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- Stress and the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from sherry gabaIf you are like most people, you are feeling the effects of the economy. The fears of a failing economy, fallen house prices, banks going out of business, and high gas prices cannot be alleviated by an “economic rescue package.” What most people are needing is instead, a “mental health ...
Views: 1154 - Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThese are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the 700 million dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential ...
Views: 1156 - What to Do When You’re Too Stressed to Think Positive - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Liz LichtiHave you ever been so overwhelmed or stressed out that you thought you might have a complete meltdown on the spot? When and if this is experienced it’s probably on one of those days that just seem like everything that could go wrong does go wrong or if something or someone has triggered an ...
Views: 1142 - How to Know when to Surrender and What This Means - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou agreed to a situation or event, but it’s not going as you expected. In fact, it seems out of your control at times. Do you fight or surrender? A misconception exists about managing our lives, especially if we use spiritual tools. The misconception is that everything should go ...
Views: 1041 - Secrets Of Dealing With Frustration - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Annelies HilgersI guess you read this article because you feel frustrated in one situation or another. I'll tell you a secret: not many people know how to deal with frustration. Like most people, I had frustrating periods in my life. Now I laugh about those frustrations. Dealing with frustration: Have more ...
Views: 3416 - How To Reduce Stress - Diet, Exercise, And Herbs For Stress - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Jeff StephensonThe demands and pace of modern day life can lead to stress and anxiety. On a regular basis, we are dealing with the stresses of work, commute, family, bills, and other responsibilities. Stress is often overlooked but it is important to minimize stress and find relief because it can be harmful to ...
Views: 799 - Did You Know That Stress Can Kill? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickDid you know that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are due to stress-related illness? We've all heard about stress: what causes it, what it does to us. But have you really thought about the stressors in your life? And have you developed healthy habits for managing ...
Views: 2453 - Stress Relief in Times of Economic Change - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Dieter PauwelsThere’s little doubt that the economy is changing, and it’s not for the better in most cases. Stocks are plummeting and real estate isn’t faring much better. With economic woes comes stress, too. How is someone to deal with the pressure of an economic downturn? What’s the best method of ...
Views: 874 - Protection From The Stressors In Life - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Lori RadunThe other day I was reading a blog post from a mom who had just returned home from a relaxing vacation. She felt refreshed and refueled for about one week. She was telling her readers that she needed a break, but felt guilty because she just had a vacation break. In her words, this mom ...
Views: 906 - How Are You Doing? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Gurutej KhalsaBlog: How are you doing in these times? Want better? Truly what we hold and reflect creates a huge part of our reality. If everyone is having this collective discussion about how bad it is are you joining in? I say lets change the discussion to what do we want to do with this. We obviously ...
Views: 1078 - Situations In Life Could Stress You Out - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from mark johnsonYou can't change people or situations, but you can change the way you react to them. To help you find calm amidst the chaos, here are 199 ways to release tension, let go of everyday worries, and nourish your body, mind, spirit, and intellect. Behavioral stress may have symptoms like chewing ...
Views: 714 - How To Deal With The Constant Stress Of A Battered Economy - 80% of U.S. Stressed Over Economy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererWhich comes first – fear or economic chaos? Companies as varied as Yahoo, American Express, and Time Inc. are laying off employees. Corporate profits are dropping. The stock market is in a chaotic panic. Housing prices have plunged. Consumer debt is on the rise. The U.S. economy is in a full ...
Views: 13201(2 votes) - Simple Ways To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you have too much stress in your life? Do you realize that high levels of stress can lead to significant medical problems? In this article I will discuss some common causes of stress, the harmful effects of stress on your health and some simple steps you can put in place to immediately ...
Views: 2230 - Stop Letting Stess Rule Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Lynn SmithEver had a day that left you feeling stressed out? Maybe traffic was at a standstill and it made you late for work. Once on the job, it seemed like everyone needed you for something, every phone call was for you, and that project with the deadline wasn’t any closer to being done. On the ride ...
Views: 851 - Five Steps for Reducing Stress After a Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonBack to back hurricanes Gustav and Ike roared through the gulf coast and numerous states to the north. This path of destruction was like no other and left millions without power and even water. Whether you are a victim of this or another disaster there are a few simple things you can do to help ...
Views: 1336 - 5 Ways To Reduce Stress And Eliminate Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonThe bills keep piling up, your car is on the fritz or maybe your relationship is going nowhere. You feel as though you are teetering on the edge of a cliff with nothing to hang on to. Regardless of the cause your body is pumping out hormones such as cortisol causing you to feel anxious and ...
Views: 1489 - Life Success Strategies - Stress-less Success - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonThe Eight Steps to Stress-less Success 1. Create a life vision and visit it daily. 2. Live from the goals that reinforce your vision. 3. Learn and implement your personal balance points. 4. Practice boundaries, boundaries and boundaries. 5. Participate in supportive communities. 6. ...
