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- The Effects of Joy on Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2023 from Barry ShoreFeeling joy is one of the best feelings in life. Not only does it make us feel good, but it can also have a positive effect on our physical and mental health. Our brains and bodies are wired to respond positively when we experience joy, which can lead to many wonderful benefits for our ...
Views: 401 - The Effects of Stress and the best ways to Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Managing stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, though when it begins to have a negative effect on your mind and body, this would mean you might be distressed. What many people don't know is that stress really is a state of being that negatively impacts ...
Views: 631 - The Effects of Stress and the best ways to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Dealing with stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a negative effect on your body and mind, this would mean you might be distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress is a state of being that negatively ...
Views: 923 - The Effects of Stress and the way to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Managing stress is a thing you do regularly, though when it is starting to have a negative effect on your body and mind, it indicates that you are distressed. What a lot of people don't understand is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively ...
Views: 617 - The Effects of Stress and the way to Get rid of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Managing stress is something you do frequently, but when it starts to have a harmful effect on your mind and body, this would mean you are distressed. What many people don't understand is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively impacts your ...
Views: 836 - The Effects of Stress and the way to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Dealing with stress may be something you do frequently, but when it starts to have a unhealthy effect on your body and mind, this would mean you might be distressed. What a lot of people don't know is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively ...
Views: 658 - 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 - The First Rule Of Rescue And Working For Your Passion - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Renata RazzaThree summers ago, I packed up my life as I knew it in San Francisco and dove into the deep end of the pool: I headed out to Lotus, California to spend the summer learning to be a whitewater raft guide. I did this with an amazing nonprofit organization called Environmental Traveling Companions ...
Views: 679 - THE FOUR SURPRISING CAUSES OF STRESS - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Janet PfeifferHow many of you would like to live a stress-free life? I'm guessing it would be quite a few. Most people I know view stress as a negative experience. Yet like any emotion, it doesn't have to prove detrimental to our health or overall well-being. Stress is actually less complicated than one ...
Views: 2062 - The Hidden Stresses of Running a Home-based Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaWhat is it really like to run a business from home? There is a lot to be said for the lure of working from home. Independence, a chance to explore cherished hopes and dreams, and escape unpleasant work environments are but a few of the attractions. I left the corporate world in 1995 ...
Views: 1460 - The Holiday Time and Energy Bandits - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Lynette CraneTime and energy bandits are habits and thought processes that can suck you dry, leaving you exhausted and harried. One of these bandits, which particularly rears its head at the holiday season, is perfectionism. Now perfectionism is a wonderful trait – in its place. Some of the places ...
Views: 960 - The Imbalance Of Life/Work Balance - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Simma LiebermanDid you know the following? * Health Care expenses are almost 50% higher for Workers who report high levels of stress * People who experience work/life imbalance are three times more likely to suffer from heart problems, infections, injuries, mental health problems and back pain, and five ...
Views: 945 - The Impact of Stress & Anxiety on Life Goals: How to Elevate Your Vibration - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2025 from Paul JenkinImagine a life where you’re in perfect harmony with your goals and aspirations, free from the weight of stress and anxiety. In this article, we will explore the impact of stress, anxiety and worry can profoundly affect your ability to achieve what you desire. We’ll delve into why these ...
Views: 311 - The Key to a life of fulfillment is to ‘PAY ATTENTION!’ - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2021 from James Mapes“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” -Keanu Reeves, actor My suitcase disappeared on one of my trips recently. It just failed to show up. I stood there in the baggage claim area stupidly watching everybody else’s luggage before I finally admitted it was lost and ...
Views: 553 - The key to balancing stress in the workplace. Work Smart. Live Smart. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lisa RezacAs much as we would like, there's no escaping stress. But stress in itself is not negative. Stress can also be positive. Everybody needs a certain amount of stress to perform your best at work. The key to stress management is to determine the right amount of stress that will give you energy, ...
Views: 1077 - The Key to Experiencing Joy Even During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEach of us at some point in our lives will experience hardship or difficult times. It can be something as simple (but nonetheless hurtful) as someone saying something negative about you, a personal rejection or someone showing harsh resentment toward you. A few of us will experience life ...
Views: 1446 - The Key to Staying Connected to Family and Friends - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we’re stressed, women release the hormone oxytocin, according to Dr. Laura Cousin Klein, Assistant Professor of Bio-behavioral Health at Penn State University. This hormone encourages us to “tend and befriend” rather than reacting as men do, by “fight or flight.” It’s simply written in ...
