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- Be Like Water - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a theme that runs throughout the Tao Te Ching and it is to Be Like Water. This is a potent metaphor that I have been reflecting on recently. There are many incredible attributes of water, but there are two in particular that I want to highlight for helping you live a peaceful and joyous ...
Views: 875 - Stress Proofing Your Relationship - What every couple needs to know - by A recent survey shows that stress due to money and the economy is taking a significant emotional and physical toll on Americans. If unmanaged, the intensified stress can poison a once healthy relationship. HeartMath® has explored human emotions extensively for the past 17 years, using heart rate ...
Views: 783 - What to Do When Your Whole World is Falling Apart? 6 Support Ideas to Give You Back Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhat if you lost your job, your house burned down, the creditors were closing in, and your marriage had become hellishly confrontational? No, that's not make believe. That's the real life of a real person. How can you maintain a positive outlook under such stress and strain? Six ways to find ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Stress 101 - A Beginner's Guide - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Hamilton BachsWhat is stress and how does it work? Let’s start from the beginning. You need to understand a few basics, because it’s only when you understand what’s happening to you, and why, that can you start to take control of it and change it. Stress is a natural, and entirely healthy, ...
Views: 725 - Are You Overwhelmed? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Eileen StevieIt’s one of those days when I wish I had a dollar for every time someone says, “I’m feeling so overwhelmed and I don’t know where to start.” If you are one of those people who take one look at your office or home and feel totally overwhelmed with what faces you ...
Views: 802 - Overwhelmed? Here's How to Move That Elephant - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite- Have you ever procrastinated long enough for an elephant-sized pile of to-do post-it notes to congregate on your desk? - Have you ever taken on a project that is just to big to tackle? - Are you backed into a corner overwhelmed at the giant-sized task before you? Uh-oh. You have ...
Views: 1301 - Stress and Young People - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Annelies HilgersYoung people are great Young people sometimes think that they are useless and not worth anything. They struggle with their feelings. They fall in love and are desperate. And at the same time they don't spend enough time to study. They get stressed and they feel worthless. If these things apply ...
Views: 1081 - 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 - What is Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Cheryl Jones-ReardonThe curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers What Mindfulness Is Mindfulness is simply about developing the capacity to be aware and awake in the present moment as it is. It is a skill that is developed through meditation where we practice ...
Views: 1133 - Stuck in a Funk? Empower Your Inner Wizard to Dig You Out - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI have a client, let's call her Kathy, who was in a post holiday funk. For her, nothing seemed to being going right. She was annoyed at her boss and co-workers. She was nagging her boyfriend over little things. She just didn't feel good. 2009 was not starting out with a bang for her. ...I ...
Views: 2327 - Stress Management Skills to Make You Healthier - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you respond positively and creatively to stressful situations and to hassles itself, it is an understanding that you possess the attitudes and knowledge to manage pressure effectively. These are called stress management skills and this may extend from improved interpersonal skills, anger ...
Views: 530 - New E-Action Guide Helps Leaders Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Brian NicolettiTIGERS Success Series of Bend, Oregon, has published an E-Action Guide entitled Melting Your Stress Within 30 Days. This valuable self-paced guide helps people reverse the effects of stress which often torpedoes their ability to problem solve, think creatively, and gain insights when these ...
Views: 670 - Vision Board Will Modify Your Stress….Visualization Is Key - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsStress is a word for emotional strain -- the anxiety, sadness, anger and frustration that come with everyday life. If you are under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, but do not feel stressed, eventually it may catch up with you and cause more serious symptoms, such as; stomach ...
Views: 2161 - Laughter is No Joke - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Dale HefferWe have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. Ever wonder why? Remember Norman Cousins book “Anatomy of an Illness” where he described overcoming his potentially fatal disease by watching funny movies? Psychiatrist, Dr. William Fry of Stanford University showed in his ...
Views: 687 - The Effects of Stress is All in Your Belly - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaWe often think that the effects of stress are more mental than physical. It's true that stress affects us mentally but the effects of stress also affect us physically. If you want an indication as to whether a person is successfully dealing with stress, just look at their belly. A person's ...
