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- So what exactly is stress and stress management? - by From a practical point of view, stress can be considered to be any physical, chemical, or emotional development causing strains which can lead to physical illness. An authority on stress, the Canadian physician Hans Selye, identified three defining stages of the human stress response:
1. Alarm: ...
Views: 981 - What if barriers didn’t exist? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Lynette CraneI heard a wonderful story last night, from a woman who has had a varied, interesting andfrom any standpoint, successful, life. Her secret? She didn’t know there was a glass ceiling! In fact, she wasn’t aware of most barriers that frustrate the rest of us. Here is a story she told: At one ...
Views: 979 - What the heck is eustress? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Lynette CraneHans Selye, known as the “Father of Stress,” coined the term “eustress” in 1926. It means, literally, “good stress.” Is there such a thing? You bet there is. When we’re underwhelmed by life, we seek excitement in anything from scary movies to amusement park rides; we crave new ventures and ...
Views: 979 - 5 Tips to Tame Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiStarting the day after Thanksgiving, many people rush to department stores to get the best deals on presents for the holidays. So begins the 4 week holiday season that is known to cause stress, anxiety and even depression. With the economy in turmoil, this year is no different. Swanson Vitamins ...
Views: 978 - A New Year, a New Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lynette CraneJanuary is the time of fresh starts, fresh ideas, and an urge to create a new, better life.Often, we start out with high hopes, only to sink by February 1 as if the balloon carrying our hopes had been punctured. We need a plan, a roadmap if you will, that we can follow, that will provide us ...
Views: 977 - How Stress and Cortisol Can Cause You to Gain Weight - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWe all experience daily stress, and the incorrect response to this stress can cause you to gain weight. Research shows that nearly 90 percent of overweight people are emotional eaters. They overeat as an incorrect response to stress. Not all stress is negative or harmful. We all experience ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Use the 'A-Frame' to Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sheela MasandI always speak about the win-win-win, my favourite kind of result. And I am an advocate of making it as easy as possible for your clients and potential clients to come in and work with you wherever they happen to be on their path. That's why the A Frame is such a vital component to your ...
Views: 977 - Radical Life Improvement From Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Tom WrightTB Wright It seems as if we all desire to improve our lives. But in order to do something, we have to first understand what exactly, that something is. Since we desire to improve our lives, what does that mean? Improve? According to the dictionary, it means "to increase in value, to bring ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Why can’t you say “NO”? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Lynette CraneI work with so many overly-busy women who are stressed beyond belief, yet they still find it difficult to say “no” to the demands that come to them from all sides. Even when they are given permission, or even urged to say no to these demands by friends, family or managers, they still find it ...
Views: 976 - Natural NSAID Combats Arthritis Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joey LauderdaleDiscover about a natural COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor to help fight arthritis pain. NSAID stands for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAID represent a group of drugs used to treat arthritis due to the fact they supply pain killing properties (analgesic), anti-inflammatory properties and ...
Views: 975 - Stress Resilience and the Power of Positive Acceptance - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeYour boss is pressing you to meet a challenging deadline. You have a presentation to give that you haven’t had time to prepare. Your finances have taken a dive and you don’t have enough to pay the mortgage. Your partner is threatening to leave you because you spend too much time at work. In case ...
Views: 974 - Stress: Eliminate it From Your Life and Make Happiness Your Normal Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2006 from Joanie WinbergIs happiness and the feeling of gratitude what you feel on a daily basis or is stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed seem like a normal lifestyle? Has the feeling of being overwhelmed become so familiar that you don't know any other way to live your life? Being happy is a choice you ...
Views: 974 - Top 3 Stress Relief Approaches That You Just Ought to Not Miss - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Gloria GrissomHere are three extremely effective stress relief techniques that you are able to apply right away to help you acquire your tension under control. We are pestered with all sorts of exhausting concerns everyday, nevertheless the majority of us are useless of maintaining it under command. These ...
Views: 973 - Underlying Issues - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Lynette CraneWhat’s the real source of your stress? Coaches and therapists will tell you that when people are stressed or angry, what they say they are upset about and what is the real cause are two different things. If a driver cut in front of you and made a rude gesture, is the irritation you feel ...
Views: 973 - MINI-RETREATS IN THE NICK OF TIME - How to Make Time Through Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Julia JamesContrary to the widespread belief that rest and relaxation takes time, the opposite is true: rest and relaxation make time. Recently I was in a rush, riding my bike to an important appointment downtown. On my way over the bridge, I noticed that my tires were low. How frustrating! I knew a ...
