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- What If…? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Lynette CraneA friend and I took a lovely paddleboat ride on the Mississippi River one day, past old crumbling brick walls backed by sparkling new skyscrapers, learning a lot of history that we had never heard. The good time almost didn’t happen, due to a careless mistake on my part. That mistake did ...
Views: 1075 - Minimizing Stress... Attack The Problem! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Todd SchultzEverybody experiences stress sometimes. It arises from bills, from school or work, from relationships, etc. So it's not entirely avoidable. However, it isn't entirely bad either. Some stress helps us to be productive. If we are anxious about a project, then we are more likely to focus our ...
Views: 1074 - Stress Relief Tips for the Holidays and Everyday From the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Joanie WinbergStress Relief Tips for the Holidays and Everyday From the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg The American Institute of Stress reports that stress among Americans is significantly rising with approximately $300 billion a year lost due to stress-related illnesses. It has reduced productivity, ...
Views: 1074 - Transforming Stress: 5 Tips to Transform Your Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from April MimsOur lives are filled with stress. It is all around us, everywhere we look. There are deadlines to meet, unexpected traffic jams, overloaded schedules, and difficult people. The negative effects of stress have been well documented over time. They include high blood pressure, insomnia, ...
Views: 1072 - Where is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future?? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2004 from David ThomasWhere is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future?? Achieving a level of personal happiness previously unknown is closer than you think. Much closer. But first, it’s important to stay in touch with the present. “Stay in touch with the present? I’m thinking…I’m already IN the ...
Views: 1072 - Best Stress Management Techniques for a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaStress, no matter how little or how grave, can have a direct impact on your attitude and lifestyle. In fact, it can also have an adverse affect on your body and mind. It is good to identify the reasons behind your stress levels to beat it before it takes you in its grip. Worries related to ...
Views: 1071 - Introversion, Gut Feelings, and Trust - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Lynette CraneMaybe – just maybe – your gut-level feeling that you shouldn’t be doing something is right. But if you’re an introvert, you’ve probably had a lifetime of being told to ignore your feelings, and urged to act just the opposite. Want to stay home and read? “What’s the matter with you, anyway?” ...
Views: 1071 - 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 - 12 Steps to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMichelle tossed me her lucky charm, a box of "Sobriety Test Gum" as we dashed into the car and off to the Dodgers game. Why was it her talisman? The tiny print told all. "Check Ya Self Before You Wreck Ya Self." Now, those are word to live by. Americans are addicted to the positive strokes of ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - How Does Stress Affect Health? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaHow does stress affect health? The answer is not known by many, and that is extremely bad... The vast majority of people have no idea of the tremendous negative impact stress has upon their health. It has been estimated that two-thirds of all visits to doctors are for stress-related problems. ...
Views: 1067 - 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) - Anger ManagementTechniques: Some Simple Ones - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques can help improve your relationships and lead to a healthier, happier life. Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger management techniques can help us manage our anger in more productive ways Anger management technique #1 –Understanding anger. Anger is a state of ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Organize Your Life in 30 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOne would think that such an enormous task like organizing a life would take days, weeks, even months. But 30 minutes! What’s the catch? So often we allow our minds to over-complicate things. It really is a very simple process to organize your days, in a few short steps. Once you’ve ...
Views: 1065(5 votes) - 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 - Six Sound Strategies to Stress Less - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Ellen SimonStress happens in your body but starts in your mind. In addition to the perception of danger or life threatening events, there are two thinking habits that activate the stress response in the body. The first is negative attention, or focusing on what you don’t want/like, rather than what ...
Views: 1064 - A Joyous Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Marie WilsonA JOYOUS HOLIDAY by Marie Wilson For many, thoughts of the holiday season conjure up a feeling of unease! And with good reason, this can be the most stressful time of the year. Most are caught up in unrealistic expectations. No one can live up to the mythical 'perfect' Christmas! And the ...
Views: 1063 - Professional Stress Relief Program - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf the amount and level of stress in your life is simply too much for you to handle, then you absolutely need to take immediate help. It’s time to think about consulting and enrolling in a stress relief program with a health professional or a trained and qualified counselor. A stress relief ...
