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- Co-Sleeping: Should Your Child Sleep In Your Bed? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2021 from Tech SeoCo-sleeping is the practice where the child sleeps in bed with his parents. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics related to pediatric sleep. Let’s see why. Some people argue that co-sleeping is the right and natural way to raise a child because ...
Views: 592 - Coaching for Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonI am a writer, speaker, stress buster, life coach, problem solver, people empowerer, laughter lover, dedicated saboteur disarmer, hypnotherapist, inspiration generator, insight seeker and genius finder! But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time in my life when I could have written a thesis ...
Views: 1538 - Code To Confidence: Cyber Security Wisdom For Personal Empowerment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2024 from Christopher thomasThe significance of cyber security in the digital age, where technology is permeating every aspect of our lives, cannot be emphasized. Cyber security is essential to maintaining our online safety and privacy, from securing financial assets to preserving personal information. But a lot of people ...
Views: 318 - Coffee, Smoking Aggravate Stress, Cause Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCoffee breaks and smoking can aggravate rather than relieve stress. They will also give you more wrinkles! This was revealed by Dr. Mario Orlandi, Dr. Donald Prue, and medical journalist Annette Spence in the “Encyclopedia of Good Health: Stress and Mental ...
Views: 2411 - College and school stress management - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Peter SauerStress and College Stress and college life and how to handle it. (Naturally ...no pills) Universities and colleges are abuzz with admission activity these days. Lots of students who have passed out of grade12 are looking to get admission into the course of their choice at the ...
Views: 916 - Combat Stress with These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kell TremaynStress is a part of living, and research suggests that stress is on the rise. Stress is not good for your health, which raises the importance of dealing with stress. Here we give you 5 tips to combat stress in your everyday life. What causes you stress Often a first step in stress ...
Views: 1302 - Combating Emotional Eating During the Holidays by ACE/Pilates Certified CEO of No Xcuses FItness, Ilana Milstein - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Ian MonroeSince COVID hit in March, many have integrated wine and a medley of chocolate chip cookies into a daily diet. It seems like there is extra time to binge watch Netflix and food. This holiday season, in addition to the stresses of everyday life, there will be even more emotional triggers that may ...
Views: 743 - Combatting Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Karen GranelleThe human body is an amazing thing. As long as we take care of and respect our bodies by exercising, eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and getting enough rest, our bodies can and will heal themselves! Our immune system is an amazing and powerful concept. It's our built-in army just ...
Views: 1221 - Come Back to Love: A Self Loving Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Robyn VogelIt’s a powerful time right now. The Earth is showing us her power, the dark is entering the light, it’s renewal time for those celebrating the Jewish New Year and on the Hindu calendar it’s the holiest of holidays – Navaratri. If you are feeling tired from all the energy swirling ...
Views: 1731 - Comforting the Little Orphan Girl - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaWhen life hands me a very difficult time, and I feel defeated and overwhelmed, I enter a hopeless and helpless state of mind I think of as The Little Orphan girl. This is the way I felt, as a teen, when I lost nearly my whole family, father, aunts and uncles, between the ages of 12 and 18. ...
Views: 1780 - Common Physical Effects of Stress and How to Get Rid of Them - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Truth be told, stress is not bad at all. You know how it makes you feel more inspired and motivated to beat the clock or perhaps exceed the expectations of your colleagues or peers. However, there are times when the level of stress goes too ...
Views: 734 - Commonsense Solutions to Our Three Main Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2021 from William CottringerCommonsense Solutions to Our Three Main Conflicts By Bill Cottringer “Ideologies separate us. Dreams and anguish bring us together.” ~Eugene Ionesco. To help identify the source that drives our three main conflicts, I am taking the liberty of expanding the meaning of the ...
Views: 512 - Communication and Self-Management to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2006 from Joshua UebergangNot enough time, boss pushing for work to be completed, children are annoying you, bills to pay, shopping to be done, housework to do, partner asking for your help... Does this sound like a familiar scenario in your life? Stress is always with us controlling what we do and how we feel. If ...
Views: 873 - Conflict In The Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Mae NewsomeConflict In The Workplace Do you know the most common reason for conflict in the workplace? It is the inability of employees to recognize personality types of others and know how to react accordingly during a heated discussion. When most of us are challenged our initial reaction is to ...
