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- Is Trying to Be Positive Making You Negative? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever feel trying to be positive is more like one step forward and two or more steps back? There is a good reason you feel this way. You may believe you’re obligated to be positive 24/7; and that if you were, everything about your life you don’t like would shift to what you want. And, ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Best Astrology Books Astrology The Speed of Light - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from David AndrewsThis is not even a second guess for me, as Astrology @ The Speed of Light, by Kapiel Raaj wins this race, hands down. The reason why this is one of the best astrology books out there is because it’s not written by a practicing astrologer, but a passionate client. The author has written the book ...
Views: 4027 - Stress Control - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Csilla MoffatIn my last blog entry I discussed a self-improvement concept called acceptance without realizing what I was doing. To me self-confidence, self-esteem, stress control, these are all buzz words used in self-improvement courses or programs. But acceptance? A Pandora’s box has been opened with ...
Views: 821 - E-mail Marketing & Mailing List Management - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Timothy R WadeMailing List Management - subscribes/unsubscribes Tim Internet is out to change all that and make e-mail marketing a resource affordable to all businesses, which includes the smallest along with the most cash straped. Afterall, they can be the ones who can benefit the most. As well as ...
Views: 855 - 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: 1666 - How To Stop Worrying So Much In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Michael LeeWhen your stress levels are off the charts, you need to learn how to stop worrying so much. Some things are just beyond our control. If you have kids, then you know that you eventually have to let them stand on their own. If you've got a big project on your hands, then you must know that ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - 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: 1208 - Thriving in Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Mary-Ann OwensIt is a busy time of year, when we can expect a lot. This combined with the high costs of the holiday season can result in increased stress. We need to try to counter the stress caused by all this holiday pressure. If we can stick to a budget, lower our expectations and do things to slow our ...
Views: 933 - Are You Stuck in Survival Mode? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAnother word for survival mode is stress. When stressed, we tend to become something we don’t really want to be: self-absorbed. There is a way out. An associate brought me up to date on her project. I offered a particular level of assistance. Here’s what she wrote back: “You’re so sweet to ...
Views: 17596 - Why do some people just seem to have all the luck? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lynette CraneEarlier in my life, I was bemused at the sight of a number of people who had talent and persistence, but never seemed to get the break that allowed them to display that talent. At the same time, it was puzzling to see much less qualified people rise to the top. Not always, not even very often, ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Oversized Consumption and Waste - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grampa KenThe wasteful production and consumption of oversized houses, cars, meals, services... have created oversized headaches for society and the world. The big roomy house requiring comfortable transportation to and from the suburbs is a prime example of things gone wrong in our social ...
Views: 1301 - 5 Tips For Managing Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Modern life can be quite stressful and can often create a lot of anxiety, There is almost no way around it. Americans today are more stressed than they have ever been before and learning techniques to manage anxiety and reduce stress are keys to being able to live a relatively healthy ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - A Simple Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorIn this crazy world we live in, it is easy to get caught up in the negative turbulence around us. With today’s rate of unemployment, financial markets dropping, and sky-high mortgages, we can easily get caught up in the stresses of life. No matter how chaotic things seem, I know of a “life ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - How to get peace of mind - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dia ThabetIs finding peace of mind a challenge for you? Do you look for ways to get peace of mind? When we talk about peace of mind, many people wonder how to achieve it. Life is hard, work is stressful, children need nurture, are among the excuses that people come up with for not having inner peace ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - 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: 601 - Download hypnosis or personal advice – the best?. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Raymond BorsberryHypnosis downloads are an easy and inexpensive way to find high-quality treatment without the need for a reliable and qualified therapists access. In the case of one-on-one Hypnosis, a session will be many times the cost of a hypnosis download. For some people it is necessary to discuss ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - 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: 834 - Information Overload Syndrome: How To Overcome It In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Michael LeeHave you ever experienced the phenomenon known as information overload syndrome? If you have sat down for an academic lecture for three hours straight or have been stuck in a meeting full of facts, figures and who knows what - then yes - you probably have experienced this phenomenon. To say ...
Views: 4075 - Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThe baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ ...
