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- Relaxation is Your Key to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that according to recent studies and surveys by the Centers for Disease Control, the United States Census Bureau, and the National Institutes of Health, stress and stress burnout have been called America’s number one health challenge? Did you know that a 2013 study by the American ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - How to Live in Unshakeable Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comMany of us long to live in a state of unshakeable tranquility. What I’ve come to realize is that tranquility is unshakeable ONLY when I’m unattached to outcome, when I’m willing to roll with whatever’s happening. “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Resisting is ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Maybe It Is All in Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhere do you experience most of your life? Is the majority of activity outside of you or inside your mind? I was with a person who, as other times before, talked about what’s perceived as wrong in her life, wrong with others, and recounted past events shared from a negative perspective. Yet, ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Effective Methods in Dealing with Acute Stress Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. You were walking along the street when you noticed two men fighting. Suddenly one of them shot the other to his death. At first it seemed like it didn’t have any effect on you until you’re having flashbacks. You could no longer go to sleep, and ...
Views: 1391 - The Brilliance of Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI can make things happen. I’ve been doing it for a long time. My partner lovingly (and sometimes accurately) calls it stubbornness but I prefer to call it stick-to-it-iveness, perseverance, a strong work ethic or what my mother used to call good old fashioned elbow grease. The feeling of ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - Anger Management:: You Have To Own It To Manage It - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchPeople don’t fall into neat little categories no matter how hard we try to classify them. Still, in my psychotherapy practice I do notice a strong correlation between folks with chronic anger management problems and those who exhibit self defeating personality traits. These clients’ identities ...
Views: 1390 - Employee Timesheets Management Tracking Software - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Papers Gallery GalleryBest Software of employee time tracking and updated locations of your field employees to report their time on the job and travel time using their mobile customizable reports include grouping, sorting, filtering, and scripts to compute mathematical result by Field service Software. Scheduling ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - How to post on e-learning forums - The 5 golden rules - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyAn 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: 1387(1 vote) - Walking With Time - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright We only have relationships to what we are not. We don't ever have a relationship to what we are. How can we? Because when we are being something, we are that, and that's it. There is no separation, and when there is no separation, there can be no relationship to anything. In this ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Does persistence really pay off? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Lynette CraneWe’ve heard these phrases all of our lives: “Persistence pays off”, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”, and “Success comes the day after you give up.” But are they really true? If you’re feeling tired, despondent and burned out, you may wonder just how long you have to persist ...
Views: 1385 - 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 - Stress - what are the symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Todor StoianovRarely do we, if not all, will realize that the pains we experience are due to ill health, but are actually an indicator of impaired function of the autonomic system for regulating stress and increased workload. Experts recommend not to remain indifferent to the signals your body, especially ...
Views: 1385 - Self Care Strategies for a More Balanced Life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightIn order to take care of others, we must first use self-care strategies in our own life. If we have children in the house, they will model what we do, not what we say. Stress and Adversity can be handled if the following tips are used often enough that they become automatic action and good ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - 8 Holiday Stress Busters You Can't Leave Home Without - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Lori RadunThe other morning I was having coffee with a friend, and we were sharing stories about our own sometimes intolerant parents. My friend has a grumpy and hard to please father that pushed one too many buttons this past Thanksgiving. “What did you bring those dishes for? What is that you made? ...
Views: 1383 - How to Expand Time: 5 Ways to Enter the Spacious NOW - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comSince my cancer journey began over 3 years ago, I’ve been motivated to live fully while I’m alive, savoring each moment, relishing this precious life. As a result of that, something wonderful has happened: the quality of time has changed for me…time has miraculously expanded! I told a friend ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - Top 3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a QA Testing Company - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Darsh TSoftware testing is important to assure you deliver the best and expected results to the audience and stakeholders. It is advisable to take benefit of QA software testing service offered by the professional QA companies from the idealization stage of the software product. The QA team works at ...
Views: 1382 - *** Stress Relief: Take Up Cog-Knitting - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteGranny may be on to something that our comparatively inexperienced presence may not be aware of. We often run to Granny for her sage, sometimes cryptic, wisdom. And Grannies knit. Are the two related? Would we be well served by picking up a pair of knitting needles and a skein or two of yarn? ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Curiosity Transforms Fear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Wendy McDonnell"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein Watch a child examine a bug for the first time. What do you see? Wide eyes looking closely, touching, tasting, and asking “what’s that?” or “what does it do?” Curiosity is an emotion growing ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Divorce Stress? Navigating New Household Routines - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: Dear Susie: I have always been the “go-to” person who can always the job done. Lately I feel off-balance. In our marriage we shared responsibilities for the household, kids, and one another. Over time, as it became clear that we had different goals, our marriage could not survive. Though I ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - The No in Yes - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Thekla RichterEvery time you say yes, you are also saying no. Every time you say no, you are also saying yes. Many people find it challenging to say no… to their loved ones, to their boss, to their own many desires. If a request is made of them or a project shows up, they feel obligated to accept it, ...
