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- March Madness! Why now is the BEST month to make positive change and how You are the only thing standing in the way. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Tim KesslerMarch is upon us! Have you filed your income tax yet? Wow, it's March already, how are your New Years Resolutions going? Got any summer plans? It's conversations like these that got me thinking about why this is the BEST month of the year for YOU to make positive change! Why? ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - How Military Helps With Family Stress - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Dale CollieWhat do you do for families when you're ready to demand a lot from employees? Are families even a part of your plan? Experience shows that stress levels go up when people are concerned about other family members. The military has years of experience in dealing with the stress of long-term ...
Views: 1198 - What to Do When You Are Out of the Flow - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Marlene ChismI often talk about "reading the signs" and what I mean by that is not "woo woo" but about increased levels of awareness. With increased levels of awareness or (consciousness) you can make simple shifts to bring you more into that good feeling flow and that is where personal effectiveness and ...
Views: 1198 - Be Acquainted with Various Stress Test for Heart - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Charles BergerWe know that our heart is considered to be most vital organ in our body. It is just necessary that you will keep your heart in a good condition all the time. Getting a heart check up is definitely a necessity. There are many types of stress test for heart that you can get. Each type of stress ...
Views: 1196 - How to say NO to people - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dia ThabetJane was 15 years old when she started caring for her brother and sister. She sacrificed her life for them by leaving school and working as a maid in various houses since they lost their parents. She needed the money, so she can feed herself and her siblings. Years have past and Jane’s ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Turn Your Life From Chaos To Calm - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gini GreyRushing from one activity to the next, ten more to do’s on the list than you can get to today, needing to be in two places at once - where’s the time for you? Does this reflect your life at all? Over busy, overwhelmed and way over stressed have become the norm these days. What kind of ripple ...
Views: 1195 - A State Of Anger And Frustration - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Michael Boyle02/18/08 If you corner most anyone born in America, and now over the age of 60, and ask them to compare social relationships from a half century ago to today’s condition the answers are startlingly similar and revealing. The general answers are frequently that those times from the past were ...
Views: 1194 - Is Balance in Life a Myth? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonMost schools around here are back in session at this point. Finding balance in life may seem like a pipe dream for many. I see the harried expressions of moms as they drive their kids here, there, and everywhere. My foot was the victim of a grocery cart incident as a mother was rushing around ...
Views: 1194 - Journaling for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Kelli CooperStress…something we all experience and would rather not. It makes life harder to enjoy. It negatively impacts our mental and physical health. It can spiral out of control and be a constant presence in our life. Failure to rein it in can have serious consequences. Since we cannot totally avoid ...
Views: 1193 - Over 35 Ways of Controlling Stress: Absolutely Necessary to Control Smoking and Weight! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Vance RomaneSummery: Certified Hypnotist M. Vance Romane gives you 35 ways to control stress. These techniques will help you to reduce stress with your own willpower. Stress is one of the mail reasons why people smoke and over eat. Article: * Play Romane’s stress control seminar recordings, and read ...
Views: 1193 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Learn to Pause - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryBusy, high achieving women tend to be hard workers who expect a lot of themselves. Stress, a crowded schedule, and a never-ending to-do list, are common side effects. Overload, worry, and too much to do can lead to stress eating and emotional overeating, weight gain, insomnia and sleep ...
Views: 1193 - Heading Straight to Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Meghan GehanDo you dread your work shift? View work as a chore? Or feel overwhelmed and unable to meet your work demands? If so, you may be heading straight for burnout. Burnout vs. Stress Burnout happens over time and it can be devastating. The job you once loved is now a chore and you’ve ...
Views: 1192 - Peer Pressure and its effects - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever felt like someone is directly or indirectly trying to get you to do something you really don’t want to do? Has being in such situation often made you feel uncomfortable and confused? Yes? This is what is called peer pressure. Peers are people in our surrounding with whom we ...
Views: 1192 - Stress Busting 101 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Deborah SandellaDid you know you already own the best stress zapper in the world! It’s with you no matter where you are and what you’re doing. Even when you’re impatiently standing in a long line at the store or after you find out you didn’t get the job or when you’re angry with your partner or your kids or ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - The “Sliding Scale” of Introversion-Extroversion - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Lynette CraneAfter my talks, people often come up to me and say, “I used to be an introvert – but I got over it,” or, “I’m not sure; sometimes I think I’m one thing and sometimes the other. Can you be both?” Actually, you can be both, changing from one situation to another, or changing over time from one ...
