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- Use Your Mind to Combat Killer Stress! - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Noelle NelsonYou hate your boss, you hate your work, your co-workers drive you crazy, and you’re convinced you’re underpaid even if you weren’t horribly overworked. You’re stressed all the time! Small wonder. . . You’re tired, achy, rarely get a peaceful night’s sleep, and now you’ve come down with a ...
Views: 1421 - Use Your Nose for Effective Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaWhether it's a bad day at the office or a stressful day at home, there is nothing like stress relief through the use of aromatherapy. What is so distinctive about aromatherapy is the use of your sense of smell to help heal your mind. Essential oils are use to provide mental, spiritual, and ...
Views: 853 - Useful Tips For Dealing With Stress Successfully - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Dr John AnneStress is an irksome part of our existence. Everyone faces stress, almost every day. Stress prevails everywhere. If you are at your home, you may experience stress for not being able to decide the simple menu for the breakfast. Workplace is a stressful place, almost every time you need to ...
Views: 964 - USING AN ONLINE LIFE COACH TO IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Rick CarterImproving your personal effectiveness might be the best way to pay dividends in all areas of your life. There is a lot of focus on self-help and self-improvement, but less on how to make those improvements actually shine in your day to day life. By focusing on improving your personal ...
Views: 1297 - Using Lists Creatively - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Kathy GatesList making comes naturally to some people. I, for example, learned about lists as a child by writing out grocery lists for my mom. She would walk around the kitchen checking to see what we needed and call out things for me to write on the list. My job was to spell it out as I wrote it, or ...
Views: 1166 - Using Meditative Chimes To Heal - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThe sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation. Chimes have a long and varied history and have been around for centuries and used in all cultures. By using chimes, you can achieve a perfect balance which brings in more positive energy flow. ...
Views: 2949 - Using the Power of Imagination - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Robin YzaguirreNowadays medical doctors and researchers have started to fully realize the impact that emotional stress has on our bodies and how being under a rediculous amount of stress can be hazardous to a person's overall health. Significant stress levels are commonly connected with premature aging, long ...
Views: 598 - Using Workplace Stress To Improve Your Personal Effectiveness. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterHandling workplace stress is the secret key to your career success. Your people skills are important. Your technical skills do matter. Even your ability to tolerate your boss can help you advance. But what can make you really stand out from the crowd is how you operate under stress. The ...
Views: 1741 - Utilize, Eliminate & Transform Your Stress - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Bin YangIn these days, from 40% young people to 80% workers report stress. Where does the stress come from? One time, a friend of mine complained of feeling stressed. Then he pointed out how loud his girls were speaking. To me, that was perfectly normal. Stress can come from external world as well ...
Views: 1030 - Vision Board Will Modify Your Stress….Visualization Is Key - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsStress is a word for emotional strain -- the anxiety, sadness, anger and frustration that come with everyday life. If you are under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, but do not feel stressed, eventually it may catch up with you and cause more serious symptoms, such as; stomach ...
Views: 2161 - Want to Be A Summer Camp Counselor? - by Submitted on May 04, 2021 from Rose JasprizzaOn the off chance that you love working with kids, have an inspirational perspective and love of the outside, artworks and games; being a summer day camp instructor might be the ideal occupation for you. Adaptability is a major in addition to in this sort of work, as no one can really tell what ...
Views: 509 - Want To Eliminate Your Stress? Keep Reading - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaStress can have effects on your mind and body. This article can teach you effective strategies to reduce the stress in your life. Monitor your stress. Stress that becomes excessive to the point where it takes a toll on your daily life can frequently lead to depression. To avoid getting to ...
Views: 821 - Want To Fight Off Stress? Tips And Suggestions For You - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Kate Ann LopezIf you are always working hard then good for you. But not good for your health. Because too much work often leads to stress and then to other more serious health problems. If you are usually feeling tired then you are already suffering from it. So start finding some ways on how you can beat ...
Views: 1249 - Want to know the best way to save your life? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Lynette CraneIf you could do one thing right now to reduce stress, would you do it? Or would your overly-crowded life – too much to do, a loved one’s demands are more important than your needs, your job requires you to keep on working so hard – take over?Well, here is the secret to a healthier, happier ...
Views: 851 - Want to Reduce the Number of Times You are Interrupted? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Sharon MelnickWe are interrupted on average 7x/hour and waste approximately 2.1 hours a day on distractions. You’ve probably been thinking that since interruptions originate with another person, they need to be the one to stop it – but you have more control than you think. I’m putting together a resource ...
Views: 3927 - Watch out, here come the holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Leslie GailDoes your blood pressure rise the mere thought of the holidays approaching? I used to get caught up in the frenzy and pace of the holidays, until I realized it was depleting me and taking my focus off of what really mattered. I made some changes, shifted my attitude and began looking forward to ...
