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- Using Lists Creatively - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Kathy GatesList making comes naturally to some people. I, for example, learned about lists as a child by writing out grocery lists for my mom. She would walk around the kitchen checking to see what we needed and call out things for me to write on the list. My job was to spell it out as I wrote it, or ...
Views: 1175 - 4 Instant Stress Relief Solutions You Must Try - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Kara HeissmanWe know for a fact that stress is everywhere — it has become an unavoidable part of life. Although we cannot eliminate stress completely, we need to make sure that we keep our stress within healthy levels or we could end up suffering from the many health problems it has been associated with. ...
Views: 1174 - Chronic Stress - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Daphne WelpStress can be vital or harmful, depending on your circumstances. When you’re in a life threatening situation, you need that adrenal gland response that will help you to fight or run (called the “fight or flight” response). Instantly the blood supply to your heart, brain and skeletal muscles is ...
Views: 1174 - Pain Relief and Yoga Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you suffer from frequent pain? Do you hate relying on medication every time you suffer from pain? If you do, then you will be pleased to hear that yoga meditation is another pain relief option open to you that doesn't involve having weird side effects. A lot of people suffering from frequent ...
Views: 1174 - Accepting Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Now that I am trying to change, I don’t like who I am.” At some point, many of my clients say this or something similar. When they finally see a new way to be, but are not yet capable of acting that way, they begin to attack themselves. judges gavel“I am a horrible person.” “Being this ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Be Here Now Be Successful Now - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Tom WrightThere is a success we can attain that goes far beyond simple material success. This deep of success is attained only through the giving up our attachment to being "right" about all the illusions we have surrounding what it means to be successful. In the online seminar I do with participants, we ...
Views: 1172(3 votes) - Flow With Ease In Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Gini GreyWhen you reflect on your life these days, does it flow with ease, or do you feel like you're going against the current? When you're in the flow of life you're connected to your natural rhythm and you move at a pace that's just right for you. The timing of things works out perfectly and you ...
Views: 1170 - Is Workplace Stress Frustrating Your Effectiveness? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Rick CarterThe hidden key to career success is how you react to workplace stress. Much more than your technical skills, your people skills, or even your suck-up-to-the-boss skills, it is how you manage and deflect stress that determines your success in the company. This is because the company can train ...
Views: 1170 - Resiliency: An Equal Opportunity Resource - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Eileen McDarghDo any of these sound like you: Your organization has been downsized, "right-sized," capsized. Perhaps you’ve been merged, remerged, submerged. Every time you think you know the answers, they change the questions. Up is down and down is up. Perhaps you have the opposite challenge: your ...
Views: 1168 - 5 Tips For Managing Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Modern life can be quite stressful and can often create a lot of anxiety, There is almost no way around it. Americans today are more stressed than they have ever been before and learning techniques to manage anxiety and reduce stress are keys to being able to live a relatively healthy ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Do You Have "Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome?" - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Dawn QuesnelDo You Have Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome? Here you are, your career is finally on track and going great! You feel like you are making the right choices and even enjoy working really hard, most of the time. You even make it to the gym a couple of times a week and remember to stay away from ...
Views: 1166 - 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 - Occupational Stress 4: New Job, New Role, New Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman“A beginning is a time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct” Frank Herbert, Dune New on the job or working with a new hire? The greatest job strain at such a time comes from the occupational stress domain referred to as Role Ambiguity, or the ...“A ...
Views: 1165 - Stress and the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from sherry gabaIf you are like most people, you are feeling the effects of the economy. The fears of a failing economy, fallen house prices, banks going out of business, and high gas prices cannot be alleviated by an “economic rescue package.” What most people are needing is instead, a “mental health ...
Views: 1165 - What's Eating You? Know Your Stealth Stressors - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanTraffic jam? Stress. Family disagreements? Stress. New boss making waves? Stress, big time. A decadent wedge of cheesecake and a little relaxation before the TV to put the mind at ease over it all...what? MORE stress? Yes, indeed. We're very aware that high-pressure, high-emotion ...
Views: 1165 - Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThese are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the 700 million dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential ...
Views: 1163 - How to Unload Your Worries in Under 5 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Carla RiegerIf you let worry decay your day---read on. I am an expert on worry. I come from a long line of professional worriers. My father was known as The Beacon of Doom. Worrying was his favorite retirement activity. He was so engrossed by all the fear inducing stories in the media, that he gave new ...
