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- Stress Response - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Vickie GriffithA young college athlete stands at the free throw line and throws the basketball at the basket over and over again. She is visualizing her success and at the same time she is conditioning her body to automatically respond to the stimulus of her desire to successfully put the ball through the ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Adequate Sleep Creates Increased Energy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Terry WeberHave you ever stopped to think about the many benefits of adequate sleep? Because of our different life styles most of us look at sleep in one of two ways: (1) a waste of time or (2) we have the feeling we never get enough sleep. (1) If you are the kind of person whose life style makes you ...
Views: 1643(3 votes) - 5 Top Tips For Stress Proofing School Mornings - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Julie PhillipsDo you yearn to have a stress free school morning, but find you are swimming against a tide of lost shoes and unfinished homework? These five simple, yet effective tips will help you move towards a more relaxed start to the day. 1. Get ready for the week day – use a couple of hours on Sunday ...
Views: 1038 - 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 - Managing your Stress - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsJust as the world’s economy weakens the entire global economy, stress and anxiety can weaken your entire body so learning to deal with stress is an important part of maintaining your well being and protecting your health. What is stress? Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting ...
Views: 1643(5 votes) - How Stress is affecting our lives - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from C ConnorsStress is now considered one of the biggest issues facing us in today’s modern and fast paced world. It’s a topic we are all well aware of and Stress related and psychosomatic illnesses are on the increase. The majority of people asked today will admit to feeling pressured and stressed, either ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Stress At Work: The Advice That Will Kill You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterLet’s face it: work without stress is a hobby. It’s the stress that makes it work. Stress at work comes at you from all sides. Co-workers that annoy you. Management that puts impossible deadlines and workloads on you. Family stresses that you carry to work with you from home. All of this ...
Views: 1758(3 votes) - Christian Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Miriam KinaiConsulting God is the first step of Christian stress management. Prayerfully seek His advice for He urges you to call on Him and He will show you great things which you did not know (Jeremiah 33:3) and these insights will help you discern the right course of action. The second step of ...
Views: 4312(1 vote) - Women's Self-Esteem For Stress Reduction, Balance, and Autonomy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerIn working with women for decades, I've found that self-esteem is the common denominator of many women's issues. With better self-esteem, women are more able to find balance, handle stress, and claim their autonomy. Universally, women are considered inferior to men, and although our culture ...
Views: 2232(2 votes) - Workplace Safety - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Peter StoneThe title reads, "Nine people killed in Connecticut workplace shooting (www.necn.com 8/3/10 1:16 PM). Reportedly, an employee who was asked to resign from a beer distribution center chose to communicate to the world how he felt about losing control. My first thought was this is the Golden ...
Views: 1437 - ***If Your Voice Feels Tight, The Problem May Be Your Jaw - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen I show my clients how to find their 'real' voice, the first order of business is to make sure that their jaw is relaxed. This is important because if the jaw is clenched, you will not be able to make the change. Whereas tension in the neck and shoulder regions is much more common in woman - ...
Views: 7721(2 votes) - Stress And Time Management: Liberating Not Restrictive - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterMany people think of time management as micro-managing your day by filling up every minute with a tedious list of A-B-C prioritized tasks. Actually, time management is self discipline. It’s the discipline to say no to distractions and interruptions, and stay focused on the task at hand. ...
Views: 1892 - Stress: 5 ways to minimise this silent killer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Anna AparicioDo you have trouble sleeping or find it really hard to relax? Do you feel overwhelmed by people and things in your life? I am not surprised. Most people I coach are so stressed out they don't know whether they are coming or going. A lot of them sleep badly or not at all. Their eating habits ...
Views: 3254(1 vote) - Living With Passion - Not Stress - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Charles BenderHave you ever experienced a moment where everything seemed just right? A moment where you felt completely in tune with yourself and the world around you? A moment in which you felt completely unstoppable? A moment where you experienced a sense of oneness with the universe where you were ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - Family Budgeting: The Purpose Determines The Budget - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterIn these economic times, practically no one has the luxury anymore of joking “I can’t be broke – I still have checks left!” Managing your money is a necessity. Unfortunately, all of the information out about how to set up a budget almost always ignores the most important point: the purpose of ...
Views: 3536(1 vote) - How Can You Eat Your Way Out Of Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Susan Owen-ThursfieldStress minimization methods usually target emphasise mental and physical strategies yet seldom address food. But why do so few people know that the things you consume drastically affects how stressed you feel? Stress is felt by basically anyone; which means that there are generally a ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Retreat! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Diana FletcherSometimes we need to go away. Did you ever notice how hard it can be to change habits or develop new habits, when the same old, same old, is around? Did you ever try to think about what you want in your life and really concentrate on changes you would like to make, and you keep getting ...
