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There are many reasons why we find ourselves and experience stress, related or not related illness and life challenges.
In my experience stress is actually a part of the systems natural rejuvenation solution, and therefore I do not recommend a mindset, to fight stress, or any other natural body ... Views: 1053
As you might or might not be aware I’ve been having my website updated. It’s a much better site now and I’m really happy about it. It now gives you much more information, looks better, and even gives you contact details.
It was mostly finished by Friday. And I wanted to add some things to ... Views: 1051
Anyone that has ever experienced money stress knows that worry and anxiety can quickly overrun your life if it isn't dealt with quickly and effectively.
Financial pressure is one of the biggest killers for your health, happiness, relationships and peace of mind. So just what can you do to ... Views: 1050
Understanding Your ‘Real’ Problem
…… by Paul Shearstone
Most people live day-to-day worrying about all their problems when in reality; their biggest problem is… they think they ‘really have’ all those problems!
Everyone has heard the expressions, “We bring it all on, ourselves” and “You… ... Views: 1050
1. Just for a day, carry an index card with you. Every time a self-limiting thought like "I'll never get ???” pops into your head, turn it into a strategy statement. Example: "I'll never get promoted.” Change to “I’ll probably get promoted if I do a bang-up job on this new project."
2. Learn ... Views: 1049
You agreed to a situation or event, but it’s not going as you expected. In fact, it seems out of your control at times. Do you fight or surrender?
A misconception exists about managing our lives, especially if we use spiritual tools. The misconception is that everything should go ... Views: 1048
Everyone I talk to wants to know how to get rid of stress, eliminate it and become stress free. Pick up just about any magazine these days and you will find an article telling you how to get rid of or manage your stress.
I am here to tell you that stress is not the enemy. Stress is often what ... Views: 1048
The work environment at your organization can be a stressful place at times. When projects require you to work extra hours to support last-minute implementations, unsatisfied customers demanding that you be removed from the project, and any other issues that can cause you major headache. The ... Views: 1047
Your wedding should be filled with happiness, joy and excitement. However for many couples it can be stressful and overwhelming.
Stress manifests itself in many ways and these are merely some of the symptoms; stomach problems, and lack of concentration, moodiness, insomnia, poor skin, fatigue ... Views: 1047
Whether you are working on a new project, starting a new relationship, starting a new job, taking on a new position, launching a new business, meeting a new client, going to college or giving your first speech; that initial euphoria of “wow, my life is finally taking a turn for the better!” can ... Views: 1045
"Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness."
~Unknown
You feel it creeping up on you like a bad dream. With one small thought, it starts in the pit of your stomach as a flutter and quickly builds momentum to debilitating fear. You can't move. You can't breathe. ... Views: 1044
Imagine having more energy or more time to focus on the things you really want. Imagine being able to move forward in your life without some of your current stress. Doesn’t that sound good?
We all have things in our life that we just put up with or tolerate, for example, a cluttered desk, a ... Views: 1044
Do you spend your energy worrying about everything you have to do instead of actually doing it? Has making dinner, picking up the dry cleaning or responding to e-mails become a monumental effort? Is your to-do list growing at unmanageable rates?
Lately, I’ve been observing what happens when ... Views: 1043
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SLEEP IS IMPORTANT IN TIMES OF CRISES, SAY THE NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION AND THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HEALTH REGIONAL SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER
Foundation And Ohio Sleep Disorders Center Offer Tips To Those Having Difficulty Sleeping
FOR MORE ... Views: 1042
I'm pretty sure no matter who you are, what your business/job might be, or what your "portfolio" looks like, it's hard not to get a bit stressed with what is going on right now. That is all we hear on the news and all that the papers have to offer. I don't get the paper anymore, but on my walk ... Views: 1041
Stress. We hear about it everyday. We know it happens to the best of us. We may not be able to define it but we know it when we see it. Usually, when we think about it, thoughts of hectic schedules, frantic days, unpaid bills, and unreturned phone calls come flooding our minds and start ... Views: 1041
J, a friend of mine, was at the post office the other day waiting in line. She realized she needed a form so moved to the table a few feet away to fill out the form and then moved back toward her place in line. The man behind her in line, however, had already moved into her place and seemed ... Views: 1040
With a busy working life and a busy home life, stress levels can soar during the regular week. Let's make the most of the weekend by including several great stress busters to help you relax and find peace of mind.
