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- Got Stress? An Easy Solution - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lynn SmithDo you ever experience stress during you day? A dumb question, isn't it? Life is full of stressors: a traffic jam when you're already running late, a phone that won't stop ringing, a looming deadline for a project you're running behind on. How do you deal with your stress? Do you just ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Eight Tips to Eliminate Your Energy Drainers - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2006 from Debbie MandelAre you feeling tired, the kind of tired where nothing really matters anymore? Have your energy levels dipped to the point that you feel like you are dragging around a leg iron? It’s time to relax and be patient. Save your energy the way water does when it cannot go over an obstacle. Water ...
Views: 1243 - Just How Meditation Offers Peace In People's Lives Today. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mike EvansStress is a widespread problem for a large number of people in our present-day world. Anxiety and stress besiege these individuals from the sunrise until sunset. A good comprehension of meditation tips and tricks is necessary to preserve a favorable mental attitude in this chaotic ...
Views: 1242 - Build Confidence to Step into the Life You Were Meant For - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLots of people talk about the importance of learning how to build confidence, but they just talk in circles without ever getting to the “how to’s”. Personally, I find that extremely frustrating! I recently read a great book called the Right Questions, by the late Debbie Ford. She challenged ...
Views: 1241 - Take Back Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kirsten MahoneyToo many of us live such busy and stressful lives nowadays. So much so that stress continues to climb as one of the primary causes of many of our most serious health concerns. Our lives quite literally resemble a Three Ring Circus, complete with Get the Kids to School and Yourself to Work on ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Three Tips for Designing Your Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Barbara FaisonHow are you feeling about the holiday season? Some people find this time of the year exciting and love the energy that it brings. Other people find this time emotionally challenging due to many personal circumstances. Take the time to check in with yourself to see how you are feeling these ...
Views: 1241 - Feeling Overwhelmed and Overworked? How to Regain Control Over Your Time and Tasks. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Andria CorsoLately I’ve been hearing heard a common theme amongst many of the senior leaders I coach and that is: they are tired, frustrated, overwhelmed and overworked. Maybe it’s the time of year but many of these leaders feel they have little control over how they spend and manage their time since they ...
Views: 1240 - How To Deal With Frustration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Nelu MbinguSo you’ve been trying to eat right and to work out every day for the past four months. But you still can’t lose those last 10 pounds. You always try to be creative and diligent at work but your company is still going bankrupt. You always seek to spread as much love and positivity into the world, ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - How to Overcome Excess Stress - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleA moderate amount of stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us to stop procrastinating and to get things done. It can energize a project and, let's be honest, make life more exciting. Excess stress, however, can be damaging indeed. It can paralyze us, derail our progress and wreck havoc ...
Views: 1240 - 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) - Beating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2005 from Susan StewartBeating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief Fall is the perfect time to take stock and make preparations for a healthy low-stress holiday season. Now is the time to clean and get rid of all the clutter. The cold weather brings us indoors more so it makes sense to make our environment as ...
Views: 1239 - How to Combat Stress - Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Matthew FerryA lot of my clients come to me and they’re just like the rest of us; they have a big life. They’re up to things and they’re taking things on. When you get a lot of projects going, it’s so easy to get stressed. There are physical ways to combat stress. There’s exercise, diet, meditation, ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Self-Care for the Kids’ Sake - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLeaving a legacy we can be proud of is a huge part of the mission of Vibrantly Live. Part of doing that is teaching the importance of self-care not only for us, as moms, but also for our children. Self-care allows you to be in the right frame of mind to handle life’s every day stressors. If ...
Views: 1239 - 5 Ways To Handle Stress - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoStress and problems are just a natural part of life. How you react and interpret stressful situations can have a great impact on you and your life. Here are five ways to handle life’s curve balls. 1. Don’t get “sucked” in. Whose crisis is this? Is this self imposed, are you taking on too ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Stressed Out? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteYou may never make the stressors in your life entirely disappear, but you can certainly get a handle on how to manage them successfully and here’s how. Know the Stress Signals: Stress signals are signs of distress. They tell you that something is wrong even when you try to ignore them. Ever ...
Views: 1238 - Free "Quick Fix Relaxation" Audio Download - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWith National Stress Awareness day approaching in the UK (November 5th) and with a lot of doom & gloom about recession and financial market disruption in the media, as a specialist in stress management, I wanted to help you tap into a resource which will help you maintain a calm approach to ...
Views: 1236 - Is Stress likely to you in the next 5 years? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term stress does not invoke the same fear as the word cancer, maybe because it gets thrown around so often and hence taken lightly. The truth is that the effect of stress is worse than you think, stress can actually be fatal. Commonly labeled as the wear and tear, stress does not just ...