Views: 1141 - 6 Weird Signs You're Way Too Stressed Out and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 6 Weird Signs You're Way Too Stressed Out * Physical symptoms of stress, such as dry heaving, can manifest themselves in weird ways when the affairs of life get too overwhelming. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 3890(1 vote) - Be sure to take supplements to cure serotonin deficiency - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Rupert BobbitSerotonin is actually a neurotransmitter that assists in elevating our mood and its production is influenced by the food we eat. A correct quantity of serotonin is necessary for keeping us in a great and positive mood. Nonetheless, deficiency of serotonin may possibly lead to several symptoms ...
Views: 4952 - Fabulous De-Stressing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Sandra SmithStress can keep you from living the life you were meant to live because when stress consumes you, it becomes your focus. And, the more you focus on stress, the worse it gets. Quick Facts About Stress * Americans spend $11.3 billion per year to cope with stress. * Over 90% of disease is ...
Views: 907 - Anger management guidance and recommendations - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from MissGabriel UnterreinerAnger and its Management. Comprehending and executing anger management is not very difficult! It’s actually basically effortless. The society that we are living in tends to make it complicated; as a result of the way that we have been brought up and socialised. We’re here to inform you that ...
Views: 1999 - Anger stages and triggers. How to Manage Anger - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from MissGabriel UnterreinerIf you have anger management difficulties, it is very essential to comprehend that there are a variety of distinct stages that people go through before it arrives to the surface. Everyone is unique and not all of us will go through each phase in sequential order. Some individuals will go ...
Views: 1034 - Letting Go Of Expectations - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoExpectations of oneself or others can be a hard thing to live with. If we do not live up to our own expectations, we feel lost at our own inability. If others let us down, we have a hard time understanding or even forgiving them. Expectations are ideas of how things should be and work out in ...
Views: 1293 - Anger Management Problems the 4 signs or symptoms leading to Anger - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from MissGabriel UnterreinerIf you have anger management complications, it is very very important to fully grasp that there are a range of diverse signs that individuals go through before it arrives to the surface. All of us is different and not everybody will go through each phase in sequential order. Some individuals ...
Views: 2942 - Stress Reduction Techniques: as Practiced by Chip - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Ann GattyWe asked our dog, Chip to share his stress reduction techniques with everyone, because he never seems to let life’s ups and downs bother him. Chip is a Bassett Hound who practices relaxing everyday. He lives with two Great Danes and some humans, but he has figured out how to keep calm even ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Is Stress Messing Up Your Self Improvement? - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Willie HortonWe all want more out of life. Some of us want to change our lives radically – some of us have things about ourselves that we want to change. But, unfortunately, for most of us, life keeps getting in the way! The stress of everyday life – yes, millions of people are suffering from stress and ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - All Stressed Up and Nowhere to Go? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Theresa BehennaIn researching content for my topic on Extraordinary Performance I came across this article by Peter Bregman at Fast Company and thought it worth reprinting to help deal with a difficult colleague, motivate better teamwork, boost morale and productivity... Stress doesn't discriminate between ...
Views: 1308 - Feeling Better After A Stressful Moment - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Adam BenedettoLearning to recover from moments of stress can be a valuable tool to have. Letting go of the stress connected to a moment that has passed can feel hard and sometimes difficult, for even though the moment has passed, our bodies and minds are still replaying the event and holding onto how it ...
Views: 842 - SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – HOW TO MAKE YOUR TO-DO LIST WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you feel overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do lists? You are not alone! These lists evoke negative emotions in most people. They seem like silent reminders showing us just how far “behind” we are and how impossible it is to ever catch up. It doesn’t have to be like this. There is ...
Views: 1221 - Body Talk... What is your body telling you? - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Elizabeth CappellettiHere in our western culture we are advanced in many ways- yet in regards to our awareness about our body we are more than lacking! We pop pills for every ailment we have without even trying to figure out what the cause is. One of the many problems with this is that there are so many side ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Is Stress Blocking Your Personal Development Efforts? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Willie HortonWe all want more out of life. Some of us want to change our lives radically – some of us have things about ourselves that we want to change. But, unfortunately, for most of us, life keeps getting in the way! The stress of everyday life – yes, millions of people are suffering from stress and ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Late Night Problem Solving – Sleeping Soundly - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Vickie GriffithChasing a young boy, a weary mother is desperate to catch him. The back yard alley turns and twists as if it was a labyrinth seen in the lawns of the old English castles. Barbs and thorns poke into the pathway from the walls tearing at her clothes. Tripping over the gnarly roots on her course ...
