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- How to Beat Workplace Stress and Better Your Job Performance - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterNo matter where you work or who your office mates are, nothing can change the fact that stress will be one of the main issues you will have to deal with. The only thing you can change is the way that you take towards stress. If you are equipped with the proper skills and attitude, you will find ...
Views: 997 - Dealing with Stress as a Mom Before it Deals with You - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterEvery mom sees their children as a blessing, but when it comes to managing the entire household, running errands, having a social life, and/or maintaining a thriving career any woman would get stressed out. Did you know excessive high levels of stress will eventually cause health issues? And as ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Is Stress at Work Only if You Lose Your Job? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsStress isn’t only if you are laid off or are let go, stress is in the work place no matter what. Getting laid off and/or your job being eliminated just adds to the stress of it all; sort of like waiting for the other shoe to drop syndrome. Stress just seems to be everywhere in the world today, ...
Views: 1415 - Improving the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Andrew RondeauImagine if we could live our lives completely free of stress. Now wake up and stop dreaming, because you can’t. No matter what job you have, no matter where you live, you will have stress in your life. What causes you stress is different to what causes me stress. What you stress about is ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - The Cure for Economic Uncertainty, Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Patrick WanisIt is well understood that loss of jobs, houses, income and general uncertainty are creating massive worry and anxiety, triggering mental & emotional illness, shattering families, relationships and people’s self-esteem, self-confidence & self-image. As mentioned in last week’s success letter, ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Top Tips for Tough Times - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Patrick WanisLet’s talk about the top tips to thrive and succeed during tough times Face your fears and finances Sit down and be clear about your current situation. This is step one: you must know from where you start because it’s easier to solve the problem when you know exactly what it is, and from there ...
Views: 893(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 - ***Midlife is a Crossroads, Not a Crisis - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloMidlife is a very important stage of life. If you want to move through it well and wisely, you need a reliable map. Here's why. Without a reliable map, midlife can leave us feeling anxious, depressed and lost. To move through midlife well, we have to know what it is, understand what it involves ...
Views: 1134 - Stress and Job Performance - Three Ways in Which Stress Can Erode Your Ability to Do Good Work - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnStress and peak performance just don't mix. While a little stress in the form of deadlines can help focus the mind nicely, at least for some people, ongoing excessive stress erodes performance. Read on to discover why and what you can do. If you've ever been really stressed -- and especially ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Four Ways To Get Rid Of Stress And Negativity - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Ineke Van LintYou all know how important it is to set goals, to stay focused and to overcome procrastination to reach success. What if you do all this like you should, you have written your goals down, you work on them every day, and still nothing happens? How is this possible? Did you have a close look at ...
Views: 1994(1 vote) - Coping Strategies for Hard Times - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Sonja WinburnIn times like these, when people in workplaces everywhere are feeling such strain from a lack of resources, and intense stress caused by such uncertainty, it helps to stop and consider. These times can accomplish growth in each of us and although it is burdensome, it can be viewed in a positive ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Relax, Breathe Fully, Live Freely - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Donna PackardDo you know that most people are breathing barely enough to be alive? Most people breathe in a shallow manner, just bringing the breath barely into the chest. We have been conditioned to hold in our stomachs,and to wear tight clothing, inhibiting our ability to breathe fully. Have you watched a ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Relax . . . Stress Can Be Good For You! - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Jumchai DesireeStress, or ‘the consequence of the failure to adapt to change’ [Wikipedia], is the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina and heightened awareness. Stress can help us become more productive and less destructive, if it is ...
Views: 802 - De-Stress Instead of Distress! 8 Ways to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Jan MiesseSince the beginning of time, stress has been in our lives. Every era has faced its share of threatening situations. Today, more than ever, the stress of finances, careers, economy, deadlines, conflicts, jobs and the demands of our time and money, take a huge toll on our health. Some say that ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Organized Living Perfectionism - A New Disorder of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyOrganized living perfectionism is starting to become epidemic. There are stores that sell nothing but organizing products so you can have a lot of containers to sort and store your stuff in. There are books on how to declutter and achieve clutter control so you can have a better life and ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Release Stress and Heal from Negative Life Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Marisa RussoWe live in a holographic Universe where everything reveals itself in patterns. Our life relationships may exhibit negative patterns. These are usually the biggest stresses in our lives, and the hardest to overcome. They keep repeating themselves, until they cause too much pain and we feel that ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Detached Observation Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from charles MacInerneyRemember laying on your back as a kid, and watching the clouds without trying to change them, control them, or pass judgment on them? These are the very same qualities we look for in the practice of Detached Observation. This was J. Krishnamurti's favorite form of meditation, and the following ...
