Have you filed your income tax yet? Wow, it's March already, how are your New Years Resolutions going? Got any summer plans? It's conversations like these that got me thinking about why this is the BEST month of the year for YOU to make positive change! Why? ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Mastering Meditation and Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Stephen FrostEvery person who has ever completed some meditation would know full well what a laid-back and soothing experience it may be, as soon as the original clearance from the brain has been completed. Studying how to meditate opens up a total brand new world for a variety of persons in requisites of ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - Maybe It Is All in Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhere do you experience most of your life? Is the majority of activity outside of you or inside your mind? I was with a person who, as other times before, talked about what’s perceived as wrong in her life, wrong with others, and recounted past events shared from a negative perspective. Yet, ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - New Years Resolutions - How to Make them and Keep them - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeNew Years Resolutions, for most people, are forgotten quickly. Most of us have trouble following through with the promises we make to ourselves each year. However, there are ways to create stress-free New Years Resolutions that work. Why write Resolutions? When you write a New Years ...
Views: 1176(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) - 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) - Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Connect With Your Audience While Giving a Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThe first part of connecting with the audience is to do the proper research for the event. And by that I mean, you have to do your homework. You have to consult with the client and event planner and truly understand the reason your presentation has been arranged-- and why they chose ...
Views: 3610(4 votes) - Pick yourself up, dust yourself off… - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from Lynette CraneMaking a mistake or doing something klutzy can make anyone uncomfortable. Some people are more uncomfortable than others, going home, pulling the covers over their heads, and trying to sleep, haunted over and over by pictures of the embarrassing incident. Others apologize lightly and gracefully, ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - 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) - Problems Sleeping Due To Stress and Worry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wake up in the morning do you feel rested, awake, and ready to start the day or are you like most people, plagued with restless nights and fitful sleep? Sleep patterns have a lot to do with stress in our lives. What we live through and are worried about will often carry over into our ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Express Gratitude and Find Your Happy Spot - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhen you are in a vicious cycle of too much stress, too many demands, and too much on your plate, the most effective stress busting tips are the ones that you’ll actually be able to implement and that can create a shift in how you feel—quickly. This strategy is one of my favorites. It’s simple, ...
Views: 1248(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) - Recurring Nightmares - What Can You Do About Them? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of a prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a particular situation - Having ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Reduce Anxiety About Decision Making - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2004 from Kathy GatesWhat’s the alternative to making decisions? Allowing someone else, or circumstances, to make them for you. And that is giving up control of your life. That’s giving up all power to your life to other people or circumstance. And that will make you miserable It reminds me of ...
Views: 11209(2 votes) - Reduce Holiday Stress with Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from David KrajovicHolidays are often stressful. Despite the fun and excitement of this time of year, it is hard to get by without added stress. With good intentions we take on new tasks and activities to ensure a happy holiday for our family and friends. We do more than time allows. This leaves us tired, ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Reduce Stress and Boost Your Immune System: Seven Health Benefits of Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Winifred BraggWe live in a fast paced world, and we all experience some degree of stress at times. Over the years, I have found that patients who are grateful deal more effectively with the stressors associated with living with chronic pain, which is pain that has lasted more than three months. Gratitude ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - Reduce Stress at Work by Tweaking Your Project Management Style - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Linda HamptonBeing a project manager is a highly visible role that can be both satisfying and stressful. Consider these steps you can take inside and outside the workplace to help you keep your cool under pressure. Inside the Workplace 1. Define the scope. Nail down what you want to do. Analyze how ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn today's workforce, it doesn't matter whether we're the CEO or a front line customer service representative - we all face stress. We're often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we're a phone ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - Reiki: What it is and how it works - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Reiki is a complementary treatment modality that can improve healing. Reiki is the life force that flows through all living things. Stresses of everyday living create blockages and imbalances in the body. Since Reiki reaches all levels of existence, it provides the environment for ...
Views: 2347(1 vote) - Relaxation is Your Key to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that according to recent studies and surveys by the Centers for Disease Control, the United States Census Bureau, and the National Institutes of Health, stress and stress burnout have been called America’s number one health challenge? Did you know that a 2013 study by the American ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Relaxation Techniques Counter the Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Kell TremaynDo you feel stressed out? Well, you are not alone. The World Health Organization states that stress is reaching epidemic proportions. Whether it is financial concerns, pressures at work or feeling like you have too many responsibilities, being stressed out is becoming familiar territory for ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Removing Stress From Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFor over three centuries, the Chinese people have found in Feng Shui the source for of internal and external balance and harmony. We all are searching for a little harmony in our life. Today’s fast-paced life assails all our senses with demands and expectations. Stress, anxiety and tension ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - Seven Reasons to Learn to Meditate - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn JollySEVEN REASONS TO LEARN TO MEDITATE Learning to meditate changed my life. I was a nervous, stressed-out middle manager in a Fortune 500 company who didn’t know how to relax, let alone get in touch with my inner self. I had no time to think about my inner self, I was too busy worrying about how ...