Views: 1235 - ***A Plague of Financial Stress - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloUnless you have a trust fund or you’ve won the lottery, I won’t even ask you if you’re feeling stress about money or work. Nearly all of us are feeling the strain of these harsh financial times. And what’s hard to take is that the same people seem to have once again bamboozled us and walked ...
Views: 1234 - 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 ...
Views: 1234 - Career after Online English and Advertising Degrees - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from RAHUL KUMAREducation system in our country has undergone changes in past few years. In other words, one can say it has been modernized. Earlier the one and the only way of completing education were by following the formal education system. But today, this is not the case. There are various other ways ...
Views: 1233 - Go Ahead – Waste Some Time! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsAs I peruse various articles from the “self-help experts”, I am amazed at how often I run into the admonition to stop wasting time. Create a daily “To Do” list, prioritize, and do, do, do. Get stuff done. Don’t get sidetracked. Remember your goals. Try to keep on schedule. Go, go, go! ...
Views: 1233 - How To Manage Stress – Check Out These Useful Tips - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you bogged down by stress? You know, stress can lead to a number of different illnesses and sicknesses. In fact, scientific research has shown that it is the root cause of many of today’s illnesses and sicknesses. If you want to stay healthy, you should stay stress-free. Of course, it is ...
Views: 1233 - Overcoming Burnout On The Job - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Dan Johnston"The really idle man gets nowhere. The perpetually busy man does not get much further." ~ Sir Heneage Ogilvie Occasionally, while at work, we may experience a loss of motivation, but if this becomes more than occasional, we could be at risk for "burnout." Burnout refers to a depletion of our ...
Views: 1233 - Five Proven Techniques To Reduce Stress For The Take Charge Working Mama - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderNot surprisingly, women are more vulnerable to stress in comparison to men. And, I would have to say that is even more so for working mothers! Working mothers experience a multitude of tugs for their time, attention, and energy. Along with the pulls, working moms place unreasonable expectations ...
Views: 1232 - Stress: The Silent Threat - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen people refer to the “good old days”, when life seemed to be slower and less complicated, it is difficult to disagree with them. Today, life is hectic and fast-paced. People work too many hours; are chauffeurs for their children, who are involved in multiple activities; have a hard time ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Activities That Will Help Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Wolf MatejekSome people think that it’s almost impossible to find an outlet while under stress. Most stressed individuals think that doing fun activities will not reduce the effect of problems that they tackle under career, social or personal pressure – which is a very poor way to get cope or rid them of ...
Views: 1230 - Are You Stressed Out? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have difficulty expressing your anger? Are you unable to say no? Are you suffering from a constant need to prove yourself or to do it all? Do you often feel tired and burned out? If so, you are probably experiencing the symptoms of stress. Stress left unattended will lead to burnout. ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - 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 - Manage Stress With The Waterfall Technique - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Tracey BurchardStress has a powerful influence on how we feel, emotionally, mentally and physically. This powerful technique can be used anywhere to help you relieve stress and relax. All you need is two minutes and a quiet place where you can close your eyes. You’re stressed out – admit it. ...
Views: 1228 - Death by Stress - the Top 7 Ways in Which Too Much Stress Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnMaybe this sounds a little overdramatic, but unfortunately the reality is that excessive, untreated stress can actually kill you. When you're stressed, your body produces the hormone cortisol, which is designed to get your rear in gear as part of the fight-or-flight mechanism. However, this ...
Views: 1227 - Five Reasons for Anxiety in a Leader, Part 1 of 5 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr. Bob RauschWritten by: Dr. Bob Rausch As someone who has experienced a panic attack before can attest to, it can be very alarming, especially if you are in a leadership position of running a small business. Small business can bring many stressors, so it’s important to keep your cool and keep your ...
Views: 1227 - How to Avoid Letting Stress Kill Your Manifestations - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from David HooperWhen it comes to manifesting better life experiences, stress is one of the major causes of delays and blockages because it keeps you focused heavily on things you don’t want, rather than the things you are trying to attract. Unfortunately, stress is something that we have plenty of in our busy ...
Views: 1227(5 votes) - Difficult Boss? 3 Keys to Communication When They Don’t Understand - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you have a hard time communicating with your boss or supervisor? Having a difficult boss is a reality for many professionals and can be extremely stressful for those in a job they hate. Dealing with others who have a lack of concern, offer poor instruction, are hostile or manipulative can ...
Views: 1226 - 15 Strategies to Conquer Overwhelm in 12 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Melanie Benson StrickOverwhelm is a state of mind that can sabotage your success and create unnecessary stress. Here are fifteen of my favorite techniques I use to help my clients (and myself) dissolve the feelings of overwhelm and feel inspired and powerful every day. Each of these techniques can be implemented in ...