Views: 3533(1 vote) - How to Increase Your Emotional Pain and Keep it Alive! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Liz TempleInadvertently, we do an amazing amount of things to keep our emotional pain alive. It’s not our fault, like some (including ourselves) may think. Most of us don’t have a deliberate self-destructive masochistic side to us! We just don’t realise what we’re doing, but we are making it worse by how ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Stress & Irritability: Could it Be My Hormones? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: Dear Susie. Over the past year I am feeling so much more stressed, impatient, and I'm always exhausted. I'm often cranky to be around. (And it's not much fun from the inside, either.) Could it be my hormones? How can I tell if it is? A: Wow. You've touched on an important realm. It sounds ...
Views: 2959(1 vote) - Divorce Stress? Navigating New Household Routines - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: Dear Susie: I have always been the “go-to” person who can always the job done. Lately I feel off-balance. In our marriage we shared responsibilities for the household, kids, and one another. Over time, as it became clear that we had different goals, our marriage could not survive. Though I ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Divorce Stress? Asking for Help During/Following Separation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellOverworked? Overwhelmed? Divorce can be one of life's most stressful experiences and indeed, starting out again on one's own is about a new kind of Independence. But it’s also a time when friends and loved ones can be a wonderful support network. And even as we are feeling a little lost or ...
Views: 2073 - Curiosity Transforms Fear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Wendy McDonnell"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein Watch a child examine a bug for the first time. What do you see? Wide eyes looking closely, touching, tasting, and asking “what’s that?” or “what does it do?” Curiosity is an emotion growing ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - The Doorway Technique for Problem Solving and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kenneth VandreThe Doorway Technique, based on the idea that obstacles can be seen as doorways if viewed in the right way, is a simple and powerful stress-reduction, emotional-release and problem-solving tool. After a particularly stressful day at work a few years ago, I sat on my bed and did cathartic ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Overcoming Adversity: Regaining Strength and Hope During Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Miki StrongDo you feel like your inner light is very dark? Do you feel like you're ready to implode with the stress of your adversity? Know that you're not alone, especially in this time of a global financial shift. Many others are experiencing the same kind of adversity that you are - right now. That ...
Views: 2585(2 votes) - 3 Quick and Easy Self Hypnosis Techniques for the Busy Professional - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonWho could not use more relaxation in life? From everyday stress like work schedules, kids, or traffic to big life changes like moving, divorce, or the death of a loved one, stress relief is a much needed goal for a healthy, balanced life. There are so many wonderful avenues to bring about stress ...
Views: 7879(2 votes) - Gone Fishing for Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonDuring times of economic difficulty many people choose simpler pleasures that have the capacity to refresh our spirit and renew hope. Across the country movies are sold out, bars and restaurants are doing great business and more than ever we are getting back to the core values and activities ...
Views: 1873 - The Collection Connection: Treasure Hunting for Your Soul - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneThere’s a big bowl of rocks in the middle of my kitchen table. I have collected these rocks from all over the world – beaches, mountains, parking lots – since I was a child. When I’m eating breakfast, I’ll often grab one to carry in my pocket or purse during the day. Each one has been perfectly ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - 3 Tips in Reducing Stress in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre you racing around your life putting out one fire after another wondering why your angry and tired all the time? Is stress a major pressure point in your life? Consider taking a few minutes to re-evaluate your life. 1. Priorities I believe in the Golden Rule, which means to love God with ...
Views: 1759 - Managing a Paradoxical Life: A New Way of Living with What We Like and Dislike - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsI don’t know whether you are intrigued, shaking your head in dis-belief, or laughing at the notion of something so seemingly absurd as managing paradox - that mental phenomena where two things cannot logically co-exist, but indeed, do. In our daily lives paradox shows up in the form of ...
Views: 3977(2 votes) - How Dealing with Stress Made Me Feel Better - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterIt doesn't matter where you came from, if you are a guy or a girl, or if your white, brown, black, or purple, stress affects you just the same. Even with excessive amounts of stress all over in our society, not many people know why we get stressed out or how to deal with it. We need to ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - How to Deal with Work-Related Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterStress can occur at any type of job no matter what position you hold. In fact the higher the position the more responsibility you usually have, and when you get stressed out in the workplace it can start to affect your job performance. So it's important to learn to cope with that stress and ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Finding Humor in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allen KleinThe economy is on its wildest ride in decades. The line waiting for a government bail-out is almost as long as the line waiting to check-out in stores this holiday shopping season. And, you’re simply at wits end in trying to deal with it all! Fear not - there's humor to be found amidst all of ...