Views: 1380(3 votes) - Multitasking & Stress Problems - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterMultitasking is a topic which has been much in the news recently. In layperson's terms it involves trying to do more than one thing at the same time. The phrase originally comes from the world of computers, where engineeers could devise systems flexible enough to perform several tasks at once. ...
Views: 1379 - There's Still Time to Create a Stress-Less Holiday Season! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNo question about it, Christmas is such an exciting time, filled with joy and goodwill. It’s also loaded with high expectations and the inevitable sense of urgency … shopping, decorating, activities for the kids, entertaining and s-t-r-e-s-s. No matter how aware we are that it's coming, and ...
Views: 1379 - HANDLING STRESS - by Stress is a natural and unavoidable feature of modern life. When the pressures of life become too much and we can't cope, stress operates like a screw gradually turning tighter and tighter. Often we don't realise that we are under stress until the pressure becomes too much and the lid starts ...
Views: 1378 - Safety Checklist - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently a client admitted to falling back into an old undesirable habit. Ashley had once again become a tyrant at home. She was obsessed with the cleanliness of her house. She worried about getting things done on time. She stopped interacting with her family. The only time she spoke to them was ...
Views: 1378 - Tackling Your To-Do List: Unforseen Events Will Arise - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff DavidsonBy Jeff Davidson Each day when you compose your to-do list, and begin merrily proceeding down the list, do you take into account what is likely to occur in the course of a day? No matter how well we compose our to-do lists, and how productive we are in handling the products and tasks on ...
Views: 1377 - Five Tricks to Bust Stress - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Cheryl CharronTOO 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: 1376 - Happy Families - by ¡°Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family...in another city!¡± George Burns
Many people rate work as their main source of stress, but for some, the routine of work is actually relief from the stress and chaos of their home life. This is especially tragic because the home ...
Views: 1376 - What Stress Does to Mental Capability - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from W. R. KlemmModern humans live a busy, hectic, and multi-tasking life full of uncertainties. It doesn’t take long for this to become stressful. Stress releases adrenalin that pumps us up and makes us more capable in the short term. Adrenalin even helps us remember. Stress also releases hormones called ...
Views: 1376 - Why Long Term Stress Is So Damaging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane RealToday many of us are facing a lot of physical and emotional stress. When we don’t have good ways to deal with all this stress, it can end up hurting us in many ways, physical and mental. If we live with too much stress for too long, it can start to overwhelm us mentally and too much stress can ...
Views: 1376(3 votes) - Do’s and Dont’s to Lessen Stress in Your Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherStress is a mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress comes in two forms. The good and the bad. It can occur anywhere in anytime. One major place that stress takes place is at work. Managing stress to lessen it helps you become productive and ...
Views: 1375 - How Is Cardio Stress Test Performed? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Charles BergerThe human heart is considered as the most vital organ in the human’s body. It is recommended to keep the heart in its best shape and make sure that it is always healthy. But, how would a person know if the human heart is at its best condition of if the human heart is having some troubles? There ...
Views: 1375 - Self Care During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonDuring 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: 1375 - Turning A Difficult Situation Into A Centering Practice - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Judy RingerI entered the service center of my car dealership ten minutes early for a scheduled maintenance. The service rep took my name and confirmed the details. After a few minutes, she asked if I'd be waiting for the car. I said "What do you mean? We spoke about this when I made the appointment. I need ...
Views: 1375 - Beyond Money and Power - a new set of values - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerLately I have been experiencing a ground swell of desire for a new way to be and live. I expect to see this from my clients, however I am seeing it in places and people I would not expect. Arianna Huffington shares her thoughts about redefining success in her new book, Thrive: The Third ...
Views: 1373 - Act Before You Snap! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Heather StepIgnore stress at your peril. This is the message from health professionals who have seen over and over again the role of human behaviour in illness. We are fortunate enough to enjoy increased life expectancy as well as a dramatic reduction in infectious diseases. Yet where does this increased ...
