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- How to Cope with Stress - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonI’ve just spent a couple of days with a client here in the French Alps – someone who regards his personal development as of paramount importance in his life, someone who has altered his daily routine, going to bed one hour earlier to ensure that he has an extra hour each morning for meditation. ...
Views: 2325(2 votes) - 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: 2320 - Getting Rid of Stress - And Whose Stress is it Anyway? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kumari MullinSages, past and present, teach that there is nothing that we really need, that we are whole, connected beings of great beauty, strength and light. It is the covering over of this reality with identification with the ego-mind which tells us we are separate from All That Is. The denser ...
Views: 2316(7 votes) - Is Absent-Mindedness Affecting Your Success? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderA few weeks ago, my husband and I took our seven children to a neighboring state for a read-a-thon. On the way home, we stopped half-way and stayed with my sister for a night to break up the trip. The next morning, in our rush to be on the road again, we gathered our blankets and pillows, said ...
Views: 2313 - Trust the Trustworthy to Triumph over Tragedy! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision"Help! Please don't leave me here." Joseph's muffled cries rang out from in the pit. He couldn't believe that his elder brothers could actually cast him into this hole. They wouldn't leave him here, would they? They just couldn't. "Help!" "C'mon, don't mind him," said one brother. "Let's eat; ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Get Extra Help during the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the days inch closer to December 25th, people start getting more and more frantic, trying to figure out ways to get everything done. Shopping, baking, decorating, sending out cards, cooking, upcoming parties, cleaning, guests arriving, wrapping, kids out of school, traveling...the list is ...
Views: 2310(2 votes) - Good Stress VS Bad Stress - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Greg FrostStress has often been misunderstood to be negative, with few people acknowledging the importance and usefulness of positive stress. In our everyday lives, stress is everywhere and definitely unavoidable; hence our emphasis should be on differentiating between what is good stress, and what is ...
Views: 2299 - Soul Energy Clearing - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Barbara Ann GuineyNeed to remove negativity from your life? Most of us feel we have negativity in our lives that we would like to release. We may feel stuck and can’t seem to move forward in our lives no matter how hard we attempt to change things. Sometimes we feel like we are carrying a heavy burden but don’t ...
Views: 2295 - How To Balance Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatHow To Balance Your Emotions By Pierre Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformation Coach We want to love and be loved. Don't we? We may fear being rejected by others. But before asking why others would reject us have we ever wondered whether we accept ourselves as we are? Ever wondered whether you ...
Views: 2289(2 votes) - Eliminate negative thoughts in 1 easy step - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Dia ThabetAre negative thoughts controlling you? Are you a prisoner of negative thoughts? Do you know that 80% of the majority of people’s daily thoughts are negative? Most people program their minds to think and speak negatively since childhood. As they grow, they become prisoners to the negative ...
Views: 2277(9 votes) - The Waste of Worry - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Willie HortonHave you ever woken in the midst of a beautiful night’s sleep and just been drifting off again when some inane silly little thought flits across your mind? And another linked thought comes to join in and soon you find yourself off on a train of thought that takes you to all the places that you ...
Views: 2269(5 votes) - Flourishing: The Greeks Got It, And So Can You - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rita SchianoHuman flourishing involves the rational use of one’s individual human potentialities, including talents, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen values and goals. ~ Edward W. Younkins The notion of living the good life can be traced back to the ancient Greek ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - Removing Stress From Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFor over three centuries, the Chinese people have found in Feng Shui the source for of internal and external balance and harmony. We all are searching for a little harmony in our life. Today’s fast-paced life assails all our senses with demands and expectations. Stress, anxiety and tension ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - ***Banish Stress from Your Life: Your Guide to Living More Peacefully by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from Judi MoreoAre you living with too much stress? Do you have days that you feel so overwhelmed you don’t know what to do or are so out of control you just want to hide? Banish Stress from Your Life now. Are you spending more time screaming… crying…. pacing the floor… pulling your hair out… or lying awake ...
Views: 2255 - Stress-Less/Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Lori Lite“A schedule change from summer to school is enough to create feeling of stress and anxiety for some children.” With carefree, sleep late days of summer coming to an end I couldn’t help but reminisce. As a child being raised in New York, my friends and I referred to “back to school” time as ...
Views: 2250 - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - How To Handle The Pedantic Rule Follower At Work? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraThis is the type of person who insists on following the rules to the letter, even when it is explained to him (or her) that the situation is urgent and speed is essential. He is more concerned that he has done everything correctly, even if it means that the goal is missed. He is rigid and has no ...