Views: 1006 - Watchful Eye: The Best Locations to Place Security Cameras in Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Dixie SomersIt may feel like our neighborhoods have never been safer, but FBI statistics speak for themselves. 2016 saw only a modest 0.6 percent decrease in property crime, a statistic which includes home burglaries and invasions. While waiting for 2017 figures is all well and good, responsible homeowners ...
Views: 1418 - Wave Stress and Tension Away: Enhance Your Brain with Brain Wave Vibration - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Michela MangiaracinaThe stress level for most adult Americans today is off the charts. We worry about our families, our finances, and our futures to a degree not seen in a long time. In fact, we are so stressed out that our incidence of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease is growing to ...
Views: 952 - Ways To Help Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Darlene SiddonsLet's understand there are two main kinds of stress; good stress (normal, productive) and stressful stress. GOOD Stress: This is when you have exciting feelings being involved with an activity or sport, this can range from a carnival ride to any kind of participation and/or watching a favorite ...
Views: 647 - We Burn Our Badges of Busyness - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat are we teaching our girls? You can be anything. You can do anything. You can have anything. Now get going. There is much to do. So much that you will never feel like you've done it all. Allow me to introduce you to your new lifetime companion Her name is "To-Do ...
Views: 1656 - Weight Gain is Often Due to “What’s Eating You” - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Lana NelsonOver the last decade, it has become increasingly obvious that obesity is on the rise. According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 18.5% of children and nearly 40% of adults had obesity in 2015–2016. In a recent article by Amy Norton, published on the WebMD ...
Views: 990 - Welcome to my stress-free world - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2004 from David LeonhardtWhat the world needs more of is...stress. This means I must deliver a formal apology to all 17,124 subscribers to my newsletter, A Daily Dose of Happiness, for running a series on stress reduction tips and wasting their time in such a frivolous fashion, when they could be using that time to ...
Views: 1390 - Wellness: The Secret to Holistic Growth and Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Rosa ChillisWellness: The Secret to Holistic Growth and Prosperity Article by: Rosa Chillis, MAEd., CCC “Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for Wellness.”—Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu What is Wellness? People often think Wellness ...
Views: 929 - What Are Aromatherapy Essential Oils? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineAromatherapy is a form of therapy that uses essential plant oils and other complimentary natural ingredients for the purpose of physical as well as psychological wellness. Essential oils refer to the essence of plants or its purest extract. Aroma from plants like Jasmine, lime, ylang-ylang and ...
Views: 843 - What Are the Benefits of a Positive Self – Image? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2023 from Judi MoreoWith all the negativity that exists in the world, it’s difficult to imagine any other way to be. However, the benefits of having a positive self-image are numerous. Following are some of the major benefits. Get More Done When you have a positive outlook, you are more likely to find ways ...
Views: 328 - What are the Havening Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2021 from Nabil AhsanThe Havening Techniques are a progressive better approach for recuperating the brain. Havening has a place with a bigger gathering of techniques called Psycho-tactile treatments. Accordingly these treatments work by utilizing applied touch. In a randomized preliminary of 5000 patients. ...
Views: 1004 - What Are The Health Benefits Of Owning An Indoor Or Outdoor Fountain? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthEvery time you turn on the television or open a magazine, articles warn about our failing health. Heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and a host of other ailments are being attributed to a number of things including poor eating habits, lack of exercise, too much stress, not enough sleep, etc. ...
Views: 1213 - What are the reasons people want to reduce their stress levels? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2023 from Barry ShoreUnderstanding the Reasons for Stress Reduction People want to reduce their stress levels because it can help them feel better and be healthier. Stress can make it harder to think, so reducing it can help people feel happier and more relaxed. It can also help people to better manage their ...
Views: 407 - What Are the Signs of Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from George TennysonMost sufferers of stress are ignorant of the problem until it's getting out of hand. With stress there is a great deal of diversity when it comes to symptoms and reactions; this is a huge part of the problem. If you learn to recognize the symptoms of stress faster you'll be able to treat it ...
Views: 653 - WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF STRESS? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Karen ParsonsWhy is it important that we understand what the symptoms of stress are? Prolonged stress is linked to numerous life-threatening diseases and debilitating disorders. Prolonged stress can be a major contributor to a myriad of addictions including drug, alcohol and cigarette addiction. The ...
Views: 912 - What Are You Tolerating? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Pam ThomasImagine having more energy or more time to focus on the things you really want. Imagine being able to move forward in your life without some of your current stress. Doesn’t that sound good? We all have things in our life that we just put up with or tolerate, for example, a cluttered desk, a ...
Views: 1035 - What Can Someone Do To Be Highly Stressed? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt might seem as strange as to why I used the title above as it is not as though anyone would consciously look for a way to become highly stressed. Even so, this doesn’t mean this won’t take place unconsciously. Without realising it, someone can do just about everything that they can to ...
Views: 847 - What Causes Stress - The Top 5 Culprits - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Greg FrostStress is inevitable, and whilst we may sometimes be able to change stressful situations, it is impossible to always avoid all stressful situations. Stress is the result of our physical and psychological reactions to changes in our environment. In certain amounts, stress can be beneficial, ...