Views: 1372 - SItuational Leadership and Success Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Rick CarterLeadership is defined as “someone who guides or directs a group.” There are many ways to do this. The most visible and probably the most ineffective is to yell at people until they do something that looks like what you want them to do. That works once. But true situational leadership - that ...
Views: 1371 - Grass - Nature's Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Charles PrendergastStress relief can all too often become a medical issue – with pills and potions, visits to specialists and so on. In fact, many of us don’t realise that simply relaxing in the calming surrounds of our garden can be great therapy in itself. One of the most surprising facts about this, ...
Views: 1370 - Six Steps to Surviving Stress - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Catherine CardinalWhether the economy goes up or down, it looks like stress is here to stay. In addition to putting a strain on your body, one of the many side effects of protracted stress can be diminished self-esteem. It may be subtle, but feeling overwhelmed by responsibility erodes our ability to love ...
Views: 1370(7 votes) - Don't Worry, Be Unhappy - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kirsten MahoneyEncouraging being unhappy may seem like an unlikely offering coming from someone who purports to help people live more fulfilling, joyous lives but stick with me here for a few moments and I'll show you how being unhappy could provide your key to contentment. Many people, including myself, ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Top Six Stressful Situations Adults Typically Encounter and How to Deal with Them - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Anita GinsburgStress is an unavoidable side effect of life. There will always be events that force you to undergo a large amount of physical and emotional stress, which makes knowing how to handle those situations key to keeping yourself sane. Below is a list of the six most stressful situations that most ...
Views: 1369 - Conquer Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Roland TrujilloMost of us would like to deal with life's problems with calmness and understanding. Instead we find ourselves reacting and becoming upset. The more upset we become the more resentful we become toward others. We become impatient with them and then we become impatient with ourselves. Soon we start ...
Views: 1368 - ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What You Need to Know to Avoid This Condition - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDAre you on the fast-track to illness? The seeds of this debilitating condition may have already been sown, but it is not too late. You can stop things now and turn back towards health. In this article you will learn the two mental programmes which are the root of this debilitating condition. ...
Views: 1368(11 votes) - How To Create Steps That Manage Stress Caused By Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonGetting started is tough, isn’t it? Whatever it is that you want to do today, there’s always something else available that needs to get done that distracts you. Yep, it WAS that way for me too. This is how I CHANGED that! You see, the challenges I’m facing are big now. So I got the ...
Views: 1367 - Know Your Pressure Profile - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Michael LicenblatDealing with demanding clients, complaining customers or difficult colleagues is often distracting and can leave you feeling drained and irritated. In this frame of mind, you are less productive and have less patience for the clients and people you work with. The key to dealing with ...
Views: 1367 - Eight Steps Aid Autumn Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe've all enjoyed the summer months, but heading into Indian Summer and autumn, we may be challenged with anxiety and stress. This season is busier---school, kids' activities, work projects with year-end wrap up looming, less daylight and all those activities linked to preparedness for cold ...
Views: 1366 - You Can Breathe Easier After Reading These Tips About Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Charles BrownStress can be a major health risk if you aren't careful. Many specialists have found that stress is generally a combination of physical factors and mental factors. People who live in high stress environments understand that it's truly a balancing act to schedule everything perfectly; but in ...
Views: 1366 - 7 Ways to Delay Gratification in a Troubled Economy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergIn years of plenty, American society operated largely on the pleasure principal – embracing the notion that ‘I want what I want when I want it.’ Accustomed to instant gratification and a sense of entitlement, people were emotionally conditioned to have it all. The average American carries nine ...
Views: 1365 - Getting Organized for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Susan StewartIf one of your main sources of stress is the sheer number of things that need to be done, being organized should help you feel more at peace. A good sense of organization will also make you more efficient. Simplifying will help you feel less overwhelmed. Everyone has their own personal style, ...
Views: 1364 - How to Create More Meaningful Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonAre you longing for more meaningful relationships? A good place to start is with the people you love. These are the people who matter to you and you matter to them. I had an interesting revelation last night I wanted to share with you. I’ve known my husband for over 20 years. Sometimes we ...
Views: 1363 - De-Stress with the Breath - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Bette PhelanStress overload is a serious health problem in America today. The more "stressed out" we become, the more vulnerable we are to colds, flu, allergies, ulcers, high blood pressure and even heart attacks. Stress taxes our system and drains our energy, particularly targeting organs like the adrenal ...
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