Views: 1872(4 votes) - Taking Something Off Your Plate - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jim DuzakOne of the things I admire most about women is their generosity of spirit. Just about every woman I know spends an incredible amount of time tending to the needs of her immediate family, her aging parents, her friends, her co-workers or her clients, and often the community at large. The world as ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Danger in the Eyes - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy ThompsonMartin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Indira Gandhi, Ted Bundy. What did they all have in common: Sanpaku!! What is it? When we’re born, our eyes are perfectly balanced between the upper and lower eyelids. They touch so no white shows below or ...
Views: 8290(1 vote) - Stressed Out? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Louann HilleslandDid you know that there is both healthy and unhealthy stress? Some stress is good for us. A job gets us up and moving in the morning. A driving test means that we need to know the rules of the road, and the basics of driving. New responsibilities mean that we are still striving rather than ...
Views: 914(2 votes) - Giving Stress the Boot for Better Health, Wellbeing, and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonAs a business owner, it's imperative to stay healthy both physically and mentally. If you’re a planner and think ahead, you may have systems in place which can handle your business during your absences. However, illnesses wear away at your vitality and your passion for your business. When ...
Views: 1297(3 votes) - Why Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsThere are many areas in life where it can be noticed that men and women respond differently to a number of situations, recent research with brain imaging has shown that each gender responds differently to stress. The main difference is that stress caused changes in men's rights prefrontal ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - How to Get Over Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsIt has been clear for some time that childhood experiences become part of a child's neurological physiology and over time, through re-enforcement and repetition form aspects of its personality structure. The task of recovery is to stop the process of repetition and re-enforcement of the unwanted ...
Views: 2462 - K.O. Stress With This One-Two Punch - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVTHE OTHER DAY AT LUNCH I sat with four people I didn’t know well but each holds a leadership position in unrelated middle-market-sized companies. TGIM quick-start bonus idea: It never ceases to bewilder me why folks from the same company or long-time pals clump together and “talk amongst ...
Views: 842 - Protect your Child from Stress in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperModern life is fast and highly stimulating, we are bombarded by information and are tempted by endless opportunities which create increasingly high expectations of what we should do and achieve. Many adults thrive on this adrenaline-high lifestyle. But have you noticed how many children are far ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Health in the City - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Lese DuntonHow do you stay healthy and find peace of mind, even joy, in the midst of these life-on-earth challenges? Or if you're ailing, how can you get back to your old (new) self? Newsflash: The health and well-being scene in New York is thriving. Here's a sampling of 5 organizations making medicine ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - FORGIVE AND FORGET-ME-NOTS - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Albert GauldenWhen I was asked recently by a caller on a talk radio show what was the single most important thing one could do to become authentically who he or she really is, the host and I talked the rest of the hour about forgiveness. Forgiveness is more about cleaning up toxic bad-boy and bad-girl ...
Views: 966 - Are you Breathing? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Judith HissongYes, that’s right – are YOU breathing? When I ask my clients this question there is often a pause – politely followed by, “I think so!” The question is not asked in jest, but rather in sincerity - regarding all the influences in our daily lives. When we are born, with our newly developed ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - How to Survive Anxiety Over Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lee BowersIn my roughly 25 years of private psychotherapy practice, I’ve never seen people as anxious and worried about finances as they are today. Certainly it is not without reason. Most people have seen their retirement savings dwindle. Unemployment is at a several - decade high, and of course the ...
Views: 3292 - Vacation, Relaxation, and Intermission - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyA respite or a scheduled time off from work, school or any activity happens to be the official definition of vacation. I ask you how many times do you truly believe when taking a vacation that you totally take off from such activities, and deviate from the normal every day-to-day nose to the ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Emotional Fitness at Work - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Warren RedmanIt is well known by now that work-related stress is a major contributor to loss of productivity. What isn’t so well understood is how leaders within the organization can make simple changes to decrease stress and bring quantifiably better bottom-line results. Even where stress doesn’t appear to ...
Views: 2911(11 votes) - The Snag in Your Sweater and the Ringtone You Hate: How Pesky Little Things Can Add Up to Big Roadblocks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettWhile a lot of the coaching I do is about encouraging people to spend at least 15 minutes per day on the creative work that makes them happy, this bit is about attending to all those dumb, pesky details that can make your world feel like a dumb, pesky place to be. For example, let's take my ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Peace of Mind is a Breath Away: The Fine Art of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Yanni ManiatesLearning to meditate, quiet my mind and touch into the deep place of peace within me is the greatest skill I have ever learned to improve my life. "Meditation is the art of learning how to tend the sacred ground of your life. It connects you with your inner world. By meditating you learn how to ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - How to Avoid a Ride on The Stress Express - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDWhen I was a kid – all the way back in the 40’s and 50’s – the common saying was something like “Eat your food, because people in China are starving.” Even as an 8 year-old, I wasn’t sure that the over-cooked carrots growing cold on my plate in a suburb of Chicago could get half way around the ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
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