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- Tips To Help Manage Job Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are no two people who react to stress and job burnout just alike. Some common warning signs that you may be or are about to experience job burn out include: • Resistance to going to work • Anger and resentment • Discouragement • A sense of failure • Guilt and ...
Views: 1224 - Subliminal Messages - 5 Tips to Say Goodbye to Teacher Stress - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Statistics now show that almost 90% of all teachers suffer from moderate to high stress levels because of the many pressures and demands of their jobs. If you’re a teacher, you probably know exactly what kind of stress we’re talking about. All ...
Views: 1222 - 5 Steps to Stop Stressing Out for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonOwning and developing your own business can be a stressful endeavor, which should come as no secret to most people. Even those who have never owned their own company will acknowledge the stress and headaches that can come with being the person at the top of a business. You are responsible for ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - 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 - How to Handle and Control Your Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from John S LIt is a well known fact that the current economic depression has caused a lot of stress to many in the world although how it affects individuals differs from one country to another. According to the American Psychological Association, almost every American experienced the feeling of stress and ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – HOW TO MAKE YOUR TO-DO LIST WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you feel overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do lists? You are not alone! These lists evoke negative emotions in most people. They seem like silent reminders showing us just how far “behind” we are and how impossible it is to ever catch up. It doesn’t have to be like this. There is ...
Views: 1221 - What Are The Health Benefits Of Owning An Indoor Or Outdoor Fountain? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthEvery time you turn on the television or open a magazine, articles warn about our failing health. Heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and a host of other ailments are being attributed to a number of things including poor eating habits, lack of exercise, too much stress, not enough sleep, etc. ...
Views: 1221 - Definition: Stress Relief Tips - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTips to Manage Stress It’s Monday morning, the alarm screams in your ear, you jolt out of bed. You quickly shower, feed the cat, let the dog out, and try to convince your child he has to get up for school. You have an important presentation to give, so you get out your best suit. While putting ...
Views: 1220 - THE BEST STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP – ACCEPTANCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Gaurang ChandaranaThe biggest cause for stress today is a latent dissatisfaction with oneself. We all talk about individualism but constantly want to confirm with a larger group. There is an increasing need for a sense of belonging with some group, system or society at large. Unlike popular belief a constant ...
Views: 1219 - Balance? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Kerul KasselIt seems that the mantra emanating from many people's mouths these days is "balance". Work/Life balance or Family/Self balance is mostly what people seem to be referring to. So many people are juggling the demands of two-income households, trying to keep current with all the chores, tasks, ...
Views: 1218 - Learn How to Effectively Remove Stress from your life - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWhen I did a recent survey on every day stress, I had no idea what the results would be. I was amazed when more than half of the participants rated daily stress at a level higher than 5, from 0 to 10. More than half of them experience high levels of stress on a regular basis. Does this sound ...
Views: 1218 - Managing your Energy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Daniel RipAs organizations demand more and more from their people these days, time-pressed employees have to scramble to keep up. You may not be able to make the day any longer, but you can take steps to replenish your energy. Often, employees think that making it through the day using effective time ...
Views: 1218 - Overcome Stress... And Save Your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kay PattersonYou may be thinking that the title of this article is too dramatic... But in actual fact it's extremely accurate! Any Doctor will tell you that chronic stress conditions lead to thousands of serious illnesses and deaths every single year. A situation that appears to worsen as the pressures of ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - We Can’t Manage Time, But we Can say NO! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherWe can’t really manage time. We can work within its boundaries, though, in a manageable way. Key to getting things done and accomplishing what we want to accomplish, is to create the space in your life to let those things happen. To get the results you want, you have to create space for good ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Stop The Stress Train. I Want To Get Off! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon CapehartStress is a significantly rampant and dangerous phenomenon throughout the world. Stress can cause illness and most people are not aware of that. You can relieve stress by performing deep breathing. If you have to take classes such as yoga, then it would be recommended. Yoga relaxes you. ...
Views: 1216 - A Simple Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorIn this crazy world we live in, it is easy to get caught up in the negative turbulence around us. With today’s rate of unemployment, financial markets dropping, and sky-high mortgages, we can easily get caught up in the stresses of life. No matter how chaotic things seem, I know of a “life ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - How to Work Through Difficult Times in Business - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Steve ConstableWe can all get a feeling of being overwhelmed by the stresses involved in running a business. We feel the responsibility of supporting employees, subcontractors, outside consultants and our family. We work long days and long nights to keep our businesses alive and rarely do we take time out for ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - The Unintended Consequences of Being an Introvert - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Lynette CraneAs more and more attention is being paid to introversion, thanks to Susan Cain and her book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” the world is slowly becoming aware of introvert value and, what’s better, willing to make some adjustments to accommodate introverts ...