Views: 2388(1 vote) - Seven Steps to Thinking Better: Your Brain Power Boost - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Charles EduardosThese seven steps might help you in your quest to keep your brain working at optimum. 1. Engage in a Regular Exercise Regimen. Do simple exercises like a simple walk or jog. It may not be as intense as a full-blown work-out. You just have to keep your body physically fit and active. Simple ...
Views: 3271(1 vote) - Seven Ways To Overcome Anger - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Tom WrightTB Wright I am a firm believer in the "tell the truth now, tell the truth later" method of living a successful life. Truth is authentic, clean, and it just simply feels right. We have a great method of discernment for catching when people are telling the truth, including ourselves, and it's ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Silence speaks more than words - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheMovie theatres like us to believe that silence is golden; when it comes to watching a show that just cost £20 for the tickets and another £30 in snacks I do not think that many people would argue that at least in that case, silence is golden. It may sound strange to think of silence as an ...
Views: 4778(1 vote) - Simple Silence: Antidote to Stress - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Judy MilinowskiAlternative Stress Solutions Seeking Silence: Antidote to Stress It is easy to become stressed. Financial demands, loss of employment, marital riffs, co-worker conflicts, demanding bosses, problems with children, and health issues can all combine to increase your stress levels. As we ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Six Great Ways to Fight Work Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyIf you've discovered your perfect career, you may still come across stress at work from time to time, all because of the simple reason that everything in life doesn't always go according to plan. It doesn't matter if you're fighting work stress constantly or just every now and again, there ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Six Tips to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe KennedyIf you find that you are crying easily, or yelling at people and “flying off the handle”, hiding from friends and other people, you are not crazy, you are not a bad person…You are suffering from stress! Stress has been defined as a response to events that causes physical and mental tension. How ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Small changes lead to big results - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Radhika MurugesanSmall steps and big changes. All may not have the luxury of time to make huge changes to their lifestyle. Small changes go a big way to help your physical and mental health. • BREATHE RIGHT Remind yourself now and then to take some slow deep breaths and feel calmer instantly. • EAT ...
Views: 585(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Stress Management & Healthy Coping - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Krystal KuehnDid you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes anxiety, distress and ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Stress Management for Teens - Tips for Parents on Surviving the Awkward Years - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeStress management for teens can be tricky, especially if their stress is displayed by aggressive behavior or through withdrawing from family or friends. So before you approach your teen about their stress, or go overboard in punishing them for the way they display their stress, take a step back ...
Views: 2435(2 votes) - Stress Management Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Senol ASANStress is something that we face more and more in today's life. It is caused by a number of different situational factors, but if you find yourself in constant stress on daily basis in your life, it may cause a lot of issues in all areas of your life. Fortunately, these issues can be avoided ...
Views: 2568(1 vote) - Stress Reduction for Teens: Noticing the Little Things - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from New Harbinger PublicationsThere are two types of mindfulness practice: formal and informal. In formal practice, you actually set aside an amount of time and dedicate it to being mindful. Informal practice doesn’t require any extra time; the idea is to bring moment-to-moment awareness to everything you already do, to zero ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Quick Stress Relief Tip: Take Ten - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhen you are under stress and feeling overloaded, figuring out how to make a change can feel overwhelming. Whether its holiday stress, work stress, financial worries, or simply having too much on your plate, stress can set off a vicious cycle that feels impossible to break. Overload, worry, ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - Stress Reduction Techniques: as Practiced by Chip - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Ann GattyWe asked our dog, Chip to share his stress reduction techniques with everyone, because he never seems to let life’s ups and downs bother him. Chip is a Bassett Hound who practices relaxing everyday. He lives with two Great Danes and some humans, but he has figured out how to keep calm even ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Stress Release Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2007 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*What is the "Stress Release Exercise"? It is a method to release stress, so that one becomes more relaxed and emotionally and mentally balanced. This has its influence on the body and can prevent all kind of diseases and is also the basic condition for each healing process. Everybody can do ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Stress Relief in the Modern World - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Destin LucasStress is one of the fastest-growing epidemics in the world. Latest statistics indicate that 75% of people experience stress at least twice per month, and more than half these people say they find this stress debilitating. Stress has been identified as a key contributor to high blood ...
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