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- Lower Your Stress Levels by Calming Your Mind - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThoughts during the day can often turn against us creating anxiety, confusion, and annoyance. Stress can be hard not just on the mind, but also on the body. There is however good news that will help you to feel better each day, and that is that you can lower your stress levels and calm your ...
Views: 901 - Metta Sutta for Conflict Resolution in the Work Place - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Body Mind WellnessAs a corporate wellness program provider I take my work very seriously and try to make sure that each moment is filled with attention to easing tensions and stress both in my business and personal life. This is not to say that I don’t make mistakes. When I become aware of mistakes they ...
Views: 901 - Top Ten Tension Tackling Tunes To Keep You Humming Through The Holidays - by 1. ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly…
If you’ve lost your sense of humor, find it immediately! Create a stress relief kit that contains such stress-busting devices as a back massager, herbal teas, bubble bath, island getaway brochures, or funny photos. Keep this kit with you at all times. Remind ...
Views: 901 - What to do about Stress - the "Thirty Point Plan" - by 1. Be positive - see problems as opportunities. Have goals and visions. Have a positive mental attitude.
2. Play sports and step up your exercise.
3. Talk things over with someone.
4. Determine what causes you stress and try to eliminate it.
5. Become physically fit.
6. Balance work, ...
Views: 901 - Handling Stress - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danielle GaultHandling Stress Authored by Danielle Gault Editing Services by Diana O’Reilly Stress-related disorders are becoming the norm. Surviving workplace change in a deepening climate of uncertainty is affecting all of us. Skills and insights are needed to maintain a stable inner world when it ...
Views: 900 - In Stressful Times Most People Need a System of Survival - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWe live in paradoxical times…at the same time our country has been instilled with a new sense of hope; every day we hear more bad news of our growing economic downturn. If we have not lost a job or a retirement plan, we know someone who has. We try to be optimistic but many of us feel a growing ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - From Pain to Peace: The Value of Journaling - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda PlunkettThis year has definitely been a year of struggle and changes – due to a virus no one could control! As with all viruses, we know that “this too shall pass.” Viruses run their course. However... During the past six months, people have had to be separated from loved ones, had important ...
Views: 898 - Relax in Your Own Time and Space ! - by Everyone looks forward to the holidays in the hope of finding relaxation and new experiences. It is surprising, however that many people cannot forget their work when the holiday begins! I know because my friends and I have complained about this in the past. When visiting a cathedral, a castle ...
Views: 898 - Breath Of Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you take the ability to breathe for granted? Do you ever think about breathing? Breathing is something that most people do not think much about unless they are having trouble breathing. Most people breathe very shallowly. Start to pay attention to your breathing and you will notice only ...
Views: 897 - Fabulous De-Stressing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Sandra SmithStress can keep you from living the life you were meant to live because when stress consumes you, it becomes your focus. And, the more you focus on stress, the worse it gets. Quick Facts About Stress * Americans spend $11.3 billion per year to cope with stress. * Over 90% of disease is ...
Views: 897 - Stress is not the Enemy! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kathryn WatsonEveryone I talk to wants to know how to get rid of stress, eliminate it and become stress free. Pick up just about any magazine these days and you will find an article telling you how to get rid of or manage your stress. I am here to tell you that stress is not the enemy. Stress is often what ...
Views: 897 - How to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaI will show you how to relieve stress with some proven methods and techniques. The strategies I'm about to teach you, are practiced by the most successful people on earth, when they face challenges. These extraordinary stress relief methods are incredibly powerful and have lots of benefits. ...
Views: 896 - 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: 896 - Relax With These Tips And Avoid Stress - by Submitted on Mar 22, 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: 896 - Stress Relief Tips For Work - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from josh deaconStress at the work place is a common occurrence. It happens on a daily basis. You have demands from you boss, your customer, tight deadline to meet, daily meetings, and when all seem fine and things are running smooth. Machine at your the workplace starts to break down. Ignoring you stress is ...
