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- 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 - Activities That Will Help Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Wolf MatejekSome people think that it’s almost impossible to find an outlet while under stress. Most stressed individuals think that doing fun activities will not reduce the effect of problems that they tackle under career, social or personal pressure – which is a very poor way to get cope or rid them of ...
Views: 1238 - Acupuncture And Stress: An Ancient Answer To A Modern Problem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Evonne LevyStudies have linked high levels of stress to any number of health problems, ranging from acne to heart failure. Unfortunately we all experience stress sometimes. It is an unavoidable part of modern life. While you may not be able to avoid stress, you can counteract the negative effects it has on ...
Views: 552 - Adaptogens for Stress Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekWhen a human is under chronic stress from one or more of the four daily stressors, some systems in the body shut down and others are activated. The daily stressors include mental, physical, emotional, and environmental stress. Some of the systems that shut down include metabolism, digestion, ...
Views: 998 - Addiction to Numbness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Margaret PaulLinda sat opposite me at one of my five-day Inner Bonding Intensives. She had decided to attend the Intensive because her depression, which had plagued her for years, was not being helped by medication or by the numerous forms of therapy that she had tried. As she sat opposite me, telling me ...
Views: 2499 - Addiction Treatments Have Been Shown To Be Effective - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2022 from Kim SmithThere is no single approach that is certain to be effective in treating addiction. Your specific requirements may require a different course of treatment. Select the therapy that is most efficient for you, the amount of care that you require the requirements of your mental health, or the cost of ...
Views: 420 - Advice And Tips About Controlling Stress In Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaLearning to manage stress in your everyday life can make a huge difference in your attitude, mood, and lifestyle. Stress can have many adverse effects on your health, including a weakening of the immune system. This article contains several easy tips to help you control and reduce the amount of ...
Views: 949 - Affirming Peace. The only way to bring peace to this world - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHave you ever wondered what would happen if war was declared and no one showed up? There is much discussion around the world about creating lasting peace… and yet there is more fighting going on globally than any other time in our history. Why? I believe that it is because of our belief ...
Views: 1287 - Affordable Housing is One of Our Most Important Investments - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Mike WilliamsAffordable housing is crucial and basic to a healthy community. Some people have come to view affordable housing units as a threat to their neighborhoods, fearing that, with an affordable housing complex nearby, their property value will go down and people with serious problems will move ...
Views: 571 - Affordable Housing is One of Our Most Important Investments - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Mike WilliamsAffordable housing is crucial and basic to a healthy community. Some people have come to view affordable housing units as a threat to their neighborhoods, fearing that, with an affordable housing complex nearby, their property value will go down and people with serious problems will move ...
Views: 570 - After the Terror - by As we now are only too aware, "stress' sometimes means a lot more than just feeling uptight or upset about everyday life. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD) is a very unpleasant, sometimes disabling problem which often affects those who experience or witness horrific events as well as ...
Views: 648 - Alarms - Be Smart, Be Safe - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Donald PetersAlarms are indicators of the imminent dangers such as burglary. Alarms help you to prepare yourself to face such unpleasant situations. There are a lot of alarm systems available in the market, all designed to serve different purposes. Different Kinds of Alarms: Burglar alarms Neither ...
Views: 915 - Albrecht's Four Types of Stress Managing Common Pressures - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Gabriel GutierrezImagine that you work in human resources, and you've recently been dealing with a lot of people problems. It's been another long day. You're now meeting with your last "client" before you go home. As you listen to this person's story, you start to get tense. You find yourself avoiding making ...
Views: 1693 - Alert Yourself To Breath And Laughter for Stress Release - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonLaughing helps! Laughter releases pressure. Empowers you to dare to be a bit bolder. Encourages a bit of the relaxation response that opens your way to stress release. Get more laughter by alerting yourself to your breath. Take a slow, deep breath in. Hold it a moment, then breathe out ...