Views: 1063 - Giving Up Judgments #2 Of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Tom WrightTB Wright Part II In the first of these three articles, some ways of giving up judging were provided so that we can free that negative energy up from what doesn’t work, to what does work in our lives. Why do this? Because it's energy that we already have, and are already using, but not ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Maintain The Juggling Act - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2003 from Deborah SullivanIn a recent survey of 1,361 managers, it was found that more than 30% of managers work more than 40 hours a week, almost 40% work more than 50 hours a week and 66% report feeling under pressure constantly. * Each week in the paper we find articles written about work/life balance, yet many ...
Views: 1062(2 votes) - How to Downsize, Re-size or Re-Locate with Less Stress - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffKathy, a business person working out of a home office, has been talking about relocating and downsizing for months. She was so excited about her move. She did everything right, she uncluttered, packed and cleaned each room before moving on to the next. She arranged for utilities and the mail to ...
Views: 1061(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) - 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) - Tips for Simplifying the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2006 from Patricia CraneIn our already busy lives, the holidays are often a time of more stress rather than more joy and fun. Buying presents can stretch the family budget, demands on time increase, and family gatherings can be a challenge. This year simplify your life with these tips and enjoy the season more! 1. ...
Views: 1060 - Young Men Struggle with Work Life Balance Too - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenCommon stereotypes dictate that women in the workplace struggle with issues of work-life balance resulting in higher incidences of stress-related absences and lower productivity in the female workplace. New research from the Shepell.fgi Research Group reveals that in fact, more men are seeking ...
Views: 1060 - How to Really Stay on Track This Year - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Debbie MandelIt’s a New Year, a fresh beginning. The resolutions are as grand as our imagination with a drink in hand: Lose an exorbitant amount of weight, exercise daily like professional athletes, climb the highest rung on the ladder at work, do volunteer work and community service, get more involved in ...
Views: 1059 - Are You the Chief Operating Officer of Your House? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jennifer PeekAre you the Chief Operating Officer in your house? Regardless of your professional life, you may very well have this title at home. You are the one who keeps things running, putting into full practice all the strategic decisions your family makes. This includes day-to-day operations that ...
Views: 1057 - Stress...Big Deal! Ten Thoughts about Your Stress - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesStress is a normal reaction to life. In fact, we all need a certain amount of stress to be healthy. What is not healthy for us is the small day in, day out stresses that accumulate over time. These cause our body to deplete the stores of vital chemicals and energy necessary for health. Stress ...
Views: 1057 - Stressed Out Now, Heres Relief - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Gurutej KhalsaWhat do you do with the stress? How long does it take most conversations to come to the financial melt down issue? Not very long these days. We can feed each others fear or hope? The biggest difference is your state of mind and heart. What can you do to let go of these internal and ...
Views: 1057 - Take Heed:Take a Break - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Debra CostanzoI'm hearing more and more every day about executives and busy professionals who are increasing their doses of anti-depressants and making very poor lifestyle choices that are only increasing their stress levels. It's a vicious circle. More stress; more depression. More depression; more ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - A Pill A Day - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Susan GreenAre Americans more susceptible to depression or are they just less able to handle the frustrations that come with daily life? Certainly the antidepressant is not new, but it seems to have in many ways become a staple within a newly defined food group, a food group that includes our daily multi ...
Views: 1056 - Self-Care is Not Selfish; It's Smart - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteAre you amongst the "Sandwich Generation"? By that, I mean people who are both raising kids and also taking care of an elderly parent. If so, I would guess that you're feeling a great deal of stress from the large number of competing demands placed upon you frequently by your family - and ...
Views: 1056 - The Creation (and Destruction) of Your Stressful Story - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Stephanie Goddard“People want you to be happy. Don’t keep serving them your pain!” Rumi You may have noticed that the articles I write are not the usual advice offered under the heading “self-help.” The term “self-help” has become, in general, a collection of works that often seem to keep people stuck in ...
Views: 1056 - Easy And Effective Ways For Dealing With Stress - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Deepak DablaIt is really harmful to be a victim of stress and tensions in any sphere of life- be it your family life or work place. A little block of stress can make you feel active and maintain a routine life but increasing levels of stress can be alarming and bring misery in your life. Stress can have a ...
Views: 1055 - HOW TO WALK THE TIGHT ROPE WITH GRACE - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Julia JamesTo keep a healthy balance between all the important areas of life is like a walk on a tight rope that requires concentration, focus and courage. I recently had the opportunity to walk on an actual tight rope that two young men had tied up between trees in a neighborhood park on the beach. ...
