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- Understanding the Stress Response - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Dennis HartWith high levels of stress running rampant in our society, it's more important than ever to learn ways to relax. In order to do this, it is helpful to understand what's going on physically and emotionally during periods of high stress. When a person is in a calm and relaxed state, the ...
Views: 1331(4 votes) - 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 - Four Tips For Breaking Out Of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI know it so well. That feeling of overwhelm. Feeling like I'll never get it all done. Feeling like I have so much to do and not enough time to do it in. Feeling pressured by all I want to accomplish and all that my life entails. Feeling like it never ends, no matter how efficient I ...
Views: 1330 - Getting Stress to Work FOR You - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Ronnie NijmehThere's no getting around it, stress is a fact of life. So, if it is such a given, how is it that some people are calm while chaos swirls around them, and others are on the verge of 'losing it'? It comes down to a matter of choice. We can use chose to stress to our advantage (if we know HOW to ...
Views: 1330 - Mountain Climbing over Molehills - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2003 from Rhoberta ShalerSomeone has said that the greatest cause of ulcers is mountain-climbing over mole-hills! Is that the way you get your exercise? Many folks allow themselves to be thrown off course by minor or imaginary threats. Often they interpret these as life-or-death, or do-or-die situations. They put so ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - 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 - Stress Bust or Bust! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Nanci SimariSTRANGE and TRUE!! A little of this, a little of that. Use your brain! That’s what I do when it comes to living my life- be it scholastic efforts, professional pursuits, or personal relationships. I take advice and lessons from many sources, then pick and choose which is best for me. Nearly ...
Views: 1329 - It's not about you - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachYesterday I had conversation with my friend on Facebook. She wrote that somebody made her cry and she don't want to back to work next day. I made a comment that this is not about her, she was in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I should mention she is working at the hospital; people are ...
Views: 1328 - Five Proven Ways To Reduce Stress In The Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Chris WilliamsStress is draining the energy, productivity and profits out of companies all over the world. Stress, often called the “plague of modern day society,” causes more than one million U.S. workers per day to miss work. It’s no wonder that there is a wellness revolution going on and many companies ...
Views: 1327 - How The Holidays Should Be - The Leader Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardLeaders 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: 1327(1 vote) - Solving The Wellness Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceDo you know how stress is destroying your life and what to do about it? You’ve all heard of stress but most people think of stress as the emotional kind and are not aware of another kind of stress – oxidative stress. Let's talk about emotional stress first. Hans Selye is known as the ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - Self Talk Shakedown - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronAs a man thinketh, so is he. Once you realize that your world arises from your thoughts and emotions, that your outer situations reflect your inner state, you start to see a much larger pattern working in your life. You start to understand how your financial, relationship and health situations ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - The Natural Way to Deal with Stress - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Barry WheelockWhilst being under immense stress I developed a way to escape from it, which was so powerful that I wanted to share it with others and now I know it is helping lots of people. Stress can hit us in so many ways at almost any time; it could be a late plane or train, an important e-mail arriving ...
Views: 1326 - How Does Stress Affect Your Overall Health? Top Seven Ways to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Suzanne GloverHaving stress affect your overall health today is a widespread concern. While, the signs of stress are numerous and worth discussing, of more importance is learning the best ways to relieve stress. This article answers the question, "How does stress affect health?" as well as describes one of ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Easy Stress management techniques- Time management and organizing - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhile stress comes and goes for most people, for some it never goes away. Such people will show poor performance, be very irritable and lost their temper over trivial things. One of the most important things to do in such cases is get help. Unless it’s out of control, it need not be a ...
Views: 1324(3 votes) - Feeling Stressed - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Eileen BurnsMany of us get a bit stressed out some time. Particularly when the demands of Life seems to be never ending. Especially when suffering from trauma, long term stressors, a demanding lifestyle or poor health. Our response to stress can become much more chronic, leading to symptoms or ...
Views: 1324 - Help To Overcome Exam Stress - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonNot everyone feels good about going into exams. No matter how much you prepare in terms of learning and diligent study time, you also have to ensure that you remain calm and relaxed so as to ensure your memory and recall ability flows in an optimal manner. Competition to get into good ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - 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) - How to Get Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Candace CzarnyGetting a good night's sleep is more important than we might realize. After all, scientists have calculated that we spend more than a third of our lives sleeping. With all that time spent in bed, why not make the most of it and get the best restful sleep possible? By using Feng Shui, you can do ...