Views: 896 - Tips and Tricks to Relieving Stress through Subliminal Therapy and Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Greg FrostStress can be very irritating when you do not know how to control or deal with it. You may even end up getting further depressed if the situation continues unabated. However, you can always relieve stress when you engage the power inherent in Subliminal Therapy and meditation. Your life will ...
Views: 896 - Traumatic Stress/Crisis Intervention Techniques and Tips - by This "how to" guide highlights key questions and concepts, illustrative vignettes and intervention strategies for understanding and responding supportively and therapeutically to individuals grappling with post-traumatic effects after Tuesday's "Day of Terror." The five areas outlined are: 1) ...
Views: 896 - How You Can Become Stress Free In Seven Days - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Ann StewartStress is a chronic condition. It’s all around you; in your workplace, social life, and even in your home. When left to run its course, stress can intensify into chronic frustration, grief, anxiety, and depression. Stress is a mental condition generally brought on by worrying about things ...
Views: 895 - Lower Stress Levels With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaThere are different levels of stress out there and people are affected by stress differently. A soldier, for example, might experience stress like PTSD, whereas a stay-at-home mom has her own type of stress to deal with. Regardless of what's stressing you out and how, these tips will help you ...
Views: 895 - Reducing Stress in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIf you are feeling stressed out at work, you are certainly not alone. However, few people realize that there are simple measures to take for reducing stress and frustration you encounter at work. By simply knowing your limitations and keeping your workspace organized, your workday will naturally ...
Views: 895 - Get Rid Of Stress Now By Following These Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIf you've been feeling stressed lately, you're not the only one. Every person you see has had to battle with stress. Having techniques in place to combat stress works, and if you can find methods that work right for you, then you need to use them. Here are some great options for fighting ...
Views: 894 - Handle Stress Now With These Easy Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaStress affects us in many ways. For some it is internal, and for others it projects outwards onto the people around us. Finding a way to deal with it and even reduce the amount of stress in our lives is important. This article will give lots of ideas and tips on doing just that. If you are ...
Views: 894 - Stress Reduction - 3 Steps to Greater Work Productivity and Less Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Gail SolishHave you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed by all your responsibilities and obligations? You work full time, have a long commute to the office, have children and a partner, parents who are beginning to have health problems and volunteer commitments. Feeling stretched to the breaking point, ...
Views: 893 - 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) - How Stress Affects Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Terry DohertyOur lives are full of must dos and past dues. With our busy schedules requiring more and more of our personal and business time, the stress levels at work can not only affect our work outputs but our personal lives as well. When the effects of stress on business leave the office, it is time to ...
Views: 892 - 10 Real Ways to De-Stress - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Jo Ann JoyEveryone tells us to relax, but they never give us practical advice about how to relax. It does not help us when someone says, “You have to learn to relax.” That comment just puts more pressure on us and turns relaxing into just one more chore we have to do. Despite people telling us “To stop ...
Views: 891 - Motivating Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith a big birthday party coming up on Sunday, I realize I have a lot more to do than I have time or energy for. The house needs a quick, but thorough cleaning, Christmas decorating needs to be completed, and baking and cooking tasks are piling up with each visit to Pinterest. Now, more ...
Views: 890(3 votes) - The Stress Cure - Is Stress Zapping Your Memory? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Linda HamptonWhat is it about stress that causes us to dwell at length on negative thoughts? The answer has a lot to do with our memory. Although it's miraculous the brain - a three pound lump of neural tissue can store any memories at all. But the human memory system has some surprising quirks. Most ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - What is “Stress”? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from jaan reitavDo you think of “stress” as everything you have to find time for each and every day? Trying to do ten things, when you only have time for seven! Stress has so many different definitions, but most people think of stress as all the events in their life, their activities, or as the fast pace of ...
Views: 889 - Relax and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Heather MundellThe faster you work and the harder you work, the more you get done, right? Most of us American workers believe this, so in response to pressure at work and at home we figure out ways to squeeze more tasks into less time. We are used to stress and thrive on it. In fact stress is our badge of ...