Views: 1192 - ***Are You Stressed, Anxious and at Risk for Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDid you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this. Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Better Ways to Cope with Stress: Your Way Out of the Toxic Triangle - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2006 from Yolanda CardenDepressive symptoms, unhealthy eating habits, and heavy drinking unite to create a space that is so poisonous for women that I have called it the toxic triangle. Eating, Drinking, Overthinking will help you understand your own relationship to the toxic triangle. It is not just for women who have ...
Views: 1191 - Holiday Stress Management - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2006 from Susie Cortright\Decking the halls and spreading good cheer takes a lot of energy. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa-la-la. 1. Stay Centered. An energized and peaceful holiday season is possible only when you can keep your priorities straight. Take a pen and paper and ask yourself: What ...
Views: 1191 - Physical Stress: The 4 Dangers of Stress and How to Overcome Them (Best for People Like You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrPhysical stress harms the body and steals life from innocent people. There are ways to overcome this harmful addiction to fast paced, everyday life through meditation and relaxation. Realizing the dangers and taking corrective measures now makes every day an exciting adventure. The Benefits ...
Views: 1191 - An Awful Day, the Meditation Way, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Ali SharifiThis is part one of a two part article on how to relieve stress at work and at home. We all have lousy days from time to time. Days where nothing seems to go our way. How is it that some people manage to come out unharmed, while others fall prey to anger, frustration, and anxiety? In this ...
Views: 1190(3 votes) - Rude Behavior? Walk On By - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Noelle NelsonIt’s inevitable: if you interact with other human beings, you’re going to be subject to an assortment of slights, glares and smirks (if not downright rude gestures). Whether their behavior is intentional or not, the driver that cuts you off, the person in front of you in the “15 items only” line ...
Views: 1190 - Take THE ATTITUDE CUP CHALLENGE! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaIs your cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty. That is the conundrum every individual is wondering in this economy. It’s not easy to keep yourself positive with so much negativity and change taking place in the USA and the world. But looking at the 1/2 empty glass just breeds more negativity. Look for ...
Views: 1190 - Let Humor Keep You Well - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykOur bodies are intricately designed, so that when a breakdown occurs in one area, due to stress, it can have an adverse effect on other parts of our body. Stress is the body’s reaction to a demand made upon it. Unfortunately, stress is all around us and we do not have to look far to find ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - 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 - Problems Sleeping Due To Stress and Worry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wake up in the morning do you feel rested, awake, and ready to start the day or are you like most people, plagued with restless nights and fitful sleep? Sleep patterns have a lot to do with stress in our lives. What we live through and are worried about will often carry over into our ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Healing What Hurts - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Val Wilcoximportant to realize that this pain is something that needs to be acknowledged and processed. The longer you hold onto that pain, the harder it is to work through it. There will come a time when you will be forced to acknowledge it. This old pain makes itself known to you in ways you can’t ...
Views: 1187 - How To Overcome Stressful Situations - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Kate SinerThe story goes like this: Eighteen hours before my plane is going to leave for Jamaica, I discover that I cannot find my passport anywhere. I spend the next 10 hours turning my house upside down and still no passport. I was calm at the beginning. Of course it will show up I thought. It really ...
Views: 1185 - Two Ways to Decrease Stress that are Better than Sex - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNWhether it is the time for finals or the final hours of married life, we all face times that give new meaning to the term stress test. There are numerous ways to deal with stress. Some can be dealt with mentally and others with diet and exercise. I started researching the subject as a result ...
Views: 1185 - HOW CAN YOU DO IT ALL? - BY TAKING A MINI-VACATION TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you ever wonder how you can possibly accomplish everything on your list? By taking a mental vacation. This kind of vacation doesn’t involve any expenses, planning, cooperation from family members or agreement from your employer. Give yourself permission to take at least one 3-10 minute ...