Views: 1163 - Stress 101 - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mary-Anne MacPhersonStress is an undeniable part of our lives, so the more we understand what our individual stressors are, the more we can build a system to create control over them. At times, there will be stressors that we simply cannot control. Therefore, we need to create systems such as fitness, meditation ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Stress and Job Performance - Three Ways in Which Stress Can Erode Your Ability to Do Good Work - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnStress and peak performance just don't mix. While a little stress in the form of deadlines can help focus the mind nicely, at least for some people, ongoing excessive stress erodes performance. Read on to discover why and what you can do. If you've ever been really stressed -- and especially ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Why would I need a career coach? I work in Higher Education! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Sean CookIf you work in higher education, you are probably already a pretty successful person, and have some pretty good ideas about where you want to go in life. Teaching positions require graduate education, and many administrative posts also require at least a master's degree. You're also ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - Got Dirty Laundry? Three things to consider before major media exposure - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonAs I sip my morning coffee and view last night’s election results, I’m evaluating the power of the media once again; I’m contemplating if a small tweak here and there in the candidates’ media presence could have changed the outcome. I find myself reflecting to a conversation just a few days ago ...
Views: 1159 - Mind Storms - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Dan JohnstonMeditation teacher Sylvia Boorstein in her book "It’s Easier than You Think” tells of the Eastern concept of "Mind Hindrances." These are five energies that are identified as blockages to the clear perception of life events. In Western culture we often speak of them as neediness, ...
Views: 1158 - Is It The End of The World Or Just Media Hype? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Andrew LawrenceWhen a major Los Angeles freeway was recently closed for an entire weekend the media labeled the event, “car-mageddon”. As in, the end of the world … for L.A. drivers. As usual, the end of the world, at least in L.A., as hyped by the media, did not occur. What would media reporting be for ...
Views: 1156 - THINK YOURSELF WELL - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI don’t believe in the germ theory. I believe in the conflict theory. If it were true that germs were the sole cause of illness, we would be sick all the time. There are millions of microorganisms and infectious diseases everywhere-where we live, work, play, shop, and eat. Stress and conflict ...
Views: 1156 - Don't Worry, Be Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Dr. Wendy GuessTips for Recognizing and Intervening Your Stress Life The Best Investment of Your Time¡X The most important thing you have is your health. When that goes life can be miserable. If you lose your health, your lose your time. Having your health is more than being free of illness, it is optimal ...
Views: 1155 - Grounding to Regain Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Mette MullerCarrying around energy that is foreign and/or excessive is a common cause of imbalance in the Self. While there are methods to clear, center and calm yourself, grounding is the method for ridding yourself of this extraneous energy. There are various grounding techniques, but let’s start with ...
Views: 1155 - Positive Discipline Without Hurting Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren always seem to find a way to ‘push our buttons’ at times and really try our patience. It’s easy to feel irritated, sad, angry, annoyed, confused and hurt. It’s at these times when our parenting skills are really tested, and that it’s imperative we ...
Views: 1155 - What Do You Do After a Major Accomplishment? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenYou’ve been putting in hours and resources into this project. The day finally comes when you are going to present it. And now it’s finally over. What do you do after? Do you celebrate? Do you go take a bath? Do you meditate and thank your spiritual team for being there for you? Do you beat ...
Views: 1155 - Why Entrepreneurs Procrastinate & How to Overcome It! - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the time you decided to take a 15 minute coffee break from work and sat down reading a newspaper in the cafeteria? Later on you got up feeling very well informed about current affairs but realized an hour had passed and you had to rush back to your desk to complete the tasks on your ...
Views: 1153(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: 1151(2 votes) - Tip For Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajIn this day and age, stress has become a part of our everyday life. While some amount of stress is good because it helps us stay focused, clear headed and alert, too much stress has a lot of negative impact on the well being of a person. It has an effect on the physical and psychological health ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - Depression and Life Experiences - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Josephine HarewoodDepression and life experiences Feeling depressed lately? At any one time or other we all have had some feeling of depression. This feeling that things are not going the way we want it to be and there is nothing we can do about it. We feel boxed in, as if there is no desire to do ...
Views: 1149 - Replace Your Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you believe that you need to be hard on yourself in order to succeed? Do you think showing yourself compassion is a weakness and only a feel-good way to coddle yourself? Would you change your mind about this if you learned that self-compassion can increase your sense of well-being and ability ...