Views: 972 - Summertime Order - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSeasonal Order; like it or not our summer months are beginning to wind down and the appearance of the fall festivities are beginning to line the shelves of the grocery stores; they are starting to show up on the local calendar of events and before we know it once again the cooler temperatures ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - You Don't Have Give Up Your Job, Just Learn to Deal with High Employer Expectations - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterWhen you are searching for a job you notice that many of the ads in the classifieds have a long list of job duties and expectations that you must be able to perform or meet up to. However, if you have had a job previously you will know that employers expect more from their employees that what ...
Views: 972 - Meditation Exercise Tips: How do I Get Started in Meditation (Best for Newbies) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMeditation techniques for beginners can help you earn the art of meditation. Meditating is a terrific way to find freedom from the stressful life you lead. It is understandable that you are a busy person. You are young and full of life, but your body and mind are forced to work within the ...
Views: 971 - Increase Your Energy: A Powerful Formula - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstWould you like to increase your energy level and dissolve stress more easily? Here is a simple yet powerful formula to remember: Goals + Action = EnergyChoose a Compelling GoalBegin by choosing a goal you would like to accomplish. Write it down in detail, describing exactly how you will know ...
Views: 970 - Are You Trapped By Your To-Do List? Get Out of Jail Now. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Julie GrayHave you ever felt trapped by your to-do list? Like it was running your life instead of the other way around? You aren’t alone! This is a common theme among those I am fortunate enough to work with: How am I supposed to relax when I have so much TO DO? I feel your pain. I’ve been in ...
Views: 969 - Effective stress management is paramount to the well being and success of us all - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from jenifer smithMany a clever person has said your health is your wealth and this is true not only in the physical sense but arguably more importantly in your spiritual and mental sense. The world in which we live is often full of targets, deadlines, demands and very often general stress, ineffective stress ...
Views: 969 - Can you change the past? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Lynette CraneCan you go back and change the past, or are you stuck with what you remember? That’s the key: what you remember. The fact is, our brains are stuffed with memories, only some of which we retrieve, convincing ourselves we have a true and complete picture of the past when in fact we have a ...
Views: 968 - 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) - Your Energy Chakras - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonWhen you think about your body you probably tend to imagine your physical presence (your hair, face, arms, legs, etc.). But what about the other side of the coin? The energy side? We are not only made up of flesh and bone, we are also made up of energy. You can feel it when you are on a roller ...
Views: 968 - 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 - More Symptoms Of Stress - Eleven Warning Signs That Stress Is Affecting Your Emotional Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnYour stress symptoms may or may not include the tell-tale physical signs such as headaches, shaky hands, palpitations, dry mouth, and so on -- yet. But there may be plenty of other signs that all is not well. In fact, the kind of "stress tips" people sometimes dish out to their stressed-out ...
Views: 966 - You Can Enjoy That Holiday Party! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Alec BorensteinIt’s that time of year again. Time for the barrage of holiday parties. There are the nice, small intimate gatherings. We like those, right? And then there are the large, “I don’t know anyone here” parties that make us nervous. We check our phones to look like we are doing something, to hide ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Control Your Stress With These Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHow many times have you gotten angry at yourself for misplacing your keys, being late to meet a friend, or forgetting to pay a bill on time? Being angry at ourselves can be one of the most stressful experiences there is. We are our own worst critic. Trying to change this behavior for the better, ...
Views: 965 - Importance of Self-Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2020 from Sheryl GordanCurrent Life Situation Each one of us have a few roles to play in our life, from a child, parent, to team member or team leader at work, spouse and friend. The advent of technology has blurred time and space, work seems to be endless, as everyone around the world is connected 24/7. This ...
Views: 965 - Learn from Frustration - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Annelies HilgersOne line is very important in my life. It is this one: Whatever happens to me it will turn out to be the best thing that could happen. Maybe you get angry when you hear this. But for my life it is true. And I faced some terrible situations in my life. I don't want to tell you too much about ...
Views: 965 - Enhance Your Personal Development With Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matt CashAny state associated with hypnosis is generally understood to be a synchronised state of peacefulness and attention because with hypnosis a person can easily access the subconscious mind and hence plant any ideas or believes there. Understanding this meaning, you can infer that hypnosis could be ...
Views: 964 - How to Worry-Write - by "The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater their power to harm us" - Voltaire
Worry today is almost an epidemic - about 60% of patients consulting their family doctor have anxiety as the cause of their distress. We certainly have a lot to worry about, but perhaps we worry too much. ...
Views: 964 - Stress Management Techniques - Can Music Help? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Kathleen ChesterIn a world full of pressures, tension and anxiety, stress management is not a luxury. Often, the lack of effective stress management can lead to missed opportunities, underperformance, decline in interpersonal relationships and health problems. Most importantly, a stressed out person can never ...