Views: 1329 - 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 - Amazing Benefits and Uses of Ashwagandha That You Must Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2022 from bhagwan mehtaHailed as the ‘king of Ayurvedic herbs’, Ashwagandha works well in reducing anxiety and stress. Ashwagandha tablets may also significantly enhance strength, promote glucose metabolism and boost testosterone levels. Roots of ashwagandha have a horsey smell (in Sanskrit, ashva ...
Views: 647 - Amazing Stress Solutions For Small Spaces - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Lynda WellsBy Lynda Wells, PH.D.(c) Well, well, well. There you are, again. Hunched over your computer staring at the screen. Begin to relax your shoulders. Is that better? Just think about your back. Think about your hands as they are poised over the keyboard or clutching the mouse. Lean back. Now, ...
Views: 1410 - Amusement Reduces Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyWhat makes you smile inside and out, tickles your funny bone, and brings you to bursts of laughter? We all know the benefits of laughter. It gets our energy flowing, massages our internal organs, boosts our immune system and most important, feels wonderful. So what gets in the way of being ...
Views: 1306 - An ABC for quick stress management - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Julia HarrisStress 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: 2101 - Anger - A Powerful Force We Can Direct & Control - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Krystal KuehnAll sorts of things can trigger irritability in people, from minor traffic jams to major headaches. Everyone gets upset or annoyed sometimes. We all have lost our temper and reacted without thinking. We have succumbed to anger that drives us to say and do things we normally wouldn’t. And it is ...
Views: 2382 - Anger Management - You’re Furious At Someone What to Do - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Someone insults you, spreads false rumors about you, hurts a close friend, criticizes you, disturbs you, yells at you. And your usual response to all these situations? Get angry. But think again. Who gets more hurt and upset when you get ...
Views: 787 - 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 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 - Anger Management Skills - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Michael MalegaKnowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take a few minutes to read what we have to say. Surly it would help to get a grasp on Anger Management Skills. Anger is a lifelike emotion, it is not possible for anybody not to be angry as we face different ...
Views: 950 - 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 - 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 - Another Tip for Calming the Mind in Increments Series: Using the C.A.L.M© Approach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2015 from Judith HolderAnother approach on the path to a calm mind is something I refer to as the C.A.L.M© Approach. You will read about this approach in a minute, but first, let’s talk further about the busy mind. A busy or monkey mind kicks into high gear when surrounded by events and situations that seem to fuel ...
Views: 1319 - Anxiety & Stress Management - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kyle FerrolyFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked. Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ...
Views: 1800 - Anxiety And Stress - Use NLP To Overcome Them And Relax - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyNow more than ever, scientific investigations are confirming the essential responsibility of stress in causing and aggravating numerous psychological and somatic afflictions. In the June 6, 1983 issue of Time Magazine, the cover story described stress as "The Epidemic of the Eighties." It also ...
Views: 1396 - Anxiety And Stress Fatigue - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Lorraine RoachIt is quite possible that your anxiety and stress fatigue has both a physical and emotional component. Many of us have a constant stream of chatter going on in our heads — a kind of stress implant from our earliest years — that requires a great deal of subconscious energy to manage. Learning ...
Views: 985 - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1670 - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1890 - 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 - Anxiety- Best Way to Cure Yourselves - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Britton Raj“Get over it” or “Smarten up” is that what we tell, or at least think, when one of our friends or a family member has let a situation or event linger? Do we ever consider that they may not be able to just get over it or smarten up; they may be dealing with a real illness and need real help, not ...
Views: 4361 - Applying the Brakes to Wonder Woman - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Adele AlfanoIf you are like most women, you are trying to keep your head above water in this speed- crazed world, stretched too thin on your time and juggling ten projects at a time. Sound familiar! My best friend Tina and myself have a great joke and we always state we consider ourselves “wonder women” and ...
Views: 2128 - Are Employees Crying to be Heard? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Dawna JonesAn intriguing discussion popped up on social media. It all started with a question: “Is crying in the workplace okay? Does it show you are genuinely human or weak or overly sensitive or ______________(fill in the blank)?” Underneath a question like that is the proverbial value assessment: ‘Is ...
