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How 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: 777
When you're stressed out, it's hard to do the things that you need to do. In fact, stress can stop you from doing the things you want to do as well. You need to get a hold of stress before it can cause you even more serious health problems. Here are some effective ways to cope with ... Views: 881
If it were easy to relax, no one would be burdened with stress. Unfortunately, finding the time to relax or being in the right frame of mind to do so is rare for some people out there. That's when articles like these come in handy. Read up on these stress-relieving tips and put them to work for ... Views: 724
Whether you have been living in a big city for several years or maybe you are thinking about moving to one, then some of the questions you might ask yourself are: "How stressful is it to live in a big city?” or "How damaging might this stress be to my health" and "What can I do about it?"
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We often have to make choices.
It’s a fact of life.
Some of them will be small, like what should you wear for work the next day or for a forthcoming event, what type of breakfast cereal to buy in the supermarket, or what magazine (website) to read during your break at work.
Then ... Views: 1070
787 Dreamliner or Nightmare – Boeing Has A Crisis
Over the last several weeks, we have read about the problems with Boeing’s new state-of –the-art 787, which has resulted in the FAA “grounding” the entire fleet of this new airliner. The center of the storm is focused on the new lithium-ion ... Views: 1464
What 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: 765
Brian, 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: 1719
I remember this sign in an organization for which I worked years ago, and when I thought of some of my colleagues, I laughed in recognition.
Much later, I recognized that some of them probably had my face in mind when they looked at the sign and laughed.
The expression refers to someone ... Views: 1100
You’re up for that job that could be a career changer--you’re scared! What if you flub the final interview, what if you say something really stupid, what if the CEO hates your hair?
You’re dating a special someone you really like. You can feel yourself falling for him/her, big-time--you’re ... Views: 2382
You’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: 1012
Your work or life may require speaking in public. Some people think of public speaking as delivering a talk to a large audience; others think that two or more people constitute a large enough audience to be intimidating.
Are you one of the rare people who is frightened of public speaking? ... Views: 918
Stress is unavoidable, it is a fact or life and although I believe it can and should be managed, short term stress is not always a bad thing.
Sometimes it is what motivates and drives us to get things done. That old saying “no pain, no gain” is true If we want to grow and develop and be ... Views: 1935
If you're busy and overwhelmed like most people you'll likely have some sort of to-do list going. It could be in the form of a notebook, a computer, mobile device or even heaven forbid a piece of paper. But some days looking at the list just makes me feel crazy. There is so many things to do ... Views: 1488
Stress comes in many forms in our lives and it is an extremely dangerous condition that can turn your life upside down, it can wreck your career, and it can also wreck you, both physically and emotionally. You could say stress is a response to changes and challenges in life; they are needed for ... Views: 1340
Most of us experience tension daily, often it's hour by hour or worse minute to minute. How we cope with stress and worry determines whether we move forward or allow it to hold us back. Habitual negative thinking is often frenzied, inaccurate, and undependable, yet you can go through your entire ... Views: 1274
The vast majority of the population has at least one secret hidden deep inside. If it’s a secret that has been kept there for an extended period of time, then there is likely to come a day when the stress of holding it in becomes too much to bear. It could be fear of the secret being discovered ... Views: 1407
Receiving 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: 753
You know will power – that elusive stuff that other people seem to have, but you don’t? Or maybe you had a lot of it on January 1, excited by visions of a new you, but somehow the visions have gotten dimmer as the weeks have gone by.
The parking lot at the fitness center was so crowded on New ... Views: 894
As humans we like to hang on. We like to accumulate. It’s a part of our nature; it may even be a survival instinct dating back to prehistoric times of scarcity. Even our society places a value on accumulating, whether it’s material possessions, skills, knowledge or even relationships. Yet there ... Views: 993
After many, many arguments and numerous updates from my son's school about grades less than 90, I decided to intervene and help alleviate some of the frustration that Ryan, his teachers and myself were feeling about his homework grades.
Ryan is an extremely intelligent child who has just ... Views: 1996
With 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: 797
Yesterday, 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: 786
As 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: 2191
When 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: 2125
Have you have tried a bunch of methods for how to fall asleep but still cannot sleep?
Then you're in luck. I hereby give you a 100% guarantee that you are able to fall asleep within 15 minutes using the way I'm about to describe. It's true, I promise.
Ready?
Ok, let's get going! ... Views: 1944
As 2013 approached, I felt, as many do, that I was being given a clean slate, a chance to order my life better – if only I could stick to that plan.
It has long been my dream to not only run my own business, meditate, and exercise daily, but also to resume practicing singing several times a ... Views: 689
TOO much stress? 5 Simple Ways to Let Go of Stress.
