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- Stress in Emergency Services: 6 RELIEF Strategies, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kay FontanaAre you a paramedic, fire fighter, law enforcement officer or dispatcher? Is your job creating stress and anxiety at home and at work? If you are, then this is for you. Spending many years as an EMT and paramedic, and working in a 9-1-1 center, I am very much aware of the stress that can ...
Views: 1598(4 votes) - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 6 RELIEF Strategies for Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kay FontanaAre you a grandparent raising grandchildren? If you are, or know someone who fits this description, then you are aware of the stress associated with change and being a second-time-around parent. It is not the grandchildren who are causing the stress, because you know what a blessing it is to ...
Views: 2756(2 votes) - STAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William CottringerSTAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD By Bill Cottringer “Keeping up with the information overload is like trying to sip water from a fire hose.” ~ Anonymous. So you think you are overloaded with paperwork at your job? My very first professional job was a counselor at a ...
Views: 3187(3 votes) - 6 Ways to Prevent Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonBecoming an entrepreneur has many benefits. It allows us to make a living doing something we enjoy. It gives us more freedom and flexibility than working for someone else. And it allows for unlimited earning potential. And yet many entrepreneurs have second thoughts about the path they're ...
Views: 2045 - Tired of Tension? Apply the Parable of the Puffy Toe! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Angel HaleI must admit, while ideas for articles usually flow through me in a flurry, I have been trying to decide what to focus on for my next article feature for several days. With still nothing really resonating, I took a moment to playfully bemoan this fact to my incredible husband over our protein ...
Views: 1686 - Clearing, Grounding and Opening the Heart - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Rachel GintherClearing, Grounding & Opening the Heart, probably the three most important skills to master as a being on Earth for these three make everything else possible. Clearing, keeping your energy fields free of the influence of other energies that can confuse and distract us. Grounding, the ability ...
Views: 2032(3 votes) - ***Stuck in WTF? How to Unstick and Flow - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteYou've worked long and hard at developing and honing your craft. You've put your fears aside and went to audition after audition even for roles you knew you didn't have much of a chance of landing. You've struggled yet managed to keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. You even got ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - 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) - 101 Stress Management Tips - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from David Tomaselli1. Maintain a positive attitude in life as much as possible. It is best to see the glass as half full rather than half empty. Do not look at a problem as a hindrance but rather as a challenge and opportunity to grow. 2. Say ‘No’ to those that promote stress in your life. This may mean not ...
Views: 1006(3 votes) - Five Stress Management Secrets for Challenging Times: How to Use Stress for Your Career Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ed SykesThe way we handle stress is always a factor in our success in challenging times. Unmanaged, stress can hold us back from being successful Once managed, stress propels us to new levels of success. When you learn how to manage stress, you benefit in the following ways: * Improved health ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - ***Relationship Stress - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jim ManganielloRelationship stress can be a huge source of misery and health problems. Studies show, for example, that marital stress and dissatisfaction go hand in hand with depression and heart trouble for both men and women. In one study, University of Pittsburgh researchers studied 500 middle-aged ...
Views: 2053(7 votes) - Scheduling Realities - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s no doubt about it, you live a busy life with many different genres that require your attention, your time and your energy each and every day that you awake. There is no doubt in my mind that it requires constant effort to not only take care of all our responsibilities on the outside, ...
Views: 910(5 votes) - Office Stress Training - Ohms and Aahs - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersSometimes there are days when I wake up and already feel behind. It is a very unpleasant feeling. Rushed, anxious, slightly nervous for no apparent reason, it is as though the stress fairy visited me right before I woke up. I would think all of the stress training I receive in ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - 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) - Move a Muscle, Change a Thought - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanMove a Muscle, Change a Thought. I first heard that in a self-help program many years ago. It's easy to stay stuck in a certain way of thinking, to stay down and confused and immobilized when we stay in the same place, looking at the same things. Get up, move, do something different, move a ...
