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- Stress Relieving Methods: Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rick CarterIn this economy, the pressure is on for you to be productive. To do more with less. And to do it in less time. Be more efficient. Usually under rapidly changing, almost chaotic, conditions. This adds to the stress you are already feeling at work of just trying to get on with your career. ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Stress, Burnout and Exhaustion: Self-Help Energy Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDImagine that your body's capacity to cope is like a bucket. The bucket represents your strength, your immune system, and your resistance to the stresses of life. Each time you put yourself under stress, it fills the bucket a little bit. Perhaps you are having a difficult time working with a new ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - Stressing Out Over the Meaning of Your Doodle? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Karen PasqualucciDoodle meaning: An insight into the ‘art’ of doodling Before we go on to discuss the significance of doodle meaning (and its ties to stress), consider this: Are you among the millions of people who suffer from stress due to the frantic pace of daily living? Are you juggling your ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Surviving the Holidays 101 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Kyre AdeptDo you look forward to the holidays – making, buying and wrapping presents, cooking a great dinner, having all your friends and family round? Or does the approach of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas make your heart sink, your bank account faint, and your stomach feel like lead? If you ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - The cost of Stress and Mental Health issues in the Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Prof. George GrantEvidence about the total cost of health, absence, short-term disability, and productivity losses was synthesized for 10 health conditions. Cost estimates from a large medical/absence database were combined with findings from several published productivity surveys. Ranges of condition prevalence ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - The Effects of Stress and How To Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Dealing with stress may be something you do on a regular basis, but when it starts to have a unhealthy effect on your body and mind, this would mean you might be distressed. What many people don't understand is that stress is a state of being that ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - The Effects of Stress on the Brain - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhen the human body first experiences stress adrenaline takes over and causes a chain-reaction within the nervous system. The heart begins to beat faster, the sizes of the body’s blood vessels are changed, and the body actually prepares itself for a frightening or emotional event. Even though ...
Views: 8095(2 votes) - The Impact of Stress on Memory and How to Overcome it - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2023 from Leon EdwardStress is a common experience that most people encounter in their daily lives. It can be caused by various factors, including work pressure, personal relationships, financial problems, and health issues. Stress is known to have adverse effects on different aspects of health, including memory. ...
Views: 468(1 vote) - The Misadventures of Multitasking: How Trying To Do Too Much Makes You Unhappy and Unproductive - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Elaine WellmanYesterday, I made a big mess. I was trying to be Superwoman and get everything done. Instead, I slowed myself down and am still cleaning up today. What does multitasking cost us? Before we explore that, here’s a cautionary, humorous, real-life tale. Last night, I had fun plans on the town – ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - The Stress Cure - Is Stress Zapping Your Memory? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Linda HamptonWhat is it about stress that causes us to dwell at length on negative thoughts? The answer has a lot to do with our memory. Although it's miraculous the brain - a three pound lump of neural tissue can store any memories at all. But the human memory system has some surprising quirks. Most ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - The Stress-Reducing Power of Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 27, 2020 from Julie PotikerWe all have things in our lives that we recognize as major stress factors. For me, being a parent to three teenagers with ADHD was a biggie. By the time my twins headed to middle school, I was beginning to experience severe stress symptoms that, at the time, I feared could signal a brain ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - The symptoms of Stress and How To Cut down Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Managing stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a harmful effect on your body and mind, it means that you are distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Three Ways To Release Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Gloria ArensonMost of our stress arises from negative thoughts and beliefs. We tend to think that what we think is the truth. What if it isn’t? If your thoughts are making you depressed or stressed try these three helpful tips to brighten up your day. 1. Get into a cosmic perspective. A very creative ...
Views: 1332(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) - To Stress or Not To Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2005 from Lesley Spencer PyleToday it seems that no matter who we are or what we do, we have more stress in our lives than our parents or grandparents did. There are many factors and demands that cause stress in our lives: things such as demanding careers, relationship conflicts, financial worries, health concerns, ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Top Reasons Why You Should Feel Happy - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Rachel MinahanIt is so comforting to see a joyful person who always wears a smile on his face. The same person is happy and content, and lives his live to the fullest. Here are some benefits you can drive from being happy. Happiness Reduces Stress You may say that it’s just that those people who are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - TRIPLE ECLIPSE INTENSITY ALERT: Hearts and Minds Are Being Blown Wide Open All Over the World - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2020 from joan pancoeTo view ALL images and activate all links (recommended): https://joanpancoe.com/2020/05/28/triple-eclipse-intensity-alert-hearts-and-minds-are-being-blown-wide-open-all-over-the-world/ “What if God was one of us Just a slob like one of us Just a stranger on the bus Trying to make His way ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Trust the Trustworthy to Triumph over Tragedy! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision"Help! Please don't leave me here." Joseph's muffled cries rang out from in the pit. He couldn't believe that his elder brothers could actually cast him into this hole. They wouldn't leave him here, would they? They just couldn't. "Help!" "C'mon, don't mind him," said one brother. "Let's eat; ...