Views: 586 - The Lighter Side of Stress - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2006 from Jo-Anne CutlerThe Lighter side of Stress We feel it, we say it, we live it, we affirm it and we teach it…life is stressful, right? We’re so busy running on life’s treadmill, worried about our kids, work, finances, world issues, our health and relationships. Rushing in the morning to work to meetings and ...
Views: 1279 - The Link Between Stress and Illness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekIn our fast paced society, it’s no wonder that you frequently hear someone complaining about stress or being stressed-out. With the damaging effects of stress on the body, it is essential that one becomes proactive and learns how to properly manage the stress. Ignoring the symptoms and the ...
Views: 1135 - The Many Types of Severe Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterAt one time, or another, we all will experience anxiety. Believe it or not, the experience of anxiety is natural. However, anxiety levels that are in excess of the norms, may constitute a severe anxiety disorder. Oftentimes, anxiety is linked to many conditions including post traumatic stress ...
Views: 1181 - The Myth of the Empowered Warrior - by Just what is empowerment? I recently met a highly placed man (CEO) from a very large local insurance company. And he proudly informed me that ALL of his staff were TOTALLY empowered – all the way from the receptionist through to the salespeople and the managers. He smugly told me that they could ...
Views: 879 - The Natural Way to Deal with Stress - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Barry WheelockWhilst being under immense stress I developed a way to escape from it, which was so powerful that I wanted to share it with others and now I know it is helping lots of people. Stress can hit us in so many ways at almost any time; it could be a late plane or train, an important e-mail arriving ...
Views: 1316 - The New Epidemic: Anxiety -Panic - Depression - by Question: More people seem to be suffering with anxiety attacks than ever before & I'm one of them. I hate the idea of living my life on medications, but without them I'm afraid to leave home. It bothers me that I can't get a handle on this part of my life. My medical tests show I am in good ...
Views: 951 - The New Normal - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Paul HannigThe Coronavirus is hitting our nation hard. It is important that every one of us recognizes that this is the New Normal. Everything is now different. Stores are closing and normal outlets of customer service are being shuttered. The stage and the platform for creative implementation are now ...
Views: 840 - The NLP Parts Integration technique - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Impetus NLPParts Integration The NLP technique for internal conflict resolution In this article you will learn NLP’s popular Parts Integration technique – a useful skill to overcome ‘bad habits’, indecision, procrastination and all sorts of internal conflicts. Emotional experiences throughout life and ...
Views: 1111 - The Perfect Stress Reliever - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Margarette JacksonOur fast pacing world today can definitely take its toll on anybody, tons of work, heavy traffic and just a couple of hours of sleep a day contribute to the overall stress that we encounter. Even the smallest of issue that frustrates you can lead to a more serious problem as it piles up and ...
Views: 800 - The Physiology of Stress and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kell TremaynWith increasing information and the demands of workers to provide real-time responses, it is no wonder that stress is on the rise. Stress is an everyday part of life. While we intuitively understand what stress is, a definition of stress is more elusive. Many theories of stress suggest that ...
Views: 2469 - The Power of Essay Writing for Mental Health - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Lesley VosMental health is critical for our overall well-being. It affects our ability to manage emotions, deal with stress, and interact with people in our lives. Writing essays can be a powerful tool to help improve one’s mental health. Look: Writing an essay is a process that involves ...
Views: 414 - the Power of Pause - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Stuart RosenIn this world of go-go-go, we've lost the valuable time between our moments. It's easy to become overloaded, overwhelmed and overworked. We don't really live in the moments, but rather in between... and if we don't take the time to pause, we'll never really take the time to live. CATCH OUR ...
Views: 949 - The Power of Quitting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from FSB AuthorsAs humans, we again and again find ourselves dumping resources into lost causes: be they pointless wars, failed public policies, hopeless dating prospects, annoying friends, or dandelion-free lawns. I say take a stand (or actually, a seat in this case), and just quit. Despite proclamations to ...
Views: 2837 - The Power of Saying No - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykNo is a simple little word, but one of the most important we can use to bring peace to our lives. A common stress-producer that can affect us emotionally is to over-promise and under-deliver and we do this by not using that simple little word, “no.” Many of us have done this at one time or ...
Views: 918 - The Power of “Yet” - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lynette CraneWhen I had a heart attack a little over five years ago, I asked, “Why?” And my doctor told me that I had a high level of a rare form of cholesterol that sticks to itself and to artery walls like Velcro, making me three times more liable to have a heart attack than the average person. ...
