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- Subliminal Videos – Chase Burnout Away in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There comes a time in the life of every person, in the course of business or seeking a career, that the damaging disease called burnout simply strikes from out of nowhere. 1. Diagnose yourself. One of the reasons why people allow burnout ...
Views: 521 - Success Of The Office Place Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Julian ArhireTeaming has been applied to everything from the formation of strategic alliances to the creation of facilities designed specifically to help reduce product cycles and bring goods to market faster. Reducing the product cycle has obvious corporate benefits since the cost of development is reduced. ...
Views: 778 - Super Easy Stress Relief Method: Get Out And Play - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Michael PollakAs we walked up the hill the sky was already turning from blue to orange. The anticipation was building with every step. As we got closer to the top of the hill the bright orange sun came into view. It was glorious. My son was so excited he couldn't stop running to get to the top. We never ...
Views: 522 - Survival Tips During Difficult Times - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat's happened to the economy has been likened to a tsunami as well as an implosion. When the undersea earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit in Indonesia in 2004, the world was stunned by the devastation that took place. It triggered earthquakes around the globe as far away as Alaska. It ...
Views: 644 - SWITCH - SIX EASY WAYS TO TAKE MINI-RETREATS - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Julia JamesChip and Dan Heath have written an excellent book, Switch, on how to make change easy. I found plenty of ways to apply their ideas and strategies to help you make the transition from a life on the treadmill to one with joyful intermissions of Mini-Retreats. The Heath's borrow Jonathan Haidt's ...
Views: 1093 - 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 - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1137 - Symptoms Of Stress: Seven Warning Signs From Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnAre you under a lot of stress? If you also have some of the worrisome symptoms listed below, chances are that you’re badly in need of relief. Meanwhile, you may feel too guilty to take a break. Don’t be. They’d have to do without you if you were to get sick, wouldn’t ...
Views: 930 - Tackling Your To-Do List: Unforseen Events Will Arise - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff DavidsonBy Jeff Davidson Each day when you compose your to-do list, and begin merrily proceeding down the list, do you take into account what is likely to occur in the course of a day? No matter how well we compose our to-do lists, and how productive we are in handling the products and tasks on ...
Views: 1364 - Tai Chi - Stress Relief For The Busy Mind - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Pete GlazeThe attractive girl with the short, spikey, black hair jumped out of her car; phone firmly glued to her ear. She came into the convenience store (where I was deciding what to buy) and padded around, quickly, gathering various snacks and drinks, never for a moment breaking the tapestry of ...
Views: 812 - Take charge of your stressful assumptions - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Lynette CraneIt has been said that the bulk of aggression in the world is the result of poor communication. Sometimes the wrong words are chosen; sometimes the wrong words are heard. In addition to someone producing a communication and another person hearing that communication, there is another layer: ...
Views: 697 - Take THE ATTITUDE CUP CHALLENGE! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaIs your cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty. That is the conundrum every individual is wondering in this economy. It’s not easy to keep yourself positive with so much negativity and change taking place in the USA and the world. But looking at the 1/2 empty glass just breeds more negativity. Look for ...
Views: 1180 - Take the Edge Off of Anxiety With These Seven Stress Reduction Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWe all experience stress, at one time, or another. Stress will affect you as long as you allow it. It causes irritability and anger. Many studies show the harmful effects of stress, but you can find some relief. Technique #1: The first step of our stress relief techniques is meditation. Even ...
Views: 7325 - Taking Action When You Recognize Your Triggers For Depression Episodes - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonFor those dealing with chronic depression, something that is not well understood is the fact that the depression is both: Not a constant issue. Can be brought on by various triggers. Aside from the chemical and genetic components that are out of your control, you can learn ...
Views: 1745 - Taking Control of Stress: Environment and Position - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanIn one form or another, stress is all around us every day. (I know some of you right now are saying "No kidding! I live and breathe stress!") But what is stress, and what triggers it? Answer those questions, and you're on your way to regaining control over it. Physiologically, stress is the ...
Views: 995 - Taking Time Off Is an Essential Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost entrepreneurs enjoy their work and don't mind working because they consider it play. If that's true for you, you probably don't think much about taking breaks. But sometimes we need to be reminded to take them. Studies show that people who take breaks more frequently are actually more ...