Views: 2245 - Developing our National Injured Warrior Alliance (NIWA) - serving injured warriors, vets and their families - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Gerald VestNASW New Mexico State Conference Workshop-Serving Injured Warriors by Gerald Vest National Injured Warrior Alliance (NIWA) - Serving Injured Warriors, Vets & Families with Integrative Health Practices. Feb. 22, 2012, 1:30-5:00pm – “Welcome Home with Daryl Worley – our returning warriors ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Excessive Fatigue and Our Crazy Busy Culture - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Sharon HwangAmerica is a Nation that is crazy busy and we deal with stress on a day to day basis. We run off of soda, coffee, and fast food. We live a life that is about having more, more material things, a bigger house, nicer car, clothes, and more things. These are the biggest cause of stress in many of ...
Views: 2240 - Release Stress and Heal from Negative Life Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Marisa RussoWe live in a holographic Universe where everything reveals itself in patterns. Our life relationships may exhibit negative patterns. These are usually the biggest stresses in our lives, and the hardest to overcome. They keep repeating themselves, until they cause too much pain and we feel that ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - How To Handle Stress - 3 Powerful Natural Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Chris GreenEverybody is going to have to deal with several quite demanding situations at certain times of their lives. There are going to be highs and lows throughout life and during the lows, knowing how to handle stress proficiently is key so you don't enter into traumatic periods of depression or ...
Views: 2232 - ***Does Your Cup Runneth Over? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Paul ChekAre you always in a hurry? Is money a recurring problem in your life? Are you working to live instead of living to work? Do you have a relationship or two adding stresses to your life? How are your eating habits? Do you have a history of dieting, skipping meals or living off of packaged or ...
Views: 2231 - 6 Ways to Say "Hell No!" to Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Jason MagillThey’re here again! The wonderful days to gather with our friends and loved ones. The days of sharing stories over a cacophony of food items and exchanging gifts that somehow represent a physical manifestation of our love and adoration for others. While there are many reasons to feel uplifted ...
Views: 2230 - Simple Ways To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you have too much stress in your life? Do you realize that high levels of stress can lead to significant medical problems? In this article I will discuss some common causes of stress, the harmful effects of stress on your health and some simple steps you can put in place to immediately ...
Views: 2230 - 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 - 3 Massive Mistakes Moms Make That Keep Their Teens Overwhelmed & Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Raven MagwoodTeenagers have a lot on their plates. School. Sports. Jobs. College applications. Spending time with friends and family. Sometimes it can be stressful for teens to get everything done. In fact, it is estimated that almost every teenager in the United States deals with some form of stress, and ...
Views: 2224 - Women's Self-Esteem For Stress Reduction, Balance, and Autonomy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerIn working with women for decades, I've found that self-esteem is the common denominator of many women's issues. With better self-esteem, women are more able to find balance, handle stress, and claim their autonomy. Universally, women are considered inferior to men, and although our culture ...
Views: 2224(2 votes) - How to Kick Stress and Anxiety to the Curb - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeStress is a natural and unavoidable part of everyday life. In fact, our body’s stress response is actually a benefit. It equips us to respond effectively to situations that may pose a threat to our mental or emotional health. So why do people complain about stress? When we have poor coping ...
Views: 2220 - Why Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsThere are many areas in life where it can be noticed that men and women respond differently to a number of situations, recent research with brain imaging has shown that each gender responds differently to stress. The main difference is that stress caused changes in men's rights prefrontal ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - 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: 2201 - 10 Ways to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Teal ScottSometimes it can seem as if there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. When you are operating from your logical brain, the brain says things like… “The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all of the errands I need to run, and my career and ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - Three stress relief techniques - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2005 from David LeonhardtThere is good stress, and there is bad stress. Good stress is the type that propels a person to excel, to reach new heights or to complete a big project on time. And there is bad stress. Stress that comes from conflict or worries. Stress that keeps a person from sleeping and happiness. ...
Views: 2200 - Creating A Stress Free Golf Event - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Alan MartinThe article to follow was written by me for a regional golf publication in 2005. If you're organizing a golf tournament, outing or event as they're all referred by, it should provide a tip or two which I hope helps you run it virtually stress free. Throughout New Jersey in 2004 well over one ...
