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- Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Stress: Heed the Warning Signs of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are various physical and psychological symptoms of stress you have to be aware of. These symptoms are ways your body uses to tell you that something is wrong. These are warning signs that tell you it’s time to take a breather. Not heeding to these physical and psychological symptoms of ...
Views: 757 - Physical Stress: The 4 Dangers of Stress and How to Overcome Them (Best for People Like You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrPhysical stress harms the body and steals life from innocent people. There are ways to overcome this harmful addiction to fast paced, everyday life through meditation and relaxation. Realizing the dangers and taking corrective measures now makes every day an exciting adventure. The Benefits ...
Views: 1273 - Planning to take a risk - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Lynette Crane(Last week I discussed the reasons for taking a risk, and the preparation for doing so. This week’s article continues with planned steps to gain the most from taking the risk, while minimizing the stress.) General George Patton once said,“Take calculated risks; that is quite different from ...
Views: 994 - Playing in Traffic is Dangerous - Workspace Arrangements that Increase Focus - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Paul BurtonWhenever I speak to audiences about productivity, be it during a training seminar or a keynote presentation, I always, always, always recommend that they face away from passing traffic. The urge to look up is so strong and whenever we fall prey to that urge, we lose our focus. The natural ...
Views: 2012 - 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: 1051 - Positive Discipline Without Hurting Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren always seem to find a way to ‘push our buttons’ at times and really try our patience. It’s easy to feel irritated, sad, angry, annoyed, confused and hurt. It’s at these times when our parenting skills are really tested, and that it’s imperative we ...
Views: 1222 - Positive Ways to Deal with Tough Parenting Challenges - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Lori RadunAs a parent, there are many challenges that you must face and some of them may be particularly tough because you just aren’t sure how to deal with them. No parent knows how to deal with every situation because every situation is unique to a particular family. Here are five examples of ...
Views: 2316 - Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome - by We all went through a traumatic event last week. Something unthinkable happened, and it touched us all in ways that we never dreamt were possible. We have all been filled with feeling of grief, horror, and extreme sadness. That is normal and expected in the face of the events of last week.
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Views: 2159 - Powerful Tips for Stress Management...Part One - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherWe cannot escape stress. We are surrounded by it in our busy lives, where we tend to get as many things done as possible in as short time as possible. What is stress? Stress is a normal physical response to situations that are perceived as being dangerous. We perceive our abilities to cope ...
Views: 1185 - Powerful Tips for Stress Management...Part Two - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherLet’s discuss what approaches to deal with difficult situations are effective in helping us manage our stress levels and increasing our abilities to cope with it. The number one thing that can help you cope with stress is creating a strong support network around you. Studies over and over ...
Views: 1217 - Powerful Tool To Transform Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Sharon ReddSelect a repeated phrase that appeals to you. The repeated phrase has appeared in every major religious tradition, West and East, because it fills a deep, universal need in the human heart. For Christians, the name of Jesus itself is a powerful repeated phrase; Catholics also use Hail Mary or ...
Views: 879 - Practice Safe Stress - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Barry RobertsAh, to be stress free and self assured. We need to be as close to that as we can so that we can think and perform at our best in any situation. The negative consequences of stress on our emotional state can influence how others perceive us. When we are faced with a stressful situation, oh let’s ...
Views: 1367 - Preparing Documents to Shred - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Steve HongDocument shredding has become second nature to numerous businesses and businesses who have personal and monetary information they don't want leaked. Nevertheless, there are lots of things a typical shredder can't handle, even professional ones. So understanding how you can prepare documents for ...
Views: 3121 - Prescriptions for Stress - by It's no secret. America is in the midst of one of the most stressful times in its history. High gas prices, stock market instability, and rising costs of everything from phone bills to electric to food -- all of these factors contribute to increased stress. And with growing stress levels come ...