Views: 1324(3 votes) - Options for Migraine Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauThere are a lot of migraine treatment options available for everyone out there. The thing is finding the right one for you. What might work for Martha, may not work for John. Each person’s body chemistry and makeup is unique, thus finding the right treatment for you may prove to be quite a ...
Views: 1324 - Stress Relief for Women, and It's Free - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kathy Woodard (Wilson)Stress relief is the number one thing most women need more of. There are so many stressors on women today; family, work, finances, health, relationships. Good or bad, stress is a major part of our lives. And the biggest obstacle to obtaining relief women have are their own beliefs. Many women ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Business Coaching and Introverts - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Lynette CraneWhen you hire a business coach and develop a program or product, the first marketing instructions you get will probably be something like this: “Contact your friends, send them a warm letter, offer them your services or product, and ask them if they know people who would be interested.” Bingo! ...
Views: 1321 - Four Simple Strategies To Proactively Minimize Working Mom Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderIt is a fact; stress is a part of our lives and contributes to 90% of all illness. And, unfortunately, working moms tend to experience it more often and from my many different angles. They feel stressed when they wake up a they are scurrying around, trying to get as much done as they can before ...
Views: 1321 - Do BE Do BE Do.... Getting Things Done While Being Mindful: Personal Life Coach Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaTO DO Lists help us to remember important tasks that need to be done. List making is a great tool for focus and efficiency that I recommend as a personal life coach. And I acknowledge the list makers of the world, like myself. Lists really do help with productivity! But have you noticed that ...
Views: 1320 - 5 Facts about your happiness - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira Strange“That’s life!” says my grandma whilst she is watching sad or upsetting movies. “That’s life!!” she says when she is watching TV programs where everyone is shouting at each other whilst trying to work out who is the father of the newborn baby. Yes, this might be ‘Life’ for many people, but ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - 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 - Dealing with the Stress of a Relocation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Sarika PeriwalIt is human nature to be apprehensive of change; to be hesitant of taking a leap into the unknown. Unfortunately this very human tendency can limit your growth; both personal and professional. When there is a need to branch out and move to a new place for professional reasons, there could be ...
Views: 1319 - Life Is Not Supposed to Be All About Problems - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you wake every day, move through your day, and go to bed with problems on your mind? Maybe you’d like to do something about that right now. What can you do that’s quick? Reframe the problem or your perceptions about it to make a difference, even if just a small shift at first. I ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Stress Relief for Dummies - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from michael atmaWhile there are many relaxation techniques that claim to reduce the stress of the frustrating pressures you face at work or in life, most only touch the surface. The secret is to not only treat the symptoms of stress but to eliminate the cause. There are some great stress relaxation techniques ...
Views: 1318 - Not Every Interested Client Is A Buying Client: 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterTrue or false: Every now and then, you in your role as salesperson will meet someone who simply won't buy what you are selling. Well, obviously, that's true, right? I mean, no one has a 100% sales record. Because even though you have taken all the top-notch sales training courses and the ...
Views: 1317(5 votes) - Recession proof your business with teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhy is it that some people are thriving during these uncertain economic times, while others are struggling? Chances are those that are doing well have diversified their revenue streams; especially on the Internet. It’s amazing how many ways there are to legitimately make money on the Internet. ...
Views: 1317 - How Important Is It to Tell the Truth? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Troy Rampy“All of us contain Music & Truth, but most of us can’t get it out.” —- Mark Twain Okay. Here’s one of my favorite topics. And one I struggle with as much as the next guy. When I was growing up, I had a natural tendency to tell the truth, always. I was brought up with that ethic and it ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - How to Manage Your Acute & Chronic Stress - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Tom CasanoWe all have to deal with stress. Some of us can handle stress better than others. But the more tools, knowledge, and skills that you have, the better off you'll be able at handling it. This guide will help you to improve your quality of life and your overall well-being, with some coping ...
Views: 1316 - Play! The Sanity Saver For Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Eileen McDarghThe opposite of work is not play. It's depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination And Invigorates The Soul. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies on what goes wrong when people do not play-studying ...