Views: 2198 - The Importance of Sleep in Preventing Burnout - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaBurnout, chronic fatigue and other stress-related illnesses are increasingly common. It is estimated that one in five people will experience depression during their lifetime, with women approximately twice as likely to experience depression as men. This article, based on my own experience of ...
Views: 2198(2 votes) - [IMPORTANT] Disaster Preparedness Info and Videos - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jill Ammon-WexlerEarthquakes, tornadoes, floods, tsumanis, hurricanes and industrial failures are happening around the world at an alarming frequency today. It’s no accident the Red Cross, our churches,and the media news are now telling us to “Be prepared.” Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler of Quantum-Self here. I ...
Views: 2195 - Tension Tamers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Michele LandersIt comes as no surprise, but stress isn’t good for you. Well of course, you knew that already but the question for most people is how to tame it. Here’s a secret I discovered: In actuality there is no such thing as a ‘stress thing’ outside of us. It is our interpretation of the events in our ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - Stand up and SMILE - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Charmaine HammondSmiling is a great stress buster and it can also change the environment around you. I have noticed the power of a smile when visiting workplaces for consulting or training projects. When the team is in their “serious mode”, it is obvious through their facial expressions (or lack of expression) ...
Views: 2180 - ***The Real Stress/Insomnia Story - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim ManganielloInsomnia is like a thief that steals the sleep of more than 60 million Americans every night. Yet few insomniacs are aware of exactly why they can't get to sleep or stay asleep. That's unfortunate because awareness of the root cause of insomnia is the first step to being able to resolve sleep ...
Views: 2179(4 votes) - Book Review: The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Jim Manganiello is the Official Guide to Stress Management. The ...
Views: 2179 - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2177(1 vote) - Organise Yourself & Watch Your Stress Levels Drop Away - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukHow we organise ourselves affects your performance at in and out of work. You can be forgiven for wondering what organisation has to do with stress levels as in the business world, wellbeing, stress management and so on have had a reputation for being ‘soft skills’ which are difficult to ...
Views: 2171 - When Stress is Actually GOOD for You - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Jack SingerWe are constantly bombarded with statistics regarding the harmful effects of stress on our health, both mentally and physically. We know that stress is one of the leading contributors to 8 of the most life threatening illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, strokes and contributes to many ...
Views: 2170 - Hypnotic Imagination—Quick Tips For Stress Busting. - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Connie BrannanHere’s a very appealing word: “relax." It even has a nice sound to it when you say it out loud, slowly: reeee-laaxxxx. Stretch it out, elongate. That’s what we’d like to do in our lives with relaxation as well—stretch it! More, I want it. You want it. It's something we all need more of, ...
Views: 2165 - 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 - Work Anxiety And Taking Control: 4 Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterAnxiety, according to dictionary.com, is “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Fear is defined at the same site as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.” So anxiety can be defined as ...
Views: 2161 - Asking Questions - Dealing with Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Awais AsifEveryday, as we walk our daily routine, there is a constant internal dialogue happening. Whether we are working, relaxing, having meals or taking a walk, our mind is prevailed by this never ending chain of questions. It is very significant to ask questions and it is very important to try to ...
Views: 2158 - The Music of Hope and the Sound of Promise - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Louisa ChanNobuyuki Tsujii was 20 when he was awarded Gold Medallist at the prestigious Van Cliburn international piano competition in 2009. In fact, he started winning national awards when he was 7 and has since performed in Carnegie Hall and Tchaikovsky Conservatory among other renowned concert halls. He ...
Views: 2152(2 votes) - What is Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoStress is an interpretation of an event or circumstance which is understood to be a threat. It can be any force or pressure put on a system (living or nonliving) which may result in a need for the system to adapt or change. Stress on human beings is like a rubber band. You also stretch to ...
Views: 2152(4 votes) - FENG SHUI RX FOR RN'S: Caring too much? Let feng shui help you relax! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerGood feng shui is about bringing balance and harmony to our living and working spaces. When ch’i (energy) is in positive alignment, we feel more relaxed. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that is based on many common sense principles. For example, we don’t usually feel comfortable ...
Views: 2150(4 votes) - "Serenity No Matter What" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Susan FoxleyYour child gets suspended from school. The car breaks down on the highway. Oh no, a flunked final. A wife asks for a divorce. The doctor tells you that you have a terminal disease. We survive a natural disaster. Can we match calamity with serenity. No matter what comes down the pike, can ...
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