Views: 1198 - Taking Vacations: Perfect Rx For Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Debbie TurnerEver imagined yourself alone in the beach, quietly reading your favorite book or listening to that album you’ve put out for so long? If your answer to this question is yes, then it’s time for you to start packing and begin that long awaited, well-deserved vacation. Today more than ...
Views: 801 - Tame the Holiday Perfection Grinch - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice. Oh, no, not that list – I’m talking about the list you’ve made of the 1022 ½ things you need to get done for the Holidays, everything from the perfect gift for Cousin Henry, to the perfect surprise for your sweetheart, to the perfect outfit for ...
Views: 1533 - Taming the Crazy Busy Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandFrantic, forgetful, fragmented and flummoxed. Does this describe your workplace or someone you work with? If so, you’re not alone. Many workplaces are driven by a frenetic, globalized, technology-driven, task focused climate. Has your workplace developed a culture of activity, aided by ...
Views: 1654 - Tap and Breathe Away Stress! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Angelika ChristieTapping your stress away? Yes, and I am not talking about 'tap dancing' here, although that sounds like fun also and it may work, while you tap-dance (smile). What I am talking about here is a method called: EFT, which stands for 'Emotional Freedom Technique'. In order to understand why EFT ...
Views: 1197 - Tapping into Calm: An Introduction to EFT for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2025 from Paul JenkinIn the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s no surprise that stress, anxiety, and overwhelm often knock on our door uninvited. But what if I told you there’s a simple, yet powerful technique that can help you kick these unwanted guests to the curb? Enter Emotional Freedom Techniques ...
Views: 123 - 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 - Ten Secrets for Eating Healthy to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Sandi ThompsonThese ten strategies really do work and they can work for you. They are simple and if you follow these just eighty percent of the time, you will see success when it comes to weight loss. 1. Are you thirsty or hungry? Try a glass of water first. You may just need to hydrate. 2. Eat your ...
Views: 830 - Ten Signs Of Excessive Stress - by When it comes to stress, awareness is the first step
towards making a change. With this in mind, here are
ten signs of excessive stress:
1. Forgetfulness. Stress short-circuits your memory, at
least temporarily.
2. Irrational thinking. Under stress, it is hard to think
clearly and get ...
Views: 1082 - Ten Steps To De-stress In Ten Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Sandi KimmelYou know it when you feel it. Suddenly, your shoulders are tense, your stomach tightens, your breathing is shallow and you've run out of patience. Stress is at the root of it, trying to get your attention. Once it does, follow these ten simple steps to release yourself from the confines of your ...
Views: 1250 - Tension Management Tips For Workaholics - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Leon EdwardThose who invest more time with their work have the tendency to suffer from stress more than the other. The psychological concern that is typically attributed to the needs of work can affect our performance with our work that would frequently lead us to difficulties than not. This is one reason ...
Views: 1505 - Terrorism-related Stress: How to tell if you need help - by After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre many people were in shock for days or even a couple of weeks. That was normal. People are worried about war, bioterrorism, and the world situation. That is normal. Muslims and middle-eastern immigrants are also worried about increased bigotry ...
Views: 751 - Test Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to ...
Views: 1873 - The $23 Billion Monkey - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Michele WoodwardI was watching a hockey game the other day when I overhead a little girl ask her mother, "What happens if nobody wins?" And with a shrug, the mother answered, "Somebody always wins, honey." Which got me thinking. A la Jerry Seinfeld, what's the deal with winning? There's always got to be a ...
Views: 1216 - 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 - 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 - The 3-2-1-effect - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Susan Del GattoBefore you give in to stress follow the 3-2-1 effect and turn your situation around. Just a pause for 3 seconds can change the outcome of an event. Just 2 powerful words will reverse a stress response. Just 1 compliment will trigger the power of joy and render a feeling of satisfaction. The ...
Views: 2229 - The 55 Days Of Christmas - Again? Twelve Survival Tips! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Susan R MeyerDid you notice the Christmas decorations going up on Halloween? Did a chill run down your spine? The holiday season seems to be getting longer and longer and shorter. Yes, shorter. Look at the expectations this season puts on you. Fifty five days are nowhere near enough to achieve Countessa ...
Views: 1282 - The Art of Being Happy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from michael atmaWhile there are thousands of ways that stress can drive you crazy thank goodness there are some real easy ways to get rid of it. One of the simplest that I have come across and still use to this day is the power of happiness. Many of the people I coach tell me that it’s impossible for them to ...