Views: 1215 - How To Relax Your Mind And Release Stress - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaIn today's hectic, stressful world, finding time to relax can be difficult. However, it is important to make an effort to relax and unwind each day, so that you do not become overwhelmed by stress or develop stress-related health problems. Here are some ideas on how to relax. As part of any ...
Views: 1213 - How to Start Winning in Life...NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceThroughout my life, I have read inspirational books, listened to motivational CDs and attended many personal development seminars. If not for the encouragement, as well as the treasure trove of power-tips and techniques these materials provided, I would probably still be asking myself what a ...
Views: 1213(9 votes) - Why Psychotherapy is the First Best Option - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Andrew LancasterIf you have the time and money, which isn't always the case, psychotherapy should generally be seen as the first best option for addressing mental health issues such as anxiousness or a depressive state. Turning to medication straight away can be a mistake. Seeking Relief from Psychological ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Three Steps You Can Take To Avoid Stress Eating - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you turn to food when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Does a bad day at work send you off track with your eating or exercise plan? Does an out-of-control to-do list leave you craving chocolate? There are ways to avoid the stress eating/emotional eating trap. Here are three ...
Views: 1212 - Help! I'm Drowning Under Pressure! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from ayo olaniyanThere are many situations & circumstances that give rise to pressure. You could face pressure from work (the zeal to succeed , meet targets, get that promotion, impress that boss), it could be within the family (wanting to be a good father/mother, be a provider, take care of your children, make ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: The Power of Rituals and Rest - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are a busy woman with too much on her plate, you may also be sleep deprived. Whether you are burning the midnight oil, having a hard time shutting down your mind at the end of the day, or staying up late to grab some quiet time (this never really works well by the way), once you are short ...
Views: 1211 - Stress Free and Happy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnyStress – we all feel it on a daily basis, in varying degrees. Some days are much worse than others, while other days, you might even go so far as to say you're relaxed. But in truth, stress is the norm more than we'd like it to be. And while we might never be completely stress free, we certainly ...
Views: 1211(3 votes) - Relaxation Techniques Counter the Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Kell TremaynDo you feel stressed out? Well, you are not alone. The World Health Organization states that stress is reaching epidemic proportions. Whether it is financial concerns, pressures at work or feeling like you have too many responsibilities, being stressed out is becoming familiar territory for ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Happy Stress Awareness Month! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Melissa HeislerStress awareness month always confused me. Aren’t we always hyperaware of how stressed we are? What we may not realize is how stress affects us. The Price of Stress When we are stressed our limbic brain takes over, shutting down all body systems which do not help us fight or flee danger. ...
Views: 1208 - Taking Time Off Is an Essential Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost entrepreneurs enjoy their work and don't mind working because they consider it play. If that's true for you, you probably don't think much about taking breaks. But sometimes we need to be reminded to take them. Studies show that people who take breaks more frequently are actually more ...
Views: 1208 - Tap and Breathe Away Stress! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Angelika ChristieTapping your stress away? Yes, and I am not talking about 'tap dancing' here, although that sounds like fun also and it may work, while you tap-dance (smile). What I am talking about here is a method called: EFT, which stands for 'Emotional Freedom Technique'. In order to understand why EFT ...
Views: 1208 - Are You Feeling Guilty Because of Technology? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Jennifer PeekAs if they uncovered some great fact, a recent survey that was published in The Journal of Health and Social Behavior suggests that women "...feel 40% more distress than men when family life is frequently interrupted..." by cell phones, Blackberries and laptops. Yes, those very things that give ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Relaxation techniques that counter the stress response - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Kell TremaynYou've probably heard of the stories of little old ladies lifting cars off other people, or a number of other stories of amazing strength in times of stress. Any time that you are stressed you can activate the stress response - which releases adrenaline and other stress hormones - which can ...
Views: 1207 - 7 Stops On The Less Stress Express - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergWould you like to spend less time racking up emotional debt and more time receiving dividends from your 'feeling better' bank account? Research findings show that the complex demands of family and work can really get you down. When inundated with a myriad of responsibilities, daydreaming about ...
Views: 1206 - Having Fun With Stress Management - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaWe often think of stress management as a serious subject. And although the subject is serious, stress can ruin lives, managing it effectively need not be. There are ways of having fun while managing stress. The following are some fun ideas for effective stress management. Squeeze that ball. ...