Views: 888 - 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 Sandwiched Boomers Can Give And Get The Gift Of Health - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergAmericans are busy spending well over $26 billion on gift cards this holiday season. And, just when you thought you'd heard it all, here comes the idea of a medical gift card. With the holidays literally right around the corner and your stress level high, it may be exactly what the doctor ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - STOP STRESS! - The Only Guide You'll Ever Need - by A certain amount of stress is a normal reaction to what life throws at us, but sometimes, stress can become an ongoing problem that interferes with life and seems to take over.
Have you experienced any of these symptoms?:
• increased breathing rate
• sweating
• irritability
• headaches
• tense ...
Views: 887 - Top Stress Management Techniques For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Dr John AnneStress influences our life and health quite significantly. Stress can be defined as any psychological or emotional condition that leads to an overall imbalance of the system. The effect of stress can be profound. It may cause several complications ranging from simple headaches to severe heart ...
Views: 887 - Relieve Stress Naturally With Aromatherapy Tips - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from George KeyNowadays, almost everybody experience stress in his life. Stress term describes any mental, emotional or physical reaction that is abnormal. Stress is a natural part of our life. Sometimes it is beneficial because it keep us focused and persistent on our goal (work, study, etc.), but generally ...
Views: 886 - Stress and Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kell TremaynWhile we have all felt stress at one time or another, and we intuitively understand what stress is, a clear definition of stress is more elusive. Stress can be thought of as a perception that the demands of the situation exceed our abilities to cope. This means that stress is an individual ...
Views: 885 - STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE - by Stress: it’s what happens when you’re up against an important deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ...
Views: 885 - Conflict In The Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Mae NewsomeConflict In The Workplace Do you know the most common reason for conflict in the workplace? It is the inability of employees to recognize personality types of others and know how to react accordingly during a heated discussion. When most of us are challenged our initial reaction is to ...
Views: 884 - 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: 884 - A Simple Guided Meditation Technique to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkStress is inevitable. Everyday, there are just enough stressful activities and thoughts that cannot be avoided. Stress therefore is a part of life. However, the condition will not be able to influence or alter the overall state of being and lifestyle if it will not be allowed to manifest its ...
Views: 883 - Living Without Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoStress is a learned behavior; it is holding onto something that bothers us, affects us, and imbalances us. We choose, in a way, to accept it and prolong it by holding onto it. Stress was once a factor in our lives when we related it to fear, a response brought on by stimuli and a need to ...
Views: 883 - Persistent Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Lynette CraneDefeat Time and Energy Bandits Time and energy bandits are habits and thought processes that can suck you dry, leaving you exhausted and harried. One of these, which particularly rears its head at the holiday season, is perfectionism. Now perfectionism is a wonderful trait – in its ...
Views: 883 - COVID-19 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiKnowing that most of you are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share some thoughts I’ve had for how to cope with the challenges you’re facing as a result. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about what to do; this is uncharted territory for us all. The most important ...
Views: 882 - How To Cope With Uncertainty - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonUncertainty can be an uncomfortable feeling for many people. Some people thrive upon anticipation of the unknown, but the majority of us are more comfortable when we know where we stand or what is going to happen. I'm not suggesting that this is the case with everything. People rarely worry ...
Views: 882 - Motivating Younger Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, I revealed how I was finally able to get my eldest to help around the house in a thorough, but quick way. However, one reason for his success was my 7-year-old paving the way for him in each room. Background: I usually get quite a bit of push back and crying when I ask my ...
Views: 882(3 votes) - Crisis Buster Tip #1: What Did Mark Twain Say about the Current Economic Crisis? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Patrick ValtinDo you know your history? If you do, you have no reason for worry, for the current economic crisis is “just” a repetition of the past. “It is not worthwhile to try to keep history from repeating itself, for man’s character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible.” ~Mark ...
Views: 881(2 votes) - 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 - Rose sniffing - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Lynette CraneWe had a lovely speaker return to my women’s group last week. She is an expert on women’s health, and once again she provided us with arcane and useful information that we could have gotten nowhere else. She did it with such gentle grace and humor that we felt soothed and refreshed at the end ...
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