Views: 1184 - New Years Resolutions - How to Make them and Keep them - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeNew Years Resolutions, for most people, are forgotten quickly. Most of us have trouble following through with the promises we make to ourselves each year. However, there are ways to create stress-free New Years Resolutions that work. Why write Resolutions? When you write a New Years ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Stress on the Job - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Susan StewartThe nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health organizations. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Federal agency responsible for ...
Views: 1184 - Get The Sweat Out To Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaExercise is one of the best, if not THE best, way to relieve stress. When the body is fully engaged in an exercise program, it releases endorphins in the brain, which creates a natural high and dissolves the stress, leaving you feeling energized and relaxed. It doesn’t matter what type of ...
Views: 1183 - 2 Sure Fire Ways to Know When to Delegate Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Have you ever felt like you had way too much to do and not enough help or time in the day to get it all done? As a small business owner knowing when and when not to delegate work can make all the difference in the world. If you delegate too early by hiring ...
Views: 1182 - Mirthmaking...It's A Distance Thing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Mark MayfieldDissecting the meaning of mirth is like dissecting a frog: nobody really enjoys it and the frog dies. So let’s save a frog and get to the point. Mirth is gladness accompanied with laughter. You gotta have both of those ingredients for mirth….gladness AND laughter. If you just ...
Views: 1182 - Why it’s perfect time to make your home sustainable - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Logan SandersThe ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the world into a lockdown, threatening jobs, economies and more not to mention the very real threat to life the virus poses for many. A lot of people - myself included - have found themselves virtual prisoners in their own homes as governments around the ...
Views: 1182 - 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 - Stress Management & Healthy Coping - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Krystal KuehnDid you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes anxiety, distress and ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - 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) - Stress Relief in the Modern World - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Destin LucasStress is one of the fastest-growing epidemics in the world. Latest statistics indicate that 75% of people experience stress at least twice per month, and more than half these people say they find this stress debilitating. Stress has been identified as a key contributor to high blood ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Tips to Help You Avoid and Handle Stress Better - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonThis is undoubtedly stress, and it plays havoc with both your mind and body. This is why you should you utilize these tips to fight stress in your life. A great tip that can help you fight stress is to simply have sex (between married couples). The act of having sex releases endorphins into ...
Views: 1178 - What’s the difference between problem-solving and rumination? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lynette CraneI had occasion to explore this issue myself this week, when I discovered that somehow my utility company had switched the account number and name on the bill it sends to my home each month. Confidently and proudly paying my bills online on the first of each month, I simply looked at the ...
Views: 1178 - 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 - 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 - Managing Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life, and there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. I am going to share with you some tips that can help you cope with stress and gain back your control. Stress comes from the mind. It's based on our own perceptions and ...
Views: 1177(6 votes) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Be In Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhen you are under stress and feeling like you have too much on your plate, identifying how to start making a change can feel daunting. Whether its stress related to work, finances, the holidays, or the people in your life, just thinking about it can leave your brain feeling so full that it’s ...
Views: 1177 - Six Tips to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe KennedyIf you find that you are crying easily, or yelling at people and “flying off the handle”, hiding from friends and other people, you are not crazy, you are not a bad person…You are suffering from stress! Stress has been defined as a response to events that causes physical and mental tension. How ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Late Night Problem Solving – Sleeping Soundly - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Vickie GriffithChasing a young boy, a weary mother is desperate to catch him. The back yard alley turns and twists as if it was a labyrinth seen in the lawns of the old English castles. Barbs and thorns poke into the pathway from the walls tearing at her clothes. Tripping over the gnarly roots on her course ...
Views: 1176 - Temperance and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Mike McCallWhen referring to temperance and other virtues for that matter, Aristotle often used the phrase “the golden mean” that implied the perfect amount of virtue for a given situation. This is not the golden mean that is more commonly referred to as the golden ratio of 1.6180339887… ...
Views: 1176 - Overcome Stress the Easy Way - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanStress is the mother of all diseases because it badly damages the immune system of the body thus making it vulnerable to all kind of diseases, from headaches to heart attacks. If you occasionally feel some stress, ignore it, because everyone feels some kind of stress daily which is quite ...
Views: 1175 - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental and emotional condition that has its origins in a physical and/or mentally traumatic event that occurred anywhere from a few days to several years in the past. PTSD can develop by one overwhelming trauma as in 9/11 or by a series of smaller traumas or ...
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