Views: 5623(3 votes) - 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) - Imagination, Intention and The Science of Habit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Mandy BassNew Research from Scientists proves it: You CAN leave the Rat race behind (and it’s actually easy) Let’s say you need to do your taxes. Or complete some other task that’s been nagging at you for too long. Maybe there’s a dreaded phone call you DON’T want to make, but you know you have ...
Views: 1565(4 votes) - Six Steps For Managing Job Search Stress - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMillions of people have lost their jobs in this economy so let's talk about managing the stress of a job search. Anyone who is in this situation, or loves someone who is, might consider these six suggestions…. Step One - Do not internalize a job loss or job search into your personal ...
Views: 1532(4 votes) - Stress Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople who are already battling the bulge seem to really pack on the pounds when they experience stress. Jason Block, MD, whose Harvard research appears in The American Journal of Epidemiology, implicates stress as a trigger for weight gain. Apparently stress is gender specific. Men get ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - Why You can't Afford to ask "Why me?" - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownAre you victimizing yourself with the question, "Why me?" Is your pity pot overflowing these days? So often we focus on lamenting why "so and so" did "such and such" or why we're in such a quandery, and we forget that the only person we have control over is ourselves. I'm just as guilty of ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - Relax, Your Health Depends on It - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBe cool, relax; your health depends on it. Not only does stress reduce your productivity and effectiveness on a day to day basis, but it also has lasting effects on your body as well. This is what’s going on inside when you allow outside circumstances to stress you out: Step One: A ...
Views: 1007(5 votes) - Attack Strategies for Email Sanity - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThere’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors… …and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox. I’m not talking about the stupid once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking about the legitimate things you need to deal with. ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Stress Hypnosis--How to Achieve Stress Relief with Hypnosis Now - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottIf you feel that you have been overwhelmed with stress, hypnosis would be the perfect thing for you. Hypnosis is an amazing tool for stress relief, calming your mind and body by offering you control over your emotional states. Maintaining stress relief with hypnosis is as simple, accessible, ...
Views: 4533(2 votes) - Office Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersI normally have pretty good luck with the Law of Attraction. But perhaps the focus on “stress reduction” this month on the blog has caused my stress level to rise a bit. One bright side to that is I have lots of situations to apply the stress relief tips that are being shared. One stress ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Are You Here... Now? (Learning To Be Present) - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonOne of the quickest ways out of stress is to learn how to fully experience the present moment - that’s the one that is happening right now! Most stress that people feel in their body is generated from a thought about something that has either already happened and is now over, or something ...
Views: 1593(5 votes) - Having Hindsight Ahead of Time - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonThere seems to be an unwritten rule that states if you are going to be taken seriously in the field of personal development as a therapist, coach or trainer, then you have to have been completely screwed up at least once in your life! Well, I’m not convinced that this is absolutely necessary ...
Views: 1659(4 votes) - 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) - Why Organize - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo what if my domain is in disarray, my car is a clutter bug, my kitchen is in chaos and how in heavens name does that affect my life, my dreams, my desires you may be pondering…. What’s it to my Health and Wellness Coach if I can’t muster the energy to muddle through my mess? Why does she ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - How to Manage Wedding Day Stress - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nariman TaweelYour wedding should be filled with happiness, joy and excitement. However for many couples it can be stressful and overwhelming. Stress manifests itself in many ways and these are merely some of the symptoms; stomach problems, and lack of concentration, moodiness, insomnia, poor skin, fatigue ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - ***Michael Jackson: An Unfortunate Example of "What You Resist, Persists" - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was not surprised to learn in recent interviews with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, former close confidante to Michael Jackson, that Michael lost the will to live. He was embarrassed to go out in public. He had mutilated his face so much through unnecessary plastic surgery that he thought he looked ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Is laughter is an effective stress relief tool? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Pattie PillingLaughter is a phenomenal stress relief tool. Laughter is spectacular for so many things. It is a great way for stress relief. Stress relief comes in many different packages. Laughter is so much fun. Why not have fun! Why not laugh! The body doesn’t know if it is a spontaneous laugh or if it is ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Six Steps to Surviving Stress - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Catherine CardinalWhether the economy goes up or down, it looks like stress is here to stay. In addition to putting a strain on your body, one of the many side effects of protracted stress can be diminished self-esteem. It may be subtle, but feeling overwhelmed by responsibility erodes our ability to love ...