Views: 932 - More Relaxed, More Calm, More Focused... - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from A EasleyIn today’s hustle bustle world, it seems like we are always running around and the stress of our lives seems to permeate every aspect of our life. Sometimes finding time for relaxation seems impossible. Often stress management seems like a concept that you just can’t get under your belt. You ...
Views: 662 - Stress Free Business Travel - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukTop Tips on Wellbeing Whilst Travelling on Business from Stress Management Specialist, Annie Lawler, Managing Director of Breathing Space for Business Introduction Having spent many years travelling for business and personally, I thought I would share some rough guidelines which may help both ...
Views: 1093 - Organise Yourself & Watch Your Stress Levels Drop Away - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukHow we organise ourselves affects your performance at in and out of work. You can be forgiven for wondering what organisation has to do with stress levels as in the business world, wellbeing, stress management and so on have had a reputation for being ‘soft skills’ which are difficult to ...
Views: 2171 - Flourishing In The Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukAs National Stress Awareness Day (November 5th) looms, I was musing about the Credit Crunch recently and all the negative, emotive reporting and consequences that are around on the subject. As a specialist in stress management and having been made redundant twice in the past, I was pondering ...
Views: 1002 - Free "Quick Fix Relaxation" Audio Download - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWith National Stress Awareness day approaching in the UK (November 5th) and with a lot of doom & gloom about recession and financial market disruption in the media, as a specialist in stress management, I wanted to help you tap into a resource which will help you maintain a calm approach to ...
Views: 1236 - Riding The Wave Of Change - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Edwige Gilbertpublished in the May issue 2008 of “Personal excellence publication” By Edwige Gilbert Have you ever been told you are “the best kept secret?” I know that when a client says that to me, it’s meant as a compliment, but it also tells me that I could be doing a better job of telling my story ...
Views: 1871 - Some Early Holiday Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Jean BoydWe're headed into what will certainly be for most people the most stressful holiday season in years. The best gift of all might be learning how to deal with stress, for now and forever. The Greatest Escape - Travel the Quantum Path to Personal Freedom by Jean Boyd is the book that will help you ...
Views: 675 - Sleeping: Even in Times of Stress - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Loren Gelberg-GoffAll too often when people get stressed, their sleep gets disrupted. Some people complain that they can't fall asleep, and/or that they wake up one or more times during the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. Another common complaint is that people wake up earlier than they have to and ...
Views: 1252 - From Financial Failure to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Barbara Zagata"We can make a course correction rather quickly." Quantum physicist Mark Cummings stated this at the Mind/Super Mind lecture series presented by the University of California, Santa Barbara, many years ago. Still, it's one of those thoughts that gives me comfort and hope whenever I am feeling ...
Views: 1191 - Stress Relief Tips for Overcommitted Women - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Rosalie Moscoe(If you are a male, you may wish to pass along this newsletter to a female who can benefit. Or you may glean information to help yourself or someone close to you.) Are you over stressed, over tired and over whelmed? Have you become a walking zombie, burdened by too many responsibilities? Do you ...
Views: 2035 - Meditation CDs - How To Use Them - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Steve GillmanBefore we get into how to use meditation CDs, we have to start with which kind to use. Some products are nothing more than relaxing music, or perhaps a guided meditation with a musical background. There is nothing wrong with these, but if you want a more powerful tool, you need to get CDs that ...
Views: 768 - How to Be the Experience You Wish to Have - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorEver have one of those moments, events, or days when it appears if it can go wrong it seems to? Were you pleased with how you managed yourself, and the outcome? The event was one I not only looked forward to, but carefully planned for. My handouts, business cards, and artificial bonsai tree ...
Views: 746 - Friends At Work : Life's Natural Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie GoddardDeveloping a friendship with a co-worker who has a work ethic you admire and someone who can "keep it zipped" is a must-have. No matter how great your significant other, friend, orneighbor is at solving problems or listening to your work concerns, they are not your best option. Why? BECAUSE ...
Views: 1138 - The 'Disease To Please' : Self-Created Stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie GoddardAre you trying to fix people? One of the main stressors in our lives is "the disease to please." This is a condition where we try to fix other people's problems, make them feel better, let them use us as a free therapist and generally consider their needs over our own. This “disease” is in our ...
Views: 3407 - Pride and Prejudice: The Work Stress Combo Plan! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie Goddard“To know the true reality of yourself, you must be aware not only of your conscious thoughts, but also of your unconscious prejudices, bias and habits.” It has been said, "To be objective, we must first admit we are subjective." Breaking down this quote to understand it further, ...
Views: 1138 - Dealing With Stress In Turbulent Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Cindie WildingI'm pretty sure no matter who you are, what your business/job might be, or what your "portfolio" looks like, it's hard not to get a bit stressed with what is going on right now. That is all we hear on the news and all that the papers have to offer. I don't get the paper anymore, but on my walk ...