Views: 11333 - The Art of Being Lazy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Michele WoodwardAll art requires practice, and patience. Art requires the proper setting, too. And there is no better setting to perfect the art of being lazy than summer. Being truly lazy seems a lost art in our time of instant messaging, instant gratification -- instant everything. We enjoy so many luxuries, ...
Views: 2705 - The Art Of Doing Nothing: Learning To Relax - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Dan Johnston“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sidney J. Harris Are you a hard worker who likes to get things done? Are you always too busy to slow down? If so, you might have a Type A personality? People with Type A personalities are achievement and success oriented. ...
Views: 1593 - The art of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachWhat is your favorite movie? How many times did you see it? Why? We all have favorite movies, cooking favorite meals, going to the places we love, meeting with people we feel great when they are around. Why? Because it creates the feeling of joy. We need it to fully engage in life, to be ...
Views: 916 - The Best Gift of All - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Lynette CraneI was looking over the collection of greeting cards I have received over the years. All of them I treasure for one reason or another; one of them I truly cherish. It is from a friend who is very like me – in some ways. We both enjoy solitude, and can sit together companionably, reading, without ...
Views: 704 - The best Stress Management mobile apps of 2020 - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Alex NickStress statistics are escalating everywhere. Global chaos, financial hardships, work-life tensions, relationship concerns all mix up to grow stress that manifests itself in heart disease, lost work hours and even long-term health disorders. It’s a serious issue which needs to be looked at with ...
Views: 807 - THE BEST STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP – ACCEPTANCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Gaurang ChandaranaThe biggest cause for stress today is a latent dissatisfaction with oneself. We all talk about individualism but constantly want to confirm with a larger group. There is an increasing need for a sense of belonging with some group, system or society at large. Unlike popular belief a constant ...
Views: 1214 - 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 - The Brain Rehearsal Technique (through harnessing the power of intention) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michelle ClemonsThe word “intention” is used in many ways. The dictionary definition that fits most closely says “intention is conception of a thing formed first by the direct application of the mind to the individual object, idea or image. It is a stretching or bending of the mind towards an object.” There ...
Views: 2140 - The Business Of Resting And Relaxing - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Lynn GardnerMake it your business to take time to Rest, Renew and Redefine What make life fruitful? The attainment of wisdom? The establishment of a just and fair society? The creation of beauty? The practice of loving-kindness? Thomas Jefferson, our forefather suggested that human life and liberty ...
Views: 875 - The changing Business Intelligence needs today - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from David Jones JonesComputing has come on to gain a lot of importance in our lives, as the data which we have today goes on to increase day by day. The effects of this increase in data has also been seen in various sectors across UK and other countries and this is why data migration UK assumes a great level of ...
Views: 1225 - 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 - THE DANGER OF COMPARRISON - How to Shift from Comparrison to Compassion - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Julia JamesComparisons, judgments, assumptions... we make more of them than we think. In my university years, I shared an apartment with several other students. When Tanja moved in, I thought everything about her was perfect. She was beautiful, intelligent, fit and well dressed... everything I wanted to ...
Views: 903 - The danger of suppression: Don’t bottle up your emotions - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Adele TheronAny serious scientist will be familiar with the assertion that stress causes immune-compromise. A recent study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health has finally put this long-held knowledge into perspective, deciphering that those who bottle up their feelings have a cardiovascular ...
Views: 1420 - The Deadly Effects Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Greg FrostPost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to the delayed reaction, sometimes for longer than 6 months, to a highly stressful or life threatening event. Often the causes for PTSD are myriad and distasteful, and more than 40 million women in America suffer from it. Although childhood abuse and ...
Views: 904 - The Drama Of Change - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Noelle NelsonYou just got used to the upgraded software your company insisted all departments use even though there was absolutely nothing wrong with the old software when--ding! New email, new directive--time to jettison the upgraded software in favor of a completely new system you have to learn from ...
Views: 913 - The Easiest And The Most Potent Stressbuster Technique : Yoga Nidra - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniThe one thing that the modern man of the 21st century faces in his day to day life is STRESS. It is a free commodity and by-product that we all get due to excessive mental work, which has become a way of functioning in this Hi-Tech Age. We all have to deal with stress in our routine lives and ...
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