Views: 1055 - Train Your Brain in Mindfulness - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from William CottringerTrain Your Brain in Mindfulness by Bill Cottringer “Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn. Why train your brain in “mindfulness?” Because mindfulness is what facilitates the other major components of emotional intelligence—self, ...
Views: 1055 - When Your Get Up & Go Just Got Up And Went! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghFive Tips to Refresh and Renew Yourself in the New Year Let's face it: new years are not always "new". Too often it feels like nothing more than a new calendar in which to write down pages of non-stop activities, project deadlines, social obligations, and commitments made by someone other than ...
Views: 1055 - What Good Is Rest Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from alison shapiroRest is highly underrated in our lives. I am not talking about just sleep, although we know we don't get nearly enough of that either, I am talking about "not-doing". I have been running like mad all of this fall, traveling here and there, giving talks, working on projects - wonderful, ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - 8 Tips To Get Work-life Balance As Parents - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Madolyn KuoAfter getting married and having a baby, you would find that you have less and less time for yourself. You would have less romance with your husband. You would have less sleep at night. If you have a little fairy to help you or have a magic wand, you can make everything work all by itself. Isn’t ...
Views: 1053 - Beating Stress Before It Beats Us ! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Hans DholakiaWhile engrossed in work at home or in office, if we can be anchored in an inner calmness, it greatly helps. This needs developing and training an inner Self-awareness. Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of globally-revered spiritual classic 'Autobiography of a Yogi', aptly describes this ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Stress Management- Is Stress Managing You? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Cathy SchuttlerStress management is an essential skill to learn these days, because stress is such a powerful factor in everyday life. Stress can be subtle, chipping away at your decisions, your emotions, and your ability to get things done correctly. It’s a simple concept to understand, but exactly how does ...
Views: 1051 - Giving Up Judgments #3 Of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tom WrightTB Wright Part III Now that you have read the first two articles concerning judgments, you are sufficiently prepared to go on and practice these techniques for giving up judgments, both visible, and invisible: First of all, even before completing this list of things to do, it is important ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Head up When Your Bottom Line is Sinking - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Amber RosenbergIf you're like some of my clients, you may be feeling fear, doubt and worry in these uncertain economic times. And if you're a parent, your stress and anxiety may be compounded by the very real need to provide for your family. So, what can you do about it? A great place to start is by ...
Views: 1050 - 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) - The Stress-Reducing Power of Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 27, 2020 from Julie PotikerWe all have things in our lives that we recognize as major stress factors. For me, being a parent to three teenagers with ADHD was a biggie. By the time my twins headed to middle school, I was beginning to experience severe stress symptoms that, at the time, I feared could signal a brain ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - A "Weigh Out" to Overeating - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from CiCi CollinsGiven that diets are all about deprivation and strict rules, is it any wonder that the majority of diets fail long term, and that evidence suggests that you are more likely to gain further weight when you come off the “regime”? “I am doing really well with my regime,” said Fran, a long life ...
Views: 1049 - Are You Addicted to Stress? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelA little stress in your life is actually good for you. It wakes up your creativity, fuels your vitality and keeps your immune system vigilant. The qualifying word is little. When you find yourself rushing from activity to activity and no personal time for yourself, it’s not the external world ...
Views: 1049 - How not to motivate introverts? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Lynette CraneIntroverts: We’re 51% of the population, and still people don’t get who we are and how we function best. We are in your workplace as employees, colleagues, managers, bosses. We can be a family member, child, lover, or friend. We are definitely well represented among your clients and ...
Views: 1049 - Why Do You Need To Take Time Off? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Amr AbbasWhen stress starts to ruin your life and business, then you need to start thinking of taking a break, not just to relax and chill but also to recalculate situations and decide what is best for you. Stress is a dark path with many gates along its way. One of those gates is success and the ...
Views: 1049 - Stress And Your Immune System: - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Jennifer HoughPollyanna Might Have had Something Most people associate stress with worry, but for your physiology, the definition must be broader. For researchers stress includes any kind of change emotional or physical change One important variable is missing from this picture, however. A thunderstorm ...
Views: 1048 - The Energy of the Financial Meltdown - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWe are in a time of financial crisis. People are anxious. People are seeking solutions. People are scared. With all of this activity, tremendous bursts of energy are being expended, some positive but mostly negative. But the energy that we project into the cosmos is not an isolated event. Your ...
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