Views: 7726 - What Do You Do After a Major Accomplishment? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenYou’ve been putting in hours and resources into this project. The day finally comes when you are going to present it. And now it’s finally over. What do you do after? Do you celebrate? Do you go take a bath? Do you meditate and thank your spiritual team for being there for you? Do you beat ...
Views: 1143 - What do you say to a Dementor? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Lynette CraneIn my last article, “Watch who you share your pain with,” I described several kinds of people who only make your pain worse by saying the wrong things. I call them, collectively, Dementors, familiar to Harry Potter fans as creatures who suck all hope out of you. They may magnify your tiny ...
Views: 1103 - What Everybody Should Know About the Effects of Stress on the Body - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterDealing with stress is a practice we all need to get use to. No matter if you're working, at home, or running around town stress factors are all over, and since you can't control the stress factors dealing with the stress is necessary. People have a tendency to switch into a negative mindset ...
Views: 917 - What if barriers didn’t exist? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Lynette CraneI heard a wonderful story last night, from a woman who has had a varied, interesting andfrom any standpoint, successful, life. Her secret? She didn’t know there was a glass ceiling! In fact, she wasn’t aware of most barriers that frustrate the rest of us. Here is a story she told: At one ...
Views: 979 - What if you get comfortable with discomfort? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Ranjana TNI have anxiety issues. Some situations trigger mild anxiety in me while others trigger deep, ‘I-want-to-throw-up-right-now’ sort of anxiety. I also find that my anxiety levels especially spike if there are too many changes happening in my life at the same time. I recently quit my job to ...
Views: 593 - What If Your Life Got Easier? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like your life is hard – harder than it should be? What if you could allow your life to get easier? What would that look like? And feel like? Let's start right now. I invite you to take a few slow, deep breaths. Just relax into it. Wherever you are. Right now – just ...
Views: 1292 - What If…? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lynette CraneWhen I ordered the tickets for the paddleboat cruise, I was told to bring the printed order form plus a form of picture identification. We showed up at the dock, I reached into my purse – and remembered that I had put my major credit card and driver’s license into a small pouch the previous ...
Views: 1087 - What If…? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Lynette CraneA friend and I took a lovely paddleboat ride on the Mississippi River one day, past old crumbling brick walls backed by sparkling new skyscrapers, learning a lot of history that we had never heard. The good time almost didn’t happen, due to a careless mistake on my part. That mistake did ...
Views: 1075 - What is an anxiety attack? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is an anxiety attack? What is an anxiety attack? Do you suffer from anxiety disorder? How to deal with an anxiety attack? Anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is a reaction to a specific situation where you experience excessive stress and worry more than the common ...
Views: 998 - What is Aromatherapy and How Can It Help in Alleviating Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThe internet is abuzz with the growing popularity of alternative therapies for a large number of ailments and diseases. Aromatherapy too is a traditional alternative medicinal practice that is aimed at improving the emotional and spiritual being of a person. The basis of Aromatherapy is to ...
Views: 1702 - What is life was a multiple choice test? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Lynette CraneIf life was a multiple choice test, would you always pick the same answer? “Let’s see, it’s choice B. Guess I’ll go with that all the way.” At least in a real multiple choice test, you can see all choices – usually four – laid out and you may even ponder them before you mark your ...
Views: 904 - What is Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Cheryl Jones-ReardonThe curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers What Mindfulness Is Mindfulness is simply about developing the capacity to be aware and awake in the present moment as it is. It is a skill that is developed through meditation where we practice ...
Views: 1133 - What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And How Can I Heal From It? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2024 from asif sidiqPresented by BetterHelp. When you think of post-traumatic stress disorder, what comes to mind? Many people think of soldiers coming home from war and returning as completely different people than when they were first deployed. While it’s true that PTSD is more common among veterans than ...
Views: 302 - What Is Stress Doing To You? Take A Free Online Stress Test - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Dan JohnstonDoes your day begin with stress? Do you have a mad dash to get the kids to school and yourself to work? Does your stress level only increase from this point? What is this stress doing to you? The first stress of the day gets the muscles tense, the heart racing, and the blood pressure up. Your ...
Views: 4846 - What Is Stress? - by The hands of the clock (tha pages of the calendar) are going faster than we would like. How in the world am I going to finish this -- in time? How am I going to get through all this traffic -- in time? How am I going to be able to pay my bills -- in time?
I'm dreading class tomorrow. I have to ...
Views: 1008 - What is the Cure to Relieving Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that absolutely nothing about stress feels good. Stress is basically feelings based on insecurities of not knowing what to do about a particular situation. Stress feels angry, confusing, and sad. Stress also feels anxious, irritating, depressed, and fearful. Sometimes these ...
Views: 1463 - What is the issue about grey market tractors - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Peter MainGrey market tractors are often talked about, or written about ,in slightly hushed tones, as if there was something slightly under the table or under the counter about them. They also talked about often in very unpatriotic terms, as if someone buying them is undercutting people's jobs and ...
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