Views: 812 - Pressure Causes Stress, Resistance Causes Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from David SamuelThis article will explain the cause of stress related to the pressures of life and how to eliminate the negative effects. Not only will that be explained, but you will also find how to use the pressure in a positive way. If you push on something, it resists being pushed. This applies to any ...
Views: 1598 - Preventing Compassion Fatigue - A Handout For Professionals - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Joyce BoazMost of us became counselors because we wanted to assist others in need. Yet our capacity for compassion, along with the intensity of our work can, at times, leave us vulnerable for “compassion fatigue,” This is a term that was coined to describe the set of symptoms experienced by caregivers ...
Views: 11347 - 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: 1221 - 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: 3930 - Procrastination and Time Management: But Not in the Way You Think. How to Really Understand and Tackle Procrastintion - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2020 from Neil DolanProcrastination is something we all do at times. Have you ever sat down to complete an important task and then find that your distracted thinking of a different task? Or perhaps you suddenly realize that the dog needs to be fed, emails need to be read, or that you need to check your phone. ...
Views: 907 - Procrastination: Enemy of Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Jacob QuigleyDo you ever get the feeling that everything conspires against you the minute you have a deadline on the horizon? Procrastination tends to be shrugged off as nothing more than a lack of time management skills, but new research suggests that the real problem might be slightly more complicated. ...
Views: 2419 - 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: 1119 - Proofed Cell phone signal booster – Let’s viaduct the space for superior connectivity! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Albert BrownInstallation of professional in building wireless management systems proves to be beneficial and economical. Typical examples of most in demand environments are large organizations, casinos, homes with state of the art appliances that solely depend on WI-FI signals, airports, hotels, and even ...
Views: 897 - Protecting Yourself from Secondhand Stress - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Dakota HandzlikIt’s no surprise that stress is a large problem for many, but did you know that it can be contagious? Secondhand stress is a very real issue, and constantly being around people who are generally anxious, preoccupied, or negative can have the same effects as having the stressful issues yourself! ...
Views: 1197 - 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: 989 - Purpose of a Project Manager - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Amalia JeffersonOf late businesses have realised the pros of organising work into projects and feel the important need to communicate, particpate and co-ordinate work across departments to achieve organizational goals and match the objective. work division In IT industry makes the process much more complex ...
Views: 3934 - Purrfect Mini-Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Julia JamesReceiving a relaxing massage is one of my favourite treats and I had the pleasure of treating myself for a couple of relaxing massages over the holiday season. A friend had recommended a massage therapist to me named Sandra who works out of a massage therapy clinic in Victoria. I had seen her a ...
Views: 970 - 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: 1363 - Question for Men: How Do You Handle Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from nancy traversWomen support each other under stress. How can men handle it more effectively? Lets start with some basics: Stress affects both men and women. But growing evidence suggests that women do a better job of getting support from others, and in general, they manage stress more effectively. Take a ...
Views: 976 - 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: 1355 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Be In Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhen you are under stress and feeling like you have too much on your plate, identifying how to start making a change can feel daunting. Whether its stress related to work, finances, the holidays, or the people in your life, just thinking about it can leave your brain feeling so full that it’s ...
Views: 1275 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Download Your Brain and Get Grounded - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf your head is spinning with all you have to do and the feeling of too much on your plate, here’s one of my favorite quick stress relief tips. Download your brain and get grounded. Holiday stress, worries about money, the pressures of work or running your own business, managing schedules, and ...
Views: 1368 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Learn to Pause - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryBusy, high achieving women tend to be hard workers who expect a lot of themselves. Stress, a crowded schedule, and a never-ending to-do list, are common side effects. Overload, worry, and too much to do can lead to stress eating and emotional overeating, weight gain, insomnia and sleep ...
Views: 1292 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: The Power of Rituals and Rest - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are a busy woman with too much on her plate, you may also be sleep deprived. Whether you are burning the midnight oil, having a hard time shutting down your mind at the end of the day, or staying up late to grab some quiet time (this never really works well by the way), once you are short ...