Views: 892 - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
Views: 1920 - Conquer Stage Fright through Visualization - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you familiar with this? You’re on for an interview in the next hour, yet as early as five hours ago, your palms are already sweating. Large beads of sweat are falling from your forehead too. You can certainly feel your stomach churning, and ...
Views: 2084 - 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 - Contagious Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from Keith WilhelmYes. Stress is contagious. Just ask my wife. What it would be like to come home every day to a grumpy spouse. I used to do this to my spouse. Then I began to notice that she was beginning to become grumpy also. My stress was beginning to affect her. She had finally caught my contagions ...
Views: 1997 - Control Your Anger, Don't Let It Control You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanAnger can be a paralyzing and debilitating condition. But it can be a terrifying and degrading experience for your child if you’re taking your anger out on them. Physical and verbal abuse of a child can have lasting and lethal implications, so it’s crucial that as a parent, you do ...
Views: 864 - Control Your Stress With These Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHow 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: 975 - Controlling and Managing Anger for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2004 from Susan StewartStress is an unavoidable condition of life today. It's a very natural reaction to situations that may cause us disappointment, hurt, frustration, sadness, confusion, shame or other negative emotions. It can be the result of hurt pride or unreasonable expectations. In some instances, angry ...
Views: 4458 - Controlling Stress - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Charles EduardosStress is caused by your body preparing to face a physical threat - and then doing nothing. When we get wound up our bodies prepare to hit something or to run away - that's how our ancestors stayed alive before we built towns with walls and weapons to defend ourselves. Of course, nowadays, ...
Views: 1350 - 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 - Cooling My Hot Buttons - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Judy RingerI needed to stop and breathe about a thousand times yesterday what with unaware customer service reps and nasty tech glitches – my favorite hot buttons. It all began when I took my car in to be serviced first thing and learned the service rep had forgotten I needed a ride home. I had ...
Views: 1033 - Cope with Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceI truly hope that you are not trying to cope with depression because I have spoken to and met many people who have had it or still have it and it really is a tough one to deal with. Not only is the illness itself hard but there is a stigma attached to it where people might assume you have a ...
Views: 1594 - Cope with Holiday Stress through Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. New Year and Christmas are just two of the most anticipated holidays of the year. It’s the season where families and friends get together. The chilly evenings turn out to be fun times to ice-skate in the Rockefeller or shop at Macy’s or simply ...
Views: 653 - Coping Mechanisms - by Submitted on May 29, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiEvery day, whether it’s a fantastic day, a so-so one, a day of crisis, or during a pandemic, life is happening to you. Life calls upon you to decide how to respond, and how you choose to act makes a big difference in the quality of your life: how effective you are, and how happy you are. Would ...
Views: 919 - Coping with Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Svetlana AntonyshynNowadays life is very fast-paced with all the pressing responsibilities: children, work, finances, relationships, extended family and so on. It is easy to get lost in your thoughts and suppressed feelings! The Statistics Canada Community Health Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing has ...
Views: 2075 - Coping with Debt Stress - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansThe present state of the economy is having an adverse affect on more than just the pocketbook. According to a recent Associated Press-AOL Health Poll, debt stress is impacting the health of as many as 10-16 million people in this country. Of those polled, 27% suffered from ulcers or ...
Views: 1131 - Coping With Stress - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from David OttEverything that has an impact on us from within or without is stressful. Heat, light, sound, job and relationship expectations, change, etc. all create a certain amount of stress. Only when this stress builds to the point of DISTRESS within an individual is the FEAR (Fight- Flight-Freeze) ...
Views: 1848 - Coping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2005 from Cecil McIntoshCoping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps Attack and conquer deadly killer stress. In the 14 years of teaching relaxation/meditation most people have admitted that stress is an issue they have ignored. You ignore stress because it does not attack you like a big bang. Stress gradually creeps up on ...
Views: 1279 - Coping With Stress In The Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Greg FrostWith the rapid advancement of technology, the stresses faced at work have also increased. Many people dread going to work, hence the term “Monday Blues”. What is the reason for this? There is partly the fear from being retrenched in bad times, leading to greater job insecurity on the ...
Views: 843 - Coping With Stress: Identifying Negative Behaviour & Developing Healthy Coping Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2022 from Engr AhmadAs adults, we never imagined life would get this busy, and sometimes it all becomes difficult to manage. Often it feels as if we have a million and one things to juggle, from work, family responsibilities and commitments, and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. The good news is that ...