Views: 1330 - Are Employees Crying to be Heard? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Dawna JonesAn intriguing discussion popped up on social media. It all started with a question: “Is crying in the workplace okay? Does it show you are genuinely human or weak or overly sensitive or ______________(fill in the blank)?” Underneath a question like that is the proverbial value assessment: ‘Is ...
Views: 1449 - Are People Scary? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Ronit BarasHow did the world become a place where we fear others, sue them, keep our children away from them, while we know little, if anything, about who they are and what they think? Let’s have a look at the impact of statistics on our beliefs and find out how we can choose to brighten up our world ...
Views: 1888 - Are the world's hardest working countries the least happy? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisMany of us have stayed later at work to meet a tight deadline or finish a large project — but would we work frequent unpaid hours? Have you considered the toll this can have on your mental health and wellbeing? It is well established and commonly known across the world that work-related stress ...
Views: 671 - Are There Still Differences Between Male and Female Psyches? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from William CottringerAre There Still Differences Between Male and Female Psyches? By Bill Cottringer After John Gray’s Book “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus” came out decades ago, significant mental and emotional differences between the sexes explained many of the difficulties that caused ...
Views: 1800 - Are You A Dog With A Bone? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Lorraine CohenHave you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog that is intent on hanging onto it? They sink their teeth into the bone and hold on. They chew on it can play with it for hours before walking away or burying it somewhere. That’s how I feel sometimes when I’m holding onto something ...
Views: 1355 - Are You A Worry Wart? How To Break Free And Reclaim Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Miki Strong"Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness." ~Unknown You feel it creeping up on you like a bad dream. With one small thought, it starts in the pit of your stomach as a flutter and quickly builds momentum to debilitating fear. You can't move. You can't breathe. ...
Views: 1044 - Are You Addicted to Stress? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelA little stress in your life is actually good for you. It wakes up your creativity, fuels your vitality and keeps your immune system vigilant. The qualifying word is little. When you find yourself rushing from activity to activity and no personal time for yourself, it’s not the external world ...
Views: 1059 - Are You Afraid to Journal? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Carolyn ShannonIs your privacy extremely important to you? Do you live in or work in an environment where your boundaries are often ignored or crossed? Does the thought of someone reading your diary or journal terrify you? One of the more humorous representations of the ramifications of this is portrayed ...
Views: 1349 - Are You Anxious, Nervous, Worried or Stressed? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever feel uncomfortable, anxious or tense? Are there things that you worry about – things that sometimes even keep you awake at night? Are you ever nervous or apprehensive? Do you get hassled or lose your temper easily? Do you feel that you suffer from stress? If you perceive ...
Views: 3599 - Are you determined not to age? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Lynette CraneWe live in a youth-oriented society, where the fastest growing group, the Baby Boomers, learned, “Never trust anyone over thirty.” They’ve probably extended that limit by now; I haven’t checked recently to see what it is. 60? 70? We see ads everywhere for products and services to erase ...
Views: 778 - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1417 - Are You Feeling Overwhelmed Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2022 from Lisa BoussonFeeling overwhelmed yet? I know I am at times, so whenever I’m intuiting something that’s troublesome, I imagine you may be as well. With that said, I often do research to find possible solutions – solutions that aren’t only physical, but also spiritual, which can aid us in our day-to-day ...
Views: 509 - Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Tips to Improve Your Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2023 from Hazel SansburyIn today's fast-paced world, the importance of sleep is often underestimated, yet it plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Adequate sleep is vital for individuals of all ages, serving as a foundation for good health and a higher quality of life. Unfortunately, many ...
Views: 294 - Are You Having Fun? - by I remember, when I was a child, I never thought about fun I just had it. It was everywhere. An empty can and a stick became a toy, chasing butterflies was a blast, and just sitting on the porch with a Popsicle was a stitch. Somewhere in between then and now life became serious. I can't put my ...
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