Views: 1689 - How to Calm an Angry or Distressed Child - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Liz LichtiIf you’re a parent you’re no stranger to a distressed or angry child and the amount of intense emotions and/or loud negative energy that accompanies this. Have you ever felt rather helpless and perhaps a bit frustrated? Have you ever been sucked into the negative energy of it all and found ...
Views: 1674 - Who Else is Feeling Anxious? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Dr. Mike GoslingA person with an anxious personality experiences an overreaction to threatening stimuli in his or her environment, resulting in the body having a greater stress response than another person might have to the same event. The anxious person is less able to tolerate the normal uncertainties about ...
Views: 1541 - 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 - How Stress and Anxiety Will Plunge You Into Old Age Before Your Time - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaIn this day and age, we all experience stress and anxiety in one form or another on a daily basis. Historically, stress was good -- it helped our ancestors escape from danger or gave them the strength and power to fight off predators. Changes occurred in their bodies that gave them the ability ...
Views: 1272 - Book Review: The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Jim Manganiello is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 768 - Definition: Stress Management - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Douglas PakStress management encompasses techniques intended to equip a person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological stress, with stress defined as a person's physiological response to an internal or external stimulus that triggers the fight-or-flight response. Stress management ...
Views: 10048 - 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 - The Best Stress Relief Toys - For When You Want to Play Your Stress Away - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnRemember Nerf balls? Back in the 'old days', they were the ultimate stress relief toys. You could bounce one off your annoying brother's head without fear of putting his eye out or giving him a cracked skull, regardless of how much you felt he deserved it. In recent years, the popularity of ...
Views: 1408 - Resolve to Be Different in 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukAbout to make a new year resolution? Before you do, stop and think about the resolutions that you made last year and whether you achieved them. If not, then here's some advice on achieving all that you want in 2009. When I was asked to write an article about resolutions for January 2009, I ...
Views: 947 - 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 - Quick Fixes to the 3 Big Energy Zappers - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lori RadunMany moms today are running on empty. In the morning, we fill up on a quarter tank of coffee (or our equivalent gasoline), and then try and engage in activities that require a full tank. What happens when our fuel runs out? We get tired, irritable and just plain unproductive, due to our lack ...
Views: 1274 - Mass Insomnia is a Symptom of Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Bill DouglasForbes reported a survey that found that since the economic stress hit America, over 90% of American workers are now suffering regular insomnia. Sleep loss increases the risk of heart attack, it lowers the immune system’s resistance to infection, and it aggravates mood disorders, increasing ...
Views: 2922(2 votes) - 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 - Combat Stress with These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kell TremaynStress is a part of living, and research suggests that stress is on the rise. Stress is not good for your health, which raises the importance of dealing with stress. Here we give you 5 tips to combat stress in your everyday life. What causes you stress Often a first step in stress ...
Views: 1297 - 7 Ways to Delay Gratification in a Troubled Economy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergIn years of plenty, American society operated largely on the pleasure principal – embracing the notion that ‘I want what I want when I want it.’ Accustomed to instant gratification and a sense of entitlement, people were emotionally conditioned to have it all. The average American carries nine ...
Views: 1357 - Can Migraines Be Controlled? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Kelsie KenefickCan migraines be controlled? In most cases, YES! The pain of migraines is so horrible that, to many, it seems almost impossible to believe that they are controllable. How could something so painful be controlled simply by bringing the nervous system back into balance... back to “homeostasis”? ...
Views: 993 - Are You Prone to Stress? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2008 from Rhonda RabowAre you prone to stress? Have you ever noticed how some people seem to take life’s little upsets in stride while others stay constantly wound up? - Do you worry that there is never enough time to get everything done? - Do you hate to stand in line and always feel rushed? - Do you worry ...
Views: 3529 - A Simple Way to Reduce Stress While Giving Your Fun Quotient (FQ) a Boost - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Colin SmithHave you noticed all the different intelligences we have these days?! Cultural Quotient (CQ) Curiosity Quotient (CQ) Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) Empathizing Quotient (EQ) Systemizing Quotient (SQ) Sentience Quotient (SQ) Social Intelligence Quotient (SQ) Spiritual Intelligence ...