Glance through popular magazines and you're likely to see an article on stress or advertisements about drugs to help you handle stress. There's lots of information about stress, but that doesn't mean that we're paying attention. When ... Views: 1222
Written by Traci Brosman
In my article, Knowing When to Delegate, we discussed several questions you should ask yourself so that you know when it is time to get help in your small business.
Below you will find four ways you can hire or outsource tasks that you do not enjoy and that will free ... Views: 975
Written by Traci Brosman
Understanding when to delegate is probably the toughest situation we face as small business entrepreneurs’. We are taught that we we must do it all. If we do not know how to do something, we try to get the training to do an adequate job and we muddle through it. We ... Views: 936
A few months ago, I wrote about “tipping points:”
..a time in people’s lives when the strategies they have been using to compensate for their ADHD challenges no longer seem to be working. This “tipping point” is often experienced along with feelings of overwhelm and chaos. Up until a ... Views: 3792
Stress is the body’s reaction to any change in life that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response or adjustment. Stress is a normal part of life. You can become stressed by any situation, thought or conversation that causes you to feel angry, anxious, frustrated, or even nervous. ... Views: 984
Leaders are one of the most responsible of all the Striving Styles. When they are fully engaged with the holiday season, they act as though it is their responsibility to make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone has a good time. They work very hard during the season to ensure it does as ... Views: 1187
The work environment at your organization can be a stressful place at times. When projects require you to work extra hours to support last-minute implementations, unsatisfied customers demanding that you be removed from the project, and any other issues that can cause you major headache. The ... Views: 920
Life is full of changes and we all need to deal with those changes. Dealing with the changes in our everyday lives can be very overwhelming that can lead to stress. Stress is a part of our daily lives. It is present in our jobs, in our relationships and at school. If you do not know how to deal ... Views: 1381
Any phobia causes unnecessary discomfort, some more so than others. To suffer from a phobia means to experience abject fear in certain circumstances. In the case of claustrophobia this means that small or enclosed spaces are what constitute those circumstances.
Each individual will ... Views: 1099
As the holiday season comes to finale, one of the areas where stress tries to seem to creep into our minds is in the area of finances. With gift purchases adding up, tax considerations, and holiday travel expenses being incurred, many people are tempted to let negative vibrations into their ... Views: 1164
Are you tired from all the running around you do each day? Have you been going and going and going? When was the last time you made love with your partner (or yourself?) I'm going to teach you THE most valuable tool for handling the every day stress. Ready? STOP.
What?? (Yep, you read ... Views: 2715
An e-learning forum can be a confusing place.
What goes on in there? How does it all work? And what should you say when you post on forums?
Your e-learning forum will quickly become familiar when you start using it to interact with the other students in the course.
But you can get a ... Views: 1235
THE SECRET WEIGHT LOSS DRUG WITHIN YOU.
By Marilyn Ocean
Did you know that our emotions control most of our actions? Actions such as what we eat and how much we exercise. Let’s face it if you are feeling down you don’t feel like going for a walk or to the gym. We have all heard of ... Views: 2454
Written by Traci Brosman
Have you ever felt like you had way too much to do and not enough help or time in the day to get it all done? As a small business owner knowing when and when not to delegate work can make all the difference in the world.
If you delegate too early by hiring ... Views: 1027
Getting the most this season based on your Holiday Style
Do you go into the holiday season full of anticipation and excitement, only to finish up feeling let down and deflated?
Are you looking for ways to get greater enjoyment from the holidays and avoid the post holiday depression this ... Views: 1308
As 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: 964
During this busy time of year it’s easy to let things go - with all the extra shopping, entertaining, activities and rushing around, we often end up putting ourselves last during this Season of Giving.
That's why self-care becomes more essential than ever during the holiday season.
Self ... Views: 1211
For many of us, the holiday season can seem to have a way of settling on us like a wet blanket. Many of the thoughts that try to work their way into our brains may seem as if they are attempting to steal our positive energy and shift us to a place of negative vibrations. Simple things, like ... Views: 1155
Many people I know don’t find joy in the holidays. Too much stress and work. The chores of cooking, shopping and cleaning are often multiplied during the holidays, leaving you feeling put-upon and resentful. One year a friend had a tree trimming dinner party, and she wouldn’t give her guests ... Views: 1674
Many a clever person has said your health is your wealth and this is true not only in the physical sense but arguably more importantly in your spiritual and mental sense. The world in which we live is often full of targets, deadlines, demands and very often general stress, ineffective stress ... Views: 888
There’s a saying, “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.” For me, of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the LEAST. I often had a chatterbox mind; when I was unsettled, my busy mind was like a crazed acrobat, tumbling from thought to thought, leaping to conclusions. After my ... Views: 1511