Views: 1357 - How to Kick Stress and Anxiety to the Curb - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeStress is a natural and unavoidable part of everyday life. In fact, our body’s stress response is actually a benefit. It equips us to respond effectively to situations that may pose a threat to our mental or emotional health. So why do people complain about stress? When we have poor coping ...
Views: 2231 - De-Stress to Live a Rich Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Beau HendersonThink of this. Feature a person who believes that building a career and making a fortune will make him happy. (Or her – could be either.) Now feature that person driving himself relentlessly to achieve that financial success. Work is six or seven days a week which includes some 14 and 15 hour ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - 7 Reasons Why Worry is Bad for Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Valencia RayStaying healthy is the goal of most people. As I look at our healthcare system, it has never been as important as it is today to be proactive in staying healthy. Between the expense healthcare and medication, the threat to your financial stability and the questionable "scientific" data that ...
Views: 5284 - Family Money Management And Stress Management With A Realistic Budget - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterA major and consistent source of stress for most people is money. Well, actually the stress is caused by spending more money than they bring in or have. The answer to this is simple: spend less. Yeah, and the answer to losing weight is spend more calories than you eat. So let’s come up with ...
Views: 2037 - How to manage Stress? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Mobeen TejaniStress is a part of everyday life, everybody is affected by stress aren’t you if you say no then “well done” or no not “well done” because stress is good also and we call this eustress or good stress. Stress is good but more stress is bad. But don’t worry, there are ways to tackle stress, ...
Views: 874 - I want to create my own business/practice, but… I am so afraid! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboI did quit my job, -“I fired my boss” as I used to say- because I had a little voice inside telling me to do so. But, at the same time, I was so afraid. I could also hear another voice inside telling me all the horrible things that might happen. These two voices were creating an inner conflict ...
Views: 1181 - Take the Edge Off of Anxiety With These Seven Stress Reduction Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWe all experience stress, at one time, or another. Stress will affect you as long as you allow it. It causes irritability and anger. Many studies show the harmful effects of stress, but you can find some relief. Technique #1: The first step of our stress relief techniques is meditation. Even ...
Views: 7331 - How to be more Patient - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Osman HameedHow you cope with problems, is greatly effected by your past The coping style which you learned as a child is generally same in later life. If you learned that kicking and screaming loudly enough will result in your mom or dad caving in and letting you "have it now" you are likely to ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - The Importance of Unplugging - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mike RobbinsWhat percentage of your waking hours are you "plugged in" (i.e. checking things on the internet, doing email, texting, playing with your wireless device, watching TV, posting to Facebook or Twitter, and more)? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and work ...
Views: 1724(3 votes) - Do You Push When You Could Ride? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIt happens to all of us when we desire to fix, change, or shift something: we push when we could ride. What’s that really about? Years back, the guy cutting my hair told me about a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. She had complained that her father had used the push lawnmower on their ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - How to Combat Stress - Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Matthew FerryA lot of my clients come to me and they’re just like the rest of us; they have a big life. They’re up to things and they’re taking things on. When you get a lot of projects going, it’s so easy to get stressed. There are physical ways to combat stress. There’s exercise, diet, meditation, ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Anger: The Secondary Emotion - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithFrom the time we are born, we experience and express emotions…happiness, sadness, fear, frustration and anger. So why is anger a secondary emotion? Because we learn it as a response to other emotions. Humans are born with a protective “fight or flight” instinct. We respond to fear by either ...
Views: 3483(1 vote) - The Many Types of Severe Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterAt one time, or another, we all will experience anxiety. Believe it or not, the experience of anxiety is natural. However, anxiety levels that are in excess of the norms, may constitute a severe anxiety disorder. Oftentimes, anxiety is linked to many conditions including post traumatic stress ...
Views: 1189 - Is There a Connection Between Anxiety and Dizziness? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterA prevalent anxiety symptom is dizziness and feeling light-headed. By exploring the link between anxiety and dizziness, we will embark on a search for answers. Which came first, the anxiety or the dizziness? Anxiety, and dizziness; does one cause the other? Ailments of the inner ear are ...