Views: 1330 - The results of Stress and How To Cut down Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Coping with stress is something you do regularly, but when it starts to have a unhealthy effect on your mind and body, it indicates you are distressed. What many people don't know is that stress really is a state of being that in fact negatively impacts our ...
Views: 2111 - The results of Stress and How To Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Coping with stress is something you do frequently, but when it begins to have a negative effect on your mind and body, it means you might be distressed. What many people don't know is that stress is a state of being that negatively impacts our bodies. The ...
Views: 854 - The results of Stress and the best ways to Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Dealing with stress is something you do regularly, though when it is starting to have a negative effect on your body and mind, it means you might be distressed. What a lot of people don't know is that stress is a state of being that negatively impacts our ...
Views: 573 - The results of Stress and the best ways to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Dealing with stress may be something you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a negative effect on your body and mind, it indicates that you are distressed. What many people don't know is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 618 - The results of Stress and the way to Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Dealing with stress is something you do frequently, however when it begins to have a negative effect on your body and mind, this would mean that you are distressed. What a lot of people don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 600 - The results of Stress and the way to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Coping with stress may be something you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a harmful effect on your mind and body, it means that you are distressed. What many people don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 590 - The results of Stress and the way to Get rid of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Managing stress may be something you do frequently, though when it starts to have a negative effect on your mind and body, this would mean you are distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 843 - The results of Stress and the way to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Managing stress may be something you do on a regular basis, though when it begins to have a unhealthy effect on your body and mind, it indicates that you are distressed. What many people don't know is that stress is a state of being that negatively impacts ...
Views: 593 - The Secret To A Success Life And Stress Free Living - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Chris D'CruzWhile you seem to work so hard or try your best to get the best things in life, you can encounter many challenges that will make life more stressful. No matter how hard you try, you keep falling and hence you become stressed. When you are stressed, your life seems hard and you get disappointed ...
Views: 539 - The Shock of It All- Living with The Threat COVID 19 - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Fern GorinCan the COVID-19 Pandemic Get Worse? Almost everywhere we go and everything we do has been altered by concerns about the Coronavirus. It is downright shocking, upsetting, and frustrating. Many people are bored and feel trapped at home and are getting stir crazy. How can we cope with the ...
Views: 797 - The Single Cause and Cure for Any Health Challenge - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat if there was a single cause of all health problems? What if there was something you could do about it daily? Unresolved stress is the root cause of all health problems—it can kill you. However, stress itself is not harmful—it can be good for you, as long as you recover from it. For ...
Views: 2792 - The Stress and Thyroid Link – Bust Stress and Keep Thyroid Away with Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, can be very aggravating for anyone. These problems have to do with the thyroid gland, which is located in front of the neck. The thyroid gland secretes hormones that play an important ...
Views: 867 - The Stress Ball - Squeeze Your Way to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaEvery feel like punching something (a wall, pillow, etc.) when under stress? Just the thought of physical release of the stress energy building up inside sounds great. Well, instead of punching something out, how about using a stress ball to relieve all that tension. This simple ball that ...
Views: 3759 - The Stress of being black - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Harry CampbellPeople like to think they know what the stress of being black is like. If you’re not, you don’t. Think about the stress of having a final exam in high school or college coming up. You worry about it for two weeks or so leading up to it and it is very hard and stressful. You get to the ...
Views: 584 - The Stress of Difficult People - by "They call him a wit. They¡¯re half right!". Obnoxious, nasty people - they're a big part of our stress load, at work or at home. They might be a boss, a customer, co-worker, neighbour or spouse. Any peaceful workplace or family can be disrupted by one person with a grudge, a mental illness, ...
Views: 717 - The Surprising Cause of Stress, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2015 from Janet PfeifferToday is "tax day". For millions of American tax payers it is probably their least favorite time of the year, propelling them into a state of duress and anxiety. For a business owner such as myself the task of gathering all of my receipts and itemizing my expenses is time consuming and ...
Views: 1422 - The symptoms of Stress and How To Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Coping with stress is something you do on a regular basis, however when it begins to have a negative effect on your mind and body, it means you might be distressed. What a lot of people don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 601 - The symptoms of Stress and the way to Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Dealing with stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, however when it starts to have a harmful effect on your mind and body, it means you might be distressed. What a lot of people don't know is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively ...
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