Views: 1316(5 votes) - Stress Management: A Matter of Life and Health - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Irina KerzhnermanIt's common sense that we all need to manage our stress. But, did you know that managing stress effectively is a matter of life and of health? The Stress Response is a series of biochemical events in the human body designed to help a person respond to some sense of danger in the environment. ...
Views: 1316 - Controlling Stress and Tension in an Easy and Effective Manner - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaIt is very crucial to opt for measures for controlling stress and tension as persistently high feelings of stress can take a toll on your health as well as your attitude towards personal and professional life. If these disorders are not dealt with properly and on time then you might suffer from ...
Views: 1315 - I See the Signs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMany of us are well aware of situations or circumstances that cause us stress. In the moment we can recognize the signs of emotional response to the stress we are suddenly experiencing. Are we as good at recognizing stress over the long term? What about stress that slowly creeps in? This ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Is It Time to Simplify? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorCould a lesson from Super Nanny apply to you and your personal and professional life? If you feel stressed and overwhelmed… yeah. The parents Super Nanny Jo Frost went to help were well-meaning—they wanted to give their children the best head start in life. Unfortunately, this meant not only ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Top 5 Natural Stress Relievers - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Sherry HarrisLooking for simple and all natural ways to relax and reduce the negative effects of stress on your physical and emotional well being? Then try these five great natural stress relievers. 1. Chamomile Tea: Chamomile has amazing soothing properties and is a wonderful sleep aid so it is a great ...
Views: 1315 - Stress Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s well worth the effort to raise your level of stress awareness. There are physical health benefits; there are emotional health benefits; there are improvements of life experience benefits to having constant honest stress awareness. As with all things in life, balance is essential to ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Seven Strategies to Care for Yourself during Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Afsaneh Noori1. It is easy to neglect your body’s needs, which is the last thing you want to do in a period of high stress. Pay attention to your body, take deep cleansing breaths, eat well and drink plenty of water, exercise, go for a walk and stretch. 2. Every emotion is a message and serves a purpose so ...
Views: 1313 - Know your Symptoms of Stress! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeEveryone experiences stress to a different degree. How does your day start? Does the alarm clock stress you awake before you get even more stressed over breakfast and getting their children ready for school? Then it is out into the big wide world to get your dose of stress from the ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Regain Control - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanOver the past 5 years, since I began my professional coaching practice, I have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people experiencing overwhelm. This heightened feeling of being stretched to the limit can contribute to increased sleepless nights, increased levels of stress, a sense of ...
Views: 1312 - Overwhelmed? Here's How to Move That Elephant - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite- Have you ever procrastinated long enough for an elephant-sized pile of to-do post-it notes to congregate on your desk? - Have you ever taken on a project that is just to big to tackle? - Are you backed into a corner overwhelmed at the giant-sized task before you? Uh-oh. You have ...
Views: 1312 - If You Feel Better, Your Brain Performs Better - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Charles EduardosIt’s been said that through meditation, you are able to calm not only your body but your mind as well. It may sound too difficult to try, however, there are ways to make meditation as simple as possible. This article for those who are hesitant to meditate because of the perception that ...
Views: 1310 - Overworked and Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Rhonda NeelyDo you ever sit down and write a To Do list and at the end of the day you find that you couldn't get everything done that was on your list? Then you start the next day's To Do list with the items left over from the day before and add to it for the new day? That is how I was taught to get ...
Views: 1310(6 votes) - To-Do vs. Inspired-to-Do - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI’m a solopreneur who enjoys what I do; so I was amazed when I woke one morning not wanting to do any of it! I had to assess what had happened and flip it. It started the prior week, and proved to be a needed reminder of what I’d discovered about to-do vs. inspired-to-do, and temporarily ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - 3 Tips on How to Live Stress-Free in Troubled Times - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Zara GreenEverybody knows troubling times. What troubles one, might not trouble another, but one thing is certain - everybody's troubled by something. Understanding who you are and aligning yourself with the challenges that life presents is key to surviving all troubled times. If you'll develop the ...
Views: 1309 - Ask a Chaplain: Stressed Out - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Jeremiah BlackburnI would like to start a section called Ask a Chaplain in which I try to answer some questions that some individuals have. There is wisdom in asking the right question and if you have a question, chances are someone else has it as well. This summer I worked with ROTC students in the midst of a ...
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