Views: 1870(1 vote) - A New Surefire Technique To Help With Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Chris GreenThere are many symptoms that sufferers experience when they are dealing with stress, too many to go into detail here. One symptom common among many sufferers is the continual replaying of events from the past. Today, let's look at a new stress relief technique I have created that will really ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Tension Tamers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Michele LandersIt comes as no surprise, but stress isn’t good for you. Well of course, you knew that already but the question for most people is how to tame it. Here’s a secret I discovered: In actuality there is no such thing as a ‘stress thing’ outside of us. It is our interpretation of the events in our ...
Views: 2198(1 vote) - EFT for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothStress has been shown to cause a physiological reaction in the body that can have many adverse effects, including osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone loss may lead to further stressors such as pain, less mobility, medical bills and depression, which can create a feedback loop of more stress ...
Views: 3459(2 votes) - How Well Do You Cope with Change? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere are two types of change to be aware of—the type you desire and the type you don’t. Do you feel you manage yourself well enough through these? Do You Want Your Life to Be Different? If you desire change in some area of your life, the first thing that must change is whatever in you ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - 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 - How To Handle Stress - 3 Powerful Natural Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Chris GreenEverybody is going to have to deal with several quite demanding situations at certain times of their lives. There are going to be highs and lows throughout life and during the lows, knowing how to handle stress proficiently is key so you don't enter into traumatic periods of depression or ...
Views: 2243 - Feeling Super-Stressed? Relax! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitYou hit your alarm in the morning, feeling groggy and out of sorts because you didn’t sleep well. After three cups of coffee, you think you can face the day…but you need another cup or two when you get to work, plus a hit of caffeine in the afternoon. Your weight is on the rise, but you can’t ...
Views: 3370 - Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Connect With Your Audience While Giving a Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThe first part of connecting with the audience is to do the proper research for the event. And by that I mean, you have to do your homework. You have to consult with the client and event planner and truly understand the reason your presentation has been arranged-- and why they chose ...
Views: 3621(4 votes) - Life Roller Coaster - How to Slow Down in Fast Times - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle PrinceI don't know about you, but I have a lot on my plate and it keeps getting fuller and fuller. Being a wife, mother, entrepreneur, friend, sister, daughter, etc. brings on a whole laundry list of responsibilities and obligations that need to be fulfilled. I can easily fill my day with tasks and ...
Views: 1950 - 6 Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Marlene LockwoodSix Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty There is a lot of talk about the job market in the news these days, from general woes about the broken economy, to state-wide ...
Views: 5841 - Control the Uncontrollable - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANFor the most part, there are things that have happened in our life or will happen this week, of which we have little or no control. When stuff happens it has a way of draining our enthusiasm, optimism, belief, and faith. Certainly those who rely on the Gulf of Mexico for their livelihood have ...
Views: 3205(6 votes) - Reducing Stress through Better Scheduling Skills - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways of reducing stress in our lives is to take ourselves off the self-imposed daily roller coaster we create every day. The way in which we schedule our days and lives promotes the feelings of anxiety and stress due to the demands we place upon ourselves. Our inability or ...
Views: 2452 - How to Create Stress (and How Not To) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Gina Lake• Think about all the things you have to do. Do this as you are going about your day. Go over your to-do list mentally many times a day, especially in the midst of doing something. Then talk about how much you have to do and how busy you are with everyone. • Keep checking the time, and think ...
Views: 2132(2 votes) - Silence speaks more than words - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheMovie theatres like us to believe that silence is golden; when it comes to watching a show that just cost £20 for the tickets and another £30 in snacks I do not think that many people would argue that at least in that case, silence is golden. It may sound strange to think of silence as an ...
Views: 4785(1 vote) - Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn today's workforce, it doesn't matter whether we're the CEO or a front line customer service representative - we all face stress. We're often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we're a phone ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Four Ways to Minimize Interruptions and Distractions - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Paul BurtonWe are bombarded by interruptions and distractions all day long. They affect our focus and cause us to lose time getting back up to speed. If we can increase our productivity by just six minutes each day, we’ll increase our productivity by 24 hours each year. That’s three days of production this ...
Views: 3815(2 votes) - Luck Or Life - When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightErnest Hemingway once said: "The world breaks everyone. and afterward,many are strong in the broken places." When we are going through adversity, it is not always possible to believe that everyone suffers loss and heartache. It feels and acts very personal when bad luck and rotten life ...
Views: 3904(1 vote) - Helping Children Cope With Illness and Death of Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightChildren who have been allowed to participate in the care of loved one, including hospice care at end of life, are better prepared later in life when losses of any kind occur. Loss of a Pet For many children the first death they may witness or participate in, is the death of a pet. When I ...
Views: 2355(3 votes) - Replenish Your Soul: Shake Away Your Stress and Tension! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Lea HoustonShaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several ...
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