Views: 1206 - How to get peace of mind - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dia ThabetIs finding peace of mind a challenge for you? Do you look for ways to get peace of mind? When we talk about peace of mind, many people wonder how to achieve it. Life is hard, work is stressful, children need nurture, are among the excuses that people come up with for not having inner peace ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Managing The Stress Of Ending A Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Sometimes it can be difficult to manage the stress and depression of ending a relationship with someone. You feel sad and anxious and you do not feel that great. Here is a list of ideas on what you can do to help manage the stress of ending a relationship. The first thing ...
Views: 1206 - Stress and Personal Mastery - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sherry SimoesStress is an emotional and physical response that we show towards different pressures from the workplace, school and other institutions. Stress reactions would include inability to focus, concentrate, headache and fast heartbeat. Almost everybody develops stress, but how we deal with it is ...
Views: 1206 - Teenage Stress: Implications for Adult Health - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know that stress affects us. We see its effects in our clear (or not) thinking, our shorter fuses, our tired bodies at the end of the day. We also figure our kids are resilient and can get through a lot of what life doles out. However, here's an alert for its long-term affects on our ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Download hypnosis or personal advice – the best?. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Raymond BorsberryHypnosis downloads are an easy and inexpensive way to find high-quality treatment without the need for a reliable and qualified therapists access. In the case of one-on-one Hypnosis, a session will be many times the cost of a hypnosis download. For some people it is necessary to discuss ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - How to deal with stress? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to deal with Stress Do you feel stressed? Is stress affecting your life? How do you deal with stress? Stress is simply the response of the body and mind in reaction to events or external influences. Many people go on with their day feeling stressed from their jobs, house work, life ...
Views: 1204 - Stress and Stones - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles“Why do you have a pile of rocks on your desk?” “Those aren’t just rocks,” I replied. “These small stones are gifts, remnants from great bridges that people built to cross over troubled waters. I keep them here to remind me. Take one, as my gift to you, and remember.” Everyone faces periods of ...
Views: 1204 - 5 Secrets To Control Information Overload Before It Controls You - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Lisa RickwoodYou sit at your desk, primed for another day of work when it hits you – overwhelm, lack of focus and frustration. There it is: your inbox has 125 emails and it is only 9 a.m. What’s a sane person to do? Some of us might dream of doing the following: take two pills and skipping work for the day, ...
Views: 1203 - Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 1203 - ***Knowing When to Say No - To Give or Not to Give? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Debra Graugnard[Watch the video: http://youtu.be/xq2ggIBZ3zU] In last week's video on Boundary Setting, we talked about the idea of putting up a wall of protection. This takes a lot of energy. It's exhausting! And would you really want to walk around barricaded, trapped inside a wall? Instead we want to ...
Views: 1202 - Depression Vs. Centeredness - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonDepression Vs. Centeredness August 13, 2007 at 6:39 am | In Articles | What is depression? What is fear? Fear and depression are feelings that represent the difference between where you are and where you want to be. So how do we allow well being when what we want is different than that which ...
Views: 1202 - Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Three Ways to Survive the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Melissa HeislerHolidays are the best time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, gifts, food, family, and friends. Or are they? happy_holidays_wallpaper_by_darktrick17-d5mvmf2For some, holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Our schedule is filled with events and gatherings ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - How can I soar with eagles when I work with turkeys? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Lynette CraneI remember this sign in an organization for which I worked years ago, and when I thought of some of my colleagues, I laughed in recognition. Much later, I recognized that some of them probably had my face in mind when they looked at the sign and laughed. The expression refers to someone ...
Views: 1200 - Social Benefits of Playing an Instrument - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Logan SandersThere is something magical that happens when you listen to your favorite songs. It's more of a spiritual connection with the message and sound of the instruments. You can improve your life by learning how to play a musical instrument. Last year, I was going through a rough patch and was ...
Views: 1200 - From Financial Failure to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Barbara Zagata"We can make a course correction rather quickly." Quantum physicist Mark Cummings stated this at the Mind/Super Mind lecture series presented by the University of California, Santa Barbara, many years ago. Still, it's one of those thoughts that gives me comfort and hope whenever I am feeling ...
Views: 1199 - How to make the right choice - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Elmira StrangeWe often have to make choices. It’s a fact of life. Some of them will be small, like what should you wear for work the next day or for a forthcoming event, what type of breakfast cereal to buy in the supermarket, or what magazine (website) to read during your break at work. Then ...
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