Views: 1176 - Understanding How To Relax - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Adam BenedettoUnderstanding the best way to relax is something that is very personal. It of course has a lot to do with what is bothering you and what is going on in your life. We tend to hold onto the stress, the worry, and the tension in our lives which causes us to lose a relaxed state of being. ...
Views: 760(2 votes) - 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: 1667 - Life Balance Success: How To Keep "Me Time" From Backfiring! - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Valerie ThomsonMost women in business come to understand the far-reaching benefits of taking time to refill their cup. While it may be challenging to do, we know we are better able to keep up with the demands of running a business, and having a fulfilling life outside of work when we take time to restore. ...
Views: 970 - Getting Ready for a Stronger Economy - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Farzana ZamirA lot of people have been asking me how they can take advantage of the growth opportunities that will arise from the end of the recession. Having been in business through three economic recoveries, I can tell you that each one is different. I can also tell you that recoveries are more difficult ...
Views: 846 - So, You Think that You're Suffering from Stress! - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Willie HortonThe World Health Organization believes that stress will be one of the biggest killers of the 21st century. Stress is responsible for millions of lost workdays in the US and UK each year. Stress leads to eating disorders, sleep disorders, heart problems, a multitude of other health problems – ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - Five Ways to Reduce Relationship Conflict - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Marlene ChismI attended a talk about civility this week and was inspired to write about how to eliminate or reduce relationship conflict. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Forni, a professor from John Hopkins University who has dedicated his life to the civility movement. What struck me was his research ...
Views: 1385 - Anxiety Solutions: Find Out How To Reduce Anxiety Forever - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Andrew JohnsonLet's face it… every person on the planet will worry or endure anxiety from time to time. It is just human nature to be concerned about particular situations or events in our life. But also for a lot of people it can control their life and become unbearable. That's where anxiety solutions need ...
Views: 720 - Living Without Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoStress is a learned behavior; it is holding onto something that bothers us, affects us, and imbalances us. We choose, in a way, to accept it and prolong it by holding onto it. Stress was once a factor in our lives when we related it to fear, a response brought on by stimuli and a need to ...
Views: 893 - Why You Need To Learn to Make Pizza - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Albert GrandePizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Dealing With Hard Moments - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoHow do you relate to the moment you are in when you feel like you are struggling or having a hard time? First, one must look at the reality of what is happening and where you are. It is very important not to confuse the present moment with moments from the past or worry about the future, ...
Views: 834 - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body especially now that we are celebrating Spring. After the usual excesses of the winter season it is time to get back to our routine and daily practices to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key here. There are many ways to honor your ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Stress And The Workplace: Effectiveness At Work - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Rick CarterEffectiveness at work means more than just checking off all the items on your “To Do” list. It means getting along with your co-workers, interacting with management, and keeping clients or customers satisfied. It requires all of your talents, skills and abilities. And the quickest way to ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - A Look at Cardiac Tests - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Jason BloomThe cardiologists most important resource is the stress test when a diagnosis needs to be made to look for heart disease of any kind. When a stress test is performed, a doctor will work with trained technicians to achieve the best results possible. There are different tests that are performed to ...
Views: 737 - ***What Stress Does to Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued by a great deal of stress on a daily basis, do you know what it is doing to your speaking voice? You are probably aware that it is affecting your sleep, your diet, your mental health, your physical health and your overall well-being. But what do you think it is doing to your ...
Views: 3237 - ***The Best Means of Reducing Stess - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I heard Dr. John Gray, author of the best-selling Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, talking about his book, Why Mars & Venus Collide, I found it interesting when he described the differences in how men and women handle stress as well as why the sexes treat stress differently. If I ...
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