Views: 2324(1 vote) - Understanding and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Denise LammiStress is destructive to health and relationships. Stress is experienced when a person feels demands and expectations that exceed perceived available resources. Resources may relate to time, money, skill, tools, etc. The perception of the imbalance between the demands and resources and potential ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Understanding and Managing Stress - by Emmett Miller MD - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Emmett MillerThese days all of us are aware that most of our illnesses and our suffering is the result of the choices we make – how we, as individuals, eat, sleep, exercise, and live our lives. We now need to be aware of the two kinds of stress, and the two realms in which stress expresses itself – the inner ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Understanding Your Brain Waves-Does Using Only the Rational Mind Create Your Best Life? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerPeole are taught that the rational mind is the final arbiter of good decision makingFor many people, the answer is yes. Why? Because many of these people feel a sense of safety dealing with life from the rational perspective. Life becomes a list of tasks that can be checked off the list. ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Use Journaling to Face Your Financial Fears - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyA clearly practical application of journaling is to use it as a way to get a grip on your financial worries. Our current economy is challenging, to say the least, and many of us are obsessed with financial concerns. Physical side effects from money stress - like sleeplessness or headaches, or ...
Views: 2147(2 votes) - Walking With Time - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright We only have relationships to what we are not. We don't ever have a relationship to what we are. How can we? Because when we are being something, we are that, and that's it. There is no separation, and when there is no separation, there can be no relationship to anything. In this ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Want to Get Started on Something You've Been Putting Off? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Sharon MelnickAfter 3 ½ hours of jumping, thumping, and pumping at a Bruce Springsteen concert last week, lyrics to his song “Wrecking Ball” kept looping in my head: “If you think it’s your time, then step to the line, C’mon take your best shot… let me see what you’ve got! Bring on your wrecking ...
Views: 3740(1 vote) - What are the Meditation Techniques for Beginners? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Answers DuniyaWe, at answersduniya, have put our best efforts to give you the most practical and logical meditation techniques to find your way for meditation. But before that, now it is the time for you to ask yourself few questions- Are You? • One of those who tried to include meditation in your ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere are two types of overwhelm: the type that’s triggered by external events and the type you self-impose. Both can be managed with the same technique. “I’m overwhelmed,” was my client’s first comment. You’ve been in that state of mind, and so have I. And, that’s what’s important to ...
Views: 6696(1 vote) - What Have You Lost in Constantly "Doing"? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIn our fast-paced, multi-tasking, on-the-go-deadline driven work, we are often caught up in the act of “Doing.” We move from task to task on our to-do list. We rush from work to class to home. We keep pushing ourselves to do more and do it better. from type a to type me: how to stop doing ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - What Is Mental Illness! Know All About it ! Calida Rehabilitation Center Pune - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabMany studies and researches are conducted on mental illnesses and their causes. It’s easier to understand our mental health and emotions when we learn more about the functioning of our brain. In some cases, the symptoms of a mental health issue are pretty clear. In others, the signs are quite ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - What Should Employers do for Depressed Employees - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Steven BoothDepression does not discriminate. It can impact anyone, even the superstar employee. As an employer, you may notice that a reliable employee has been arriving late to work or to meetings, or that your top producer seems distracted and unfocused. Excessive absenteeism, loss of interest in the ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - 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) - Why you need to live slowly, or how iamlessness breeds whileness - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporIn response to the destructive acceleration of social life, people began to cultivate a slow life. IN A HURRY, YOU MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH Lately, I often laugh at myself. I make such ridiculous mistakes that it’s time to laugh at them. I remember how my older brother once said to me: “What ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - Workplace Stress - Don't Change Your Job, Change your Mindset - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Ali SharifiPeople are spending more and more time at the "office," dealing with workplace stress. We work insane hours in high stress, thankless environments. There is a certain rush of energy that comes with this type of work, but that soon fades into a sort of mental exhaustion and in some cases, ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2187(1 vote) - You Can Enjoy That Holiday Party! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Alec BorensteinIt’s that time of year again. Time for the barrage of holiday parties. There are the nice, small intimate gatherings. We like those, right? And then there are the large, “I don’t know anyone here” parties that make us nervous. We check our phones to look like we are doing something, to hide ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - You Were Born a Bundle of Joy! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Cindy Teevens—and you can reclaim your birthright, right now Standing in a print shop, waiting for my order, I stood with what I knew could be interpreted as a “stupid grin” on my face. Things got a little busy there and it took some time, but I could have just stood there in joy indefinitely. About ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Young Professionals Are Stressed: 3 Secrets To LOVING Your Life Again! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself, ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other negative side effects. ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Your Focus Equals Your Commitment - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIf you ever feel your focus is faulty, check your commitment. But, also look at what else is going on in your life. It was a Sunday, a day I’d planned to relax and do as little as I could get away with. There were good programs and movies on, and I wanted to slounge (sleep and lounge) the ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - ***How to Deal Effectively with Job Stress - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Barry Farrell13 Simple Steps for Taming the Strange Beast in Your Life If someone asked you, would you be able to give a clear definition of job stress? More importantly, are you aware of how much job stress may be affecting your daily life? Job stress is a strange beast! Most people have experienced ...
Views: 4665(9 votes) - Recovering from Burnout and Finding Fulfillment at Work - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherIf you find that you are on your way to burnout or already suffering from burnout symptoms, there are things you can do to work against it. One of the most effective things you can do to fight burnout is to create fulfillment at work. This has a very large effect on you because we spend many ...
Views: 6604(4 votes) - Symptoms of Stress - Are You Sure? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeThere are many different symptoms of stress. Many of us focus only on the mental symptoms or feelings of being "stressed-out". But there are also many symptoms that are physical as well. This can become confusing because without the help of a doctor, it's difficult to know if the physical ...
Views: 1331(4 votes) - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 7881(6 votes) - 5 Things To Do When You Are Upset - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeAccording to Wikipedia, 'sadness' is a feeling of being alone or lonely, which can feel as a "severe pain related to sorrow", and which results from something negative happened to you. Sadness is when your mood is temporary lowered, whereas with depression you will have the same feelings but ...
Views: 1613(3 votes) - 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) - Do You Possess Your Life or Do You Endure It? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHere is a partial line from a P.D. James novel: “. . . preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.” Do you possess or endure your life (or any part of it) at this moment? Every day, each of us endures something, even if ...
Views: 1431(3 votes) - Using a Stress Management Journal - Why It's More Helpful Than You May Think - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeWhy is using a Stress Management Journal a good idea for me? There are many reasons. One is that it gives you an outlet to write out your feelings, vent, and work out some conflicts on paper. You can write anything you want because nobody has to see it but you... unless you decide ...
Views: 1571(3 votes) - 5 Ways To Calm Yourself Down Quickly and Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lee RidenourWe all have felt stress before, or have times when we wish we knew how to calm down! No matter how confident and relaxed you are, you know what it’s like to be nervous before an interview, trembling before you are about to give speech, or cold and clammy when you’re about to pick up your date. ...
Views: 21283(5 votes) - Organize Your Life in 30 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOne would think that such an enormous task like organizing a life would take days, weeks, even months. But 30 minutes! What’s the catch? So often we allow our minds to over-complicate things. It really is a very simple process to organize your days, in a few short steps. Once you’ve ...
Views: 1072(5 votes) - ***Do You Cause Your Own Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickThere are plenty of aggravations these days that are out of your control. The effects of the economy, and other people’s flaws are obvious examples. But for many of the problems that eat up your time and energy, you may have a hand in causing them yourself. This is not blame, this is good ...
Views: 4610(2 votes) - ***What is Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Larry CraneStress is anything that causes us to feel insecure. For the most part, we think stress is a normal part of life. Stress is actually resistance. Whenever we are struggling with something, we are feeding a part of ourself with negativity. We haven’t fully decided to move forward, to do, or not ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - 10 Proven Techniques to Instantly Shift Your Energy! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cari Murphy10 Techniques to Instantly Shift Your Energy Learning to balance your energy is an essential key to success and happiness. During times of great change or challenge it can be a daunting task to stay centered and positive. When the things that we see as permanent begin to crumble it is common ...
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