Views: 964 - Useful Tips For Dealing With Stress Successfully - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Dr John AnneStress is an irksome part of our existence. Everyone faces stress, almost every day. Stress prevails everywhere. If you are at your home, you may experience stress for not being able to decide the simple menu for the breakfast. Workplace is a stressful place, almost every time you need to ...
Views: 964 - How to Stop Worrying: Combat Stress at it's Source - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo the things you worry about keep you up at night? Do you often feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, this burden of stress is most likely making your life miserable. Do you want to break free from stress, stop worrying and start being happy? You can end this cycle now by identifying and ...
Views: 962 - 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) - Life Balance Success: How To Keep "Me Time" From Backfiring! - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Valerie ThomsonMost women in business come to understand the far-reaching benefits of taking time to refill their cup. While it may be challenging to do, we know we are better able to keep up with the demands of running a business, and having a fulfilling life outside of work when we take time to restore. ...
Views: 961 - Pointers For Getting Your Stress Level Down - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaUnfortunately, stress is something that cannot be avoided for most people in the world. But, that does not mean that it cannot be managed. Learning the proper way to deal with stress can make your life a much happier one. The following article is going to give you a few great tips for dealing ...
Views: 960 - Reduce Your Stress and be Healthier - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachIs stress a factor in your life? Did you know that nine out of ten people say they experience high levels of stress several times a week? And one out of four of us have high stress levels every day. What you may not know is that your stress may be impacting your health. Chronic stress weakens ...
Views: 960 - The Holiday Time and Energy Bandits - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Lynette CraneTime and energy bandits are habits and thought processes that can suck you dry, leaving you exhausted and harried. One of these bandits, which particularly rears its head at the holiday season, is perfectionism. Now perfectionism is a wonderful trait – in its place. Some of the places ...
Views: 960 - Working Moms: Take Charge of Your To-Do List in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Julie ZeffIf you are like most working moms I know, then you have a to-do list a mile long. And, everything on that list is of the utmost importance, leaving you feeling constantly overwhelmed and ineffective. On that list are things like taking care of your kids and family, connecting with your partner, ...
Views: 960 - Emergencies -- How Organized and Prepared Are You? - by Being organized is frequently about saving. It's about saving time saving money and saving those things that are precious and important to you so you will readily have them when you want them in the future.
How prepared and organized are you to save those important things when an emergency ...
Views: 959 - Five Keys Things to Help Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Linda PucciMost of us are in the middle of holiday preparations. Unfortunately, for many of us, it is a time that becomes more and more stressful every year. Holiday stress can negatively affect us in three areas--physically, financially and emotionally. When we are stressed we can become physically ...
Views: 959 - STRESS-BUSTERS FOR BUSY BOOMERS - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Joyce DillonStress is a big deal in midlife. It is everywhere. It plagues us at home. It travels with us on the road. It sleeps with us at night. Compared to today’s multitasking, time-challenged, cyber-stressed baby boomers, cave people led relatively stress-free lifestyles. Between family and ...
Views: 959 - Dealing with Day-to-Day Stress the Ayurvedic Way - by These are truly stressful times we live in. Body, mind, heart and spirit are all subjected to the ravages of day-to-day stress. Worries about security, economic difficulties, emotional trauma-stressors like these can take a toll on health and longevity if not addressed in a timely fashion.
To ...
Views: 958 - Evaluating Other People - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Lynette CraneBuild relationships and teams by giving value to your interaction This is the last of a series of articles on handling criticism constructively and without stress. Evaluating other people is something you will do all of your life, both formally, as a teacher, parent, or manager, and ...
Views: 958 - "Workaholism: A Growing Problem" - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Barry and Joyce VissellIn a couple’s counseling session, Dolores accused her husband, Perry, of workaholism. His immediate response was, “Yes, I’m a workaholic.” Joyce and I were surprised at the actual pride revealed in his voice. He continued, “I’m a creative man, an entrepreneur. I thrive on juggling many ...
Views: 957 - Self Employed women May Have LESS Stress Than Women in Corporations - by Women tired of hitting the glass ceiling might find that the ground floor holds less stress and more opportunity. A new study on executive women finds that those who are self-employed are less stressed than those who aren't.
A pair of researchers at the University of California at San Diego ...
Views: 957 - Check Out Your Feelings To Check Out Of Your Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Lynne HoftStress is a feeling. It gets mixed in with anxiety, worry, concern, and other unhappy feelings. Because these feelings range from discomfort to serious pain we often try to avoid recognizing and dealing with them. Culturally we’re taught to look outside of ourselves for a remedy to ...
Views: 955 - Working Like a Charm - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherWhat is the most important aspect when using the Emotional Freedom Techniques in a stressful situation? After working a with a father-to-be, I found out his approach during that last week before the baby was born to be quite interesting. Whenever he felt that his wife, “Mary” was ...
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