Views: 791 - Switch Off the Box and Get Rid of Your Fears - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenIt is easy to be swept away with panic and fear in the face of the recent happenings. Just watching the news every day feels like being mauled. The energies are frantic and you hardly have time to catch your breath. Of course those of you who are fifty or older will remember quite a number of ...
Views: 914 - 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 - 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 - Less Stress - More Joy - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Jonathan HuieStress is to your emotional health as junk food is to your physical health. You need a certain amount of food to sustain your life, but overeating and eating the wrong foods are unhealthy and sometimes dangerous. As you need food to live, you also need a certain amount of emotional stimulation, ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Temperance and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Mike McCallWhen referring to temperance and other virtues for that matter, Aristotle often used the phrase “the golden mean” that implied the perfect amount of virtue for a given situation. This is not the golden mean that is more commonly referred to as the golden ratio of 1.6180339887… ...
Views: 1169 - 5 Keys To Thriving During The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Lynn SmithIt is hard to imagine, but the holiday season is upon us. What visions do you create in your mind when you think of the holidays? Are you rushing from one holiday event to the next, frantically shopping for the perfect gifts, overeating on all the holiday treats, feeling exhausted from all the ...
Views: 834 - Three Steps You Can Take To Avoid Stress Eating - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you turn to food when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Does a bad day at work send you off track with your eating or exercise plan? Does an out-of-control to-do list leave you craving chocolate? There are ways to avoid the stress eating/emotional eating trap. Here are three ...
Views: 1201 - How To Get A Good Night Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraFor an average person, a good night sleep is basic and essential to one’s health. Nothing beats more than having a restful, forty winks and having to wake up feeling fully energized and ready to face another day. There are some critical factors in having a sound sleep. It may be because ...
Views: 617 - Chronic Illness Getting You Down? - There Is Help! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you worry yourself sick over being sick? Do you wish you felt more peaceful instead? If so, you will be glad to learn that you can break yourself of this worrying habit with a little information and a commitment to practice the steps in this article. Whether you are coping with chronic ...
Views: 1115 - Act Before You Snap! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Heather StepIgnore stress at your peril. This is the message from health professionals who have seen over and over again the role of human behaviour in illness. We are fortunate enough to enjoy increased life expectancy as well as a dramatic reduction in infectious diseases. Yet where does this increased ...
Views: 1363 - Four Approaches to Stress Management - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Rajen JaniStress Management What is stress? Every person has experienced stress in some form or other and many writers have defined stress in different ways. Some definitions have gained recognition while others are still been passionately debated, avidly argued and aggressively defended. Stress, if ...
Views: 17238 - Overcoming Office Stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Rajen JaniFinally, your overtly assuming boss is transferred! You give out a sigh of relief and hope that the new boss will recognize your exceptional qualities and shall accordingly boost your salary to a quantum leap into dizzying heights of economic liberty. Then the bombshell drops and you find ...
Views: 881 - 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 - The 3 Stages of Stress - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Annelies Hilgers1. Stress has a negative connotation, but there are enough people who love it. They perform well under stress and it keeps them alert. Actually, stress is a way to make the body and the brain perform better. A bit of pressure is good for production. 2. In our society, so full of stressful ...
Views: 5949 - Do You Need Anger Management Help? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraOther people yell, scream or shout. Some confront, some even throws or break things. While others just cry, whimpering in tearful silence. It is natural for us to get angry- who doesn't anyway? We need to express it one way or another and it's a healthy dose of release. But what if it takes you ...
Views: 917 - Slowing Down When Everyone Else is Speeding Up - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Lori RadunExtreme busyness is a chronic disease that afflicts many moms today. As a matter of fact, I was just listening to the One Month to Live DVD by Kerry and Chris Shook. They identified three passion busters. I'm not talking about sexual passion, although I'm sure your husband would love that. ...
Views: 1080 - The Art and Science of Aliveness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from dustin shannon-bradyThe good news is that stress doesn’t have to knock you out. Research shows that some people manage to be resilient to stress; others exhibit what scientists call “hardiness.” an ability to resist the ill effects of stress......Hafen et al, Mind-Body Health, p. 49 The ...
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