Views: 1149 - Stress and Your Past - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe need to let go of our fears, for often the reason we are so stressed is because we fear a recurrence of our past. We fear what may be, and so our bodies are tense and ready for any outcome. We cannot relax into the moment if we fear our past coming back to us. Even if we seem at ease, are we ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Transforming your year - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Lynette CraneEveryone tells you that you must have a clear vision of where you want to go and who you want to be. Not everyone tells you exactly how – and how not – to get to that vision. For example, suppose you want a life in which you are well paid and appreciated for your work. You want warm ...
Views: 1149 - What Really Causes Stress? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergStress comes in countless forms, and for many, is a constant, nagging companion that weighs us down, blinding us to the brilliant beauty all around us, sapping our strength and energy, and leaving us feeling tired, frustrated, anxious and dull. Stress keeps us from fully enjoying the present, ...
Views: 1149(4 votes) - What to Do When You’re Too Stressed to Think Positive - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Liz LichtiHave you ever been so overwhelmed or stressed out that you thought you might have a complete meltdown on the spot? When and if this is experienced it’s probably on one of those days that just seem like everything that could go wrong does go wrong or if something or someone has triggered an ...
Views: 1149 - Why Worry? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from John EatonA few days ago I went into hospital and was told I have a tumour inside the ear. At this moment I don't know whether it is malignant or not. We will only find that out after I have had the surgery. The surprising thing, for me, is I haven't worried about it at all. That's weird because, for ...
Views: 1149 - Reprogramming Techniques Can Alleviate Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyStress is that feeling of being unable to cope with situations that arise; of not having the correct information on how to deal with a problem. Being stressed means to be in a state of extreme physical or nervous strain. Extreme stress then turns into distress when your state of mind slips into ...
Views: 1148(3 votes) - Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Michael MalegaAllow me to detail this topic for you as this article is hopefully exactly what you have been looking for. As we often wonder what different types of stress reducers are. If some one would ask, do you feel nervous all the time? Is decision-making difficult for you? Are there times when you ...
Views: 1148 - Friends At Work : Life's Natural Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie GoddardDeveloping a friendship with a co-worker who has a work ethic you admire and someone who can "keep it zipped" is a must-have. No matter how great your significant other, friend, orneighbor is at solving problems or listening to your work concerns, they are not your best option. Why? BECAUSE ...
Views: 1147 - How To Find Peace During Your Day - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIn order to find peace, we do not need to escape the moment we are in. We may think that we must have things be a certain way in order to feel peaceful. We may believe peace can only be found during certain types of moments. This is not true. All moments can provide peace to us if we can be with ...
Views: 1147 - The Art and Science of Aliveness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from dustin shannon-bradyThe good news is that stress doesn’t have to knock you out. Research shows that some people manage to be resilient to stress; others exhibit what scientists call “hardiness.” an ability to resist the ill effects of stress......Hafen et al, Mind-Body Health, p. 49 The ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Top 7 Secrets To A Stress-Free Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Wendy Hearn1. Take time for yourself on a regular basis. Perhaps you might take a long bath, read, have quiet time alone or whatever feels good for you. You will be feel good about yourself and more relaxed and energised to enjoy your life more fully. 2. Ask people to help you. Choose 3 things today that ...
Views: 1147 - Personal Development Plan: Why It Helps You Honor Your Time and Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Suzanne GloverA personal development plan is a very useful tool for getting a “handle” on your time management and relieving stress. While it is common to set goals and plans for a business, it is more important to set goals and plans for your life. Many times, however, a life plan such as this is ...
Views: 1146 - Pride and Prejudice: The Work Stress Combo Plan! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie Goddard“To know the true reality of yourself, you must be aware not only of your conscious thoughts, but also of your unconscious prejudices, bias and habits.” It has been said, "To be objective, we must first admit we are subjective." Breaking down this quote to understand it further, ...
Views: 1145 - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1145 - HOW TO TURN AN 'OFF' DAY BACK ON - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Alan KeyseWe are exhorted by personal development professionals, including me, to have a positive outlook, to remain optimistic, and to eradicate negative thinking. But let’s face it, these are tough economic times and there can be days when we struggle a bit, when we feel out of sorts, under pressure, or ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Stress Management Tips For Workaholics - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marcilio DavidThose who spend more time with their works tend to suffer from stress more than the other. The mental and emotional burden that is often attributed to the demands of work can affect our productivity and efficiency with our task that would often lead us to troubles than not. This is one reason ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Maximize the Potential of Your Home to Reduce - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeIdeally, your house is a place where you can go to escape the trials of the day and spend some time unwinding and relaxing. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. However, there are steps you can take to improve the relaxing power of home. It isn't easy, but there are some tangible steps ...
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