Views: 428 - Coping With Workplace Sress – Focus On One Thing At A Time To Minimize Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Gareth SelbyIn the workplace, we all seem to get swamped by several different tasks and requests all at the same time. We have the boss screaming for those reports to be submitted to him by midday, several clients wanting their jobs to be completed immediately and your co-workers hounding and nagging you ...
Views: 2131 - Could You Be Increasing Your OWN Stress Level? - by WHAT, EXACTLY, IS "STRESS"?
Simply put, stress is a signal that something needs to change. It's the body-mind's innate response to internal and external factors that disrupt normal functioning or disturb emotional, cognitive or physical well-being. Perhaps you've heard stories of, say, a 5' 2" ...
Views: 698 - Could You Be Your Own Worst Enemy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayThe toughest challenge for many right now is too much to do and no time to do it. Often reorganisations have shifted responsibilities, and maybe there are fewer people to handle the same amount of work. This may be affecting you, your team or perhaps a friend or family member. Now I don’t ...
Views: 1177 - COVID-19 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiKnowing that most of you are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share some thoughts I’ve had for how to cope with the challenges you’re facing as a result. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about what to do; this is uncharted territory for us all. The most important ...
Views: 895 - Crazy Drivers Make Me Mad - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Control Personality. Sam and I were having a conversation about why he’s depressed. I said that I knew his dad, Carl, had the same problem. Yeah, he thought his personality was like his dad’s in some ways. Like his dad, he’s angry a lot. (By the way, over time, ...
Views: 1177 - Create Calm and Peace using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 2156 - Create Calm and Peace Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 1709 - Creating A Stress Free Golf Event - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Alan MartinThe article to follow was written by me for a regional golf publication in 2005. If you're organizing a golf tournament, outing or event as they're all referred by, it should provide a tip or two which I hope helps you run it virtually stress free. Throughout New Jersey in 2004 well over one ...
Views: 2206 - Creative Writing for RAWs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lynette CraneSome years ago, I called a dear friend of mine, Mary, to ask her advice. All I got was her answering machine, hour after hour. Alarmed that this usually accessible person didn’t seem to be available, I called her best friend, Amy. Together, we become more alarmed. Both of us started making ...
Views: 1036 - Credit Without Cash Backing It Up Spells Depression! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf we are accustomed to eating out three times a week, and for financial reasons can only eat out twice, we feel deprived. Additionally, if we only eat at exclusive restaurants (wouldn’t be caught dead in a chain!), then we will feel disadvantaged if we have to eat at an Olive Garden, or, dare I ...
Views: 624 - Crystal Healing For Beginners: The Most Common Crystals - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Eric DesuzaRight from Amethyst to Turquoise, here’s a mini-guide to crystals for beginners. Understand their colors and how they are used in crystal therapy. Let's look at the common crystals you'd want to know about as you enter into the realm of crystal healing. We've alphabetically arranged ...
Views: 579 - De-Stress For Relief - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Pamela Avery, MDDo you have too much to do with too little time to get it done? Are you constantly frazzled, trying to do all that you want or need to do? Does the end of the month bring financial worries without relief in sight? Do you struggle to juggle your work, your home, your family and your spouse? Do ...
Views: 856 - 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 ...
Views: 1361 - De-stress with These Fabulous Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you know that stress can kill? In fact, it’s one of the leading reasons why you get sick. When you’re under too much stress, your immune system stops to function fully well. Thus, it’s easier for viruses and bacteria to attack your body. ...
Views: 1224 - De-Stress Your Busy Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Anne VidovichThere is an epidemic in cities everywhere and the epidemic is stress. We see the signs/effects of stress everywhere. Communities, support systems, self-care, parenting, spirituality, and physical health are being negatively affected by our responses to being overwhelmed, stressed, and ...
Views: 1165 - De-Stressing for Worried Folks - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary FitzpatrickDE-STRESSING for Worried Folks Did you know that 75% of Americans report that they feel “great stress” at least one day a week and I’m sure that number has increased during the current economy? So what can you do to help yourself thrive? Pay more attention to what you have control ...
Views: 1423 - Deal with it - Proactively! Reduce your Stress with this Proven Tip, part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWould you prefer an easier life? Me, too! Yet how many of us are willing to put in the effort for life to become easier? You already appreciate the value of investing so you have money for later, but is that the only thing that will give you an easier life? Let's agree what's plain to see: ...
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