Views: 1360(7 votes) - Why Long Term Stress Is So Damaging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane RealToday many of us are facing a lot of physical and emotional stress. When we don’t have good ways to deal with all this stress, it can end up hurting us in many ways, physical and mental. If we live with too much stress for too long, it can start to overwhelm us mentally and too much stress can ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Working Online from Home - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWorking online from home seems to be the most picture perfect scenario anyone can imagine. Earning a work from home income obviously offers it advantages but with it comes a certain mental stress that is easily overlooked until you've actually experience it. With the growth and success many are ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - 6 Things You Can Do for Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Mary EdisonStress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. When possible, try to incorporate stress reducing techniques into your daily life for long-term benefits but whenever you need to relieve stress instantly, try a couple of these ideas. Below is a list of instant ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Work, Health and Your Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleWhich sounds better? 1) “All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. 2) “Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” (Liane Cordes) What do you think? Continuous effort or engaging in play? They both sound pretty good to me . . . do we ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Transforming Through Challenge - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome of the challenges we face in life can be handled and sorted through easily, dissolving not long after they pop up. But there are some that knock us off our feet when we least expect it – and these are not always so easy to shake. While everyone deals with life’s challenges differently, I ...
Views: 762(3 votes) - The Hidden Effects of Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartYear after year, survey show that Americans of all ages consider the holiday season as the most stressful time of the year for them. One of the factors leading to this situation, and its persistence, is that people don’t change how to handle this season physically, time-wise and emotionally, ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Overcoming Challenges in 12 Action Steps - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLife is full of challenges and learning how to meet them, and overcome them, is one of Life's lessons. Here are a few things I have learned about dealing with Life's little curve balls. I hope they help someone else. 1. Emote Feel your feelings and let them out in whatever way you feel ...
Views: 1061(4 votes) - Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankI sat among a pile of papers and cried. Everywhere I looked, I saw more work to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became. Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman, and ...
Views: 2639(3 votes) - How to use Biofeedback for stress relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajThe human body often produces certain abnormal physiological responses when it is under stress. Biofeedback system of stress monitoring uses the concept of monitoring these physiological responses by the use of electronic equipment and getting related results. The results from the tests ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Tip For Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajIn this day and age, stress has become a part of our everyday life. While some amount of stress is good because it helps us stay focused, clear headed and alert, too much stress has a lot of negative impact on the well being of a person. It has an effect on the physical and psychological health ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - 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) - Positive Energy May Increase Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you're a Tonic reader, rejoice! Positive, energetic people who are involved with the world around them may actually live longer. According to an article in Science Daily, a new study shows that "extroverts, and in particular those high "dispositional activity" or engagement in life, ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - The Piano Teacher Knows All? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Pattie PillingThis is always the season, when the kids go back to school where moms have to do a lot of juggling in the family schedule. Does this have stress management written all over it? I should say so! Stress management is particularly useful and needed at this time of the year. Stress management is ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Non-Attachment to Virtues - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Buddhists hold the virtue of non attachment as one of their core principles of belief. The more we detach from material objects, emotions, outcomes, the happier we become. It’s amazing to sit in one place and not be able to run way or go anywhere. I have had a great opportunity to experience ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Caues of Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Luka MalgajStress is a major risk factor in almost every ailment you can think of, and yet millions around the globe lead a life of great stress. Of all the reasons that contribute to stress, work and workload is a major contributor. The two main reasons for people to feel stressed at work are – overload ...
Views: 2019(7 votes) - 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 ...
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