Views: 1225 - Stress and its impact on wellness - by Stress has many definitions due to its myriad of applications. For this description we will be utilizing a psychological definition. So stress is any mentally or emotionally disruptive event either positive or negative( I am placing eustress, happy or positive disruptive event, in this category, ...
Views: 1225 - The changing Business Intelligence needs today - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from David Jones JonesComputing has come on to gain a lot of importance in our lives, as the data which we have today goes on to increase day by day. The effects of this increase in data has also been seen in various sectors across UK and other countries and this is why data migration UK assumes a great level of ...
Views: 1225 - How to be more Patient - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Osman HameedHow you cope with problems, is greatly effected by your past The coping style which you learned as a child is generally same in later life. If you learned that kicking and screaming loudly enough will result in your mom or dad caving in and letting you "have it now" you are likely to ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Is Stress Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Alice GreeneI read recently that stress can age your cells by 10 years, which is startling to consider. But what is even more astounding is what several people shared with me in the last two weeks. All have serious diseases, and they are convinced they got sick because they overdid things for years and ...
Views: 1223 - Stress And Happiness In The Human Bio-Computer - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Kevin SchoeningerOVERSTIMULATION Life in 2008 is built on speed, convenience, consumption, and entertainment. This quartet demands that we keep up financially, energetically, physically, and emotionally. We are stimulated to the max, even if we don't buy the program--it's in the air. Also in the air these ...
Views: 1223 - Why do some people just seem to have all the luck? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lynette CraneEarlier in my life, I was bemused at the sight of a number of people who had talent and persistence, but never seemed to get the break that allowed them to display that talent. At the same time, it was puzzling to see much less qualified people rise to the top. Not always, not even very often, ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - 21 Days To Managing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Rod KellyThe first segment in a six part series that I teach clients in both a seminars and personal consultation for overcoming disease and illness is stress management. It is my personal belief that stress is truly the number one cause of most diseases, and illnesses. Of course there is a world of ...
Views: 1220 - Letting Go of the Stress: OM… OM… OMG! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerToday I started a 21 Day meditation challenge for the 12th time. Not sure if the meditation is the challenge, or if the real challenge is me and my total inability to be still and think of nothing, for 20 minutes. The first day I attempted meditation, I fell asleep. I then let a few days ...
Views: 1220 - How to Achieve a Mindful Moment - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Robin EschlerA pot of beautiful, blooming tea, a relaxing moment and time away from the stresses of the day, a comfortable place to sit and observe the simple beauties unfolding before you, everyone needs such a moment in every day of our lives. “Impossible!” you say? “How can I possibly make a habit of ...
Views: 1219(4 votes) - How Stress Gives Your Confidence A Boost - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Michelle Howard SmithYou're stuck in traffic, late for work and invading your thoughts is the threat of losing your job. Clear across town, a high school math teacher is having difficulty managing an over-packed class of forty-two 11th graders that constantly challenge his authority. Further downtown, the ...
Views: 1218 - This Philosophy Will Help You Gain an Edge in Life - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Nicholas PuriHave you ever heard the expression: “strong opinions, weakly held”? It was used in the mid-80's by Paul Saffo; Director at The Institute for the Future, to explain the process for creating acceptable forecasts. As there’s always so much uncertainty about future events, it’s impossible to have ...
Views: 1218 - Qi Gong Stress Relief for Everyday Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonQi gong can be a powerful tool to integrate into daily life to reduce stress, increase energy and improve health. Qi gong consists of three components: 1. Healing movements. 2. Breath work and meditations. 3. Clinical or medical qi gong which is a form of energy bodywork and healing, ...
Views: 1216(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Lose Those Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWhat a great time of year! It’s a time to be thankful for what we have and enjoy all the festivities that mark a renewal of our hope and faith in the “system” that will carry us toward a bright new year. Right… So if this is such a wonderful season, how come so many of us wind up in ...
Views: 1216 - Subliminal Messages - 5 Tips to Say Goodbye to Teacher Stress - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Statistics now show that almost 90% of all teachers suffer from moderate to high stress levels because of the many pressures and demands of their jobs. If you’re a teacher, you probably know exactly what kind of stress we’re talking about. All ...
Views: 1216 - The $23 Billion Monkey - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Michele WoodwardI was watching a hockey game the other day when I overhead a little girl ask her mother, "What happens if nobody wins?" And with a shrug, the mother answered, "Somebody always wins, honey." Which got me thinking. A la Jerry Seinfeld, what's the deal with winning? There's always got to be a ...
Views: 1216 - Tips To Help Manage Job Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are no two people who react to stress and job burnout just alike. Some common warning signs that you may be or are about to experience job burn out include: • Resistance to going to work • Anger and resentment • Discouragement • A sense of failure • Guilt and ...
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