Views: 1035 - A Simple Meditation For Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Steve GillmanA meditation for beginners doesn't have to be difficult. In fact it can be as simple as closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. Now, you may have read that meditation is for relaxation. Others will say that relaxing is just an "extra" benefit, and that it is meant to make you more self ...
Views: 834 - Herbs For Stress And Seven Essential Elements Of Lowering Your Stress Level - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Terra MarThere’s good stress and there’s bad stress. Herbs for stress may be the answer. Your body is under stress when you encounter a new and exciting challenge, or when you face sudden danger. Stress is part of what helps you embrace an exciting or dangerous situation and overcome it. Stress becomes ...
Views: 487 - How To Release Stress, Anywhere And Anytime - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsThis method of releasing stress is easy, productive and it really works; what is this miracle method? It is Gratitude, you have it with you all the time wherever you go; all you have to do is remember to be thankful for everything. You can always find something to be grateful for, even if you ...
Views: 914 - Stress - Does It Control Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Joyce JacobsenStress - does it control your life? It doesn’t have to be your way of life. How many times have you heard the need to create a balance in your life and yet we do everything we can to do more and go faster? Whether you’re at home or work, we are expected to accomplish more, with less ...
Views: 704 - Stress Reducers Tips - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Michael MalegaAllow me to detail this topic for you as this article is hopefully exactly what you have been looking for. As we often wonder what different types of stress reducers are. If some one would ask, do you feel nervous all the time? Is decision-making difficult for you? Are there times when you ...
Views: 888 - How Military Helps With Family Stress - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Dale CollieWhat do you do for families when you're ready to demand a lot from employees? Are families even a part of your plan? Experience shows that stress levels go up when people are concerned about other family members. The military has years of experience in dealing with the stress of long-term ...
Views: 1191 - Amazing Stress Solutions For Small Spaces - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Lynda WellsBy Lynda Wells, PH.D.(c) Well, well, well. There you are, again. Hunched over your computer staring at the screen. Begin to relax your shoulders. Is that better? Just think about your back. Think about your hands as they are poised over the keyboard or clutching the mouse. Lean back. Now, ...
Views: 1399 - Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Michael MalegaAllow me to detail this topic for you as this article is hopefully exactly what you have been looking for. As we often wonder what different types of stress reducers are. If some one would ask, do you feel nervous all the time? Is decision-making difficult for you? Are there times when you ...
Views: 1139 - Can Stress Kill? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowMost of us suffer from stress at some level, but can stress really lead to death? The answer might surprise you. Many people assume that traumatic experiences like the death of a spouse or loved one, buying a home, or losing a job would be the greatest cause for stress. But everyday ...
Views: 7101 - Acupuncture And Stress: An Ancient Answer To A Modern Problem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Evonne LevyStudies have linked high levels of stress to any number of health problems, ranging from acne to heart failure. Unfortunately we all experience stress sometimes. It is an unavoidable part of modern life. While you may not be able to avoid stress, you can counteract the negative effects it has on ...
Views: 550 - Managing Stress - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Mukesh ShahManaging stress is of paramount interest for most of us. Stress is so pervasive in today's time that hardly anybody is spared by negative effects of stress. I will try to negate this negative effect here. Our response to stressful situation is different. It depends on several things. ...
Views: 552 - Stress And Breathing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Mukesh ShahStress relief is your concern as you are reading this. We encounter high traffic, increasing bills, demanding work schedules and family. The unavoidable outcome is stress, tensions and anxieties. Stress and Mind Mind always has thoughts. We are never without thoughts. More thoughts we have ...
Views: 561 - Stress And Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Mukesh ShahStress relief is your concern as you are reading this. We encounter high traffic, increasing bills, demanding work schedules and family. The unavoidable outcome is stress, tensions and anxieties. Our thinking effects stress People perception and thinking for same event or situation is ...
Views: 581 - Stress Relieving Dinner - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from carolin koppenaalMany of us live with high levels of stress. Sometimes it feels as if we accept stress as a way of life. Some people even see stress as a sign that they are important. This is wrong. If you live with stress during long periods of time you're putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress ...
Views: 657 - Prioritizing To Be Productive And Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Angela BrittainWhat is your productive pace? Have you ever thought about it? How many projects and commitments can you legitimately try to tackle and balance while still remaining productive? In this day and age it is not uncommon to hear the topic of stress grace nearly every lunch or dinner ...
Views: 3847 - Qigong And Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jampa Stewart© 1998 All rights reserved. Over the latter half of the 20th century, chronic stress and its debilitating effects have been cited as either primary or secondary causes in the onset of over one hundred diseases. Oriental Medicine has, for its entire history, acknowledged the ...
Views: 1286 - Are You A Worry Wart? How To Break Free And Reclaim Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Miki Strong"Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness." ~Unknown You feel it creeping up on you like a bad dream. With one small thought, it starts in the pit of your stomach as a flutter and quickly builds momentum to debilitating fear. You can't move. You can't breathe. ...
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