Views: 1309 - Quick Tips for Executive Stress Management - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftNone of has unlimited time. Professionals or executives often find themselves in a pressure-cooker environment as they manage people, make costly decisions or determine directions of their organizations - on top of their obligations to family and friends. How they manage their time is critical ...
Views: 1707 - Quiet Your Mind and Improve Your Life! - by Most of us go through each day tolerating a running chatter in our minds. Although it is unique to each of us, this mental chatter often takes the form of imaginary arguments, ceaseless catch phrases, parts of songs, fear based scenarios, and an unlimited number of other habitual thought ...
Views: 3602 - R&R – Luxury or Lifeblood? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczRest & Relaxation (R&R) is not just a luxury for the well-to-do. It is essential to our well-being and is truly not optional. It is the lifeblood that keeps us sharp mentally and physically while giving our creative juices time to rejuvenate. When I say R&R, what picture or words come to ...
Views: 920 - React Less, Respond More - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliHave you ever thought about what are your hot buttons? We all have them. Maybe it is what someone says to you, or maybe it is a certain look. Hot buttons usually trigger an instantaneous emotional reaction inside us. If the emotion is unpleasant, how do you react? How effective are you at ...
Views: 1866 - Read These Tips To Learn More About Stress Management - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaModern life can sometimes stress you out to the point that you are ready to tear your hair out. Instead of doing that, check out the tips in this article. These tips will help you relax in the short term, as well as, reduce or eliminate sources of long-term stress in your life. To calm ...
Views: 948 - Reading Fiction - Where is Your Favorite Place to Indulge? - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Jill BrennanDo you have a special place where you like to read? Is it somewhere that feels strange to be empty handed? The ties between what we read and where are sometimes so strong that it is difficult to change. Did you ever try to read say a business book where you’d normally sit to read a novel? ...
Views: 1037 - 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: 1155 - Recession got you Stressed--Secrets to Transform Stress to Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Annie LawrenceAre you aware of the habits that sabotage your success? Do these habits make you feel stressed? Everyone has stress and sabotage habits and how well you manage stress means the difference between success and failure in your life, and relationship. Follow these easy secrets to find your success ...
Views: 1509 - Recession proof your business with teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhy is it that some people are thriving during these uncertain economic times, while others are struggling? Chances are those that are doing well have diversified their revenue streams; especially on the Internet. It’s amazing how many ways there are to legitimately make money on the Internet. ...
Views: 1418 - Recession Proof Your Heart - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Dr. Kirk LamanAssistant Professor of Medicine Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine Are you experiencing the effects of the recession? If you haven't noticed it has been in the news everywhere. A recession is brewing! The real estate market is in shambles. Many people have been laid off ...
Views: 974 - Reconciling Mary And Martha: Finding Balance In A World Of Busyness - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from April Mims"Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do ...
Views: 2821 - Recurring Nightmares - What can you do to deal with them? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example, your nightmare might be caused by: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a ...
Views: 1757 - Reduce Sports Stress in 5 Best Approaches - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Being an athlete can be very rewarding. You get to pursue one of the things you love to do, be paid handsomely, and even keep your body physically fit and healthy. But it also brings a lot of danger physically, emotionally, and mentally. ...
Views: 696 - Reduce Stess By Managing The Energy Suckers In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Rosalind HendersonLately, have you noticed knots in your stomach, dull aches in your neck, head and shoulders? Have you found yourself popping over-the-counter sleep aids into your mouth to help you sleep at night? Are you aware of an ever present low grade anxiety? Or maybe you've forgotten where you parked your ...
Views: 4566 - Reduce Stress In Just 15 Minutes! - by Here are some quick ways to help you reduce your stress. You can use these at home, at your office, or anywhere else you need to. Take 15 minutes and try some of these tips to help reduce your stress.
Take a short walk. Keep gym shoes at your desk so you can take a quick break. Walk outside, ...
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