Another great way to relieve stress is to read a book. Great if the sun is ... Views: 1039
Do 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
In these days, from 40% young people to 80% workers report stress. Where does the stress come from? One time, a friend of mine complained of feeling stressed. Then he pointed out how loud his girls were speaking. To me, that was perfectly normal. Stress can come from external world as well ... Views: 1038
Eckhart Tolle, in his book A New Earth, points the way to a renewal of spiritual consciousness. At the core of this renewal is a refocusing away from our self-absorbed ego toward our true selves in the Now, our Source Being. Tolle contends that our ego uses thoughts to feed itself, and it ... Views: 1037
Changing habits that cause us stress is as difficult as changing any truly imbedded habit. You know the change is important because it will bring you stress relief. Nonetheless, it might be even more difficult to make changes that trigger stress because they often involve tradition and ... Views: 1037
Some years ago, I called a dear friend of mine, Mary, to ask her advice. All I got was her answering machine, hour after hour. Alarmed that this usually accessible person didn’t seem to be available, I called her best friend, Amy. Together, we become more alarmed. Both of us started making ... Views: 1036
We all know what it is like to be on the go, always moving and working at the next thing. Even our mind jumps ahead constantly, already beginning the next stage. What will you do tomorrow or the next day? How does it fit with what you have to do next? Whew, no wonder you are exhausted, tired, ... Views: 1035
For some adopted children, there’s a feeling of not knowing who you are or where you come from and it is hard to tell a doctor “I don’t know, I am adopted.” This is true for me. I was adopted at birth I was told I was adopted as soon as I could comprehend. I LOVE my parents and my family and ... Views: 1035
If you have anger management difficulties, it is very essential to comprehend that there are a variety of distinct stages that people go through before it arrives to the surface. Everyone is unique and not all of us will go through each phase in sequential order. Some individuals will go ... Views: 1034
By The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online.
The benefits and all the other possibilities that are opening up thanks to the use of subliminal messages are continuously expanding. And now, some men have discovered that these hidden messages can even help them overcome their erectile ... Views: 1034
We are all thoroughly aware that the magical time of year is approaching when everywhere around us we are inundated with holiday lights, rich smells, sparkly wrappings and the sights and sounds that this special time of year is drawing near. We deck the halls, sing and dance, sugar coat the ... Views: 1034
When you're stressed out, it's hard to do the things that you need to do. In fact, stress can stop you from doing the things you want to do as well. You need to get a hold of stress before it can cause you even more serious health problems. Here are some effective ways to cope with ... Views: 1034
I needed to stop and breathe about a thousand times yesterday what with unaware customer service reps and nasty tech glitches – my favorite hot buttons. It all began when I took my car in to be serviced first thing and learned the service rep had forgotten I needed a ride home. I had ... Views: 1033
We all want to know how to reduce stress quickly, easily and effectively, and that is exactly what I'm going to teach you here.
I've outlined the top 5 best ways to reduce stress dramatically, from your life.
1. Take a one day vacation. Drop everything -your phone, your laptop, your worries ... Views: 1032
I sat down to write this article today and I experienced a bit of a block – which ironically caused me some stress. And as I struggled with how to formulate the topic, I began to think about the process of writing itself, and how it might feel to actually ‘be a writer’ – to derive great natural ... Views: 1032
Which sounds better?
1) “All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy.
2) “Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” (Liane Cordes)
What do you think? Continuous effort or engaging in play? They both sound pretty good to me . . . do we ... Views: 1032
Now more then ever, you need to take control of your stress levels and negative emotions. A lot of people are freaking out about the economy and worried about their financial future. This article outlines several techniques that you can use to calm and re-centre yourself.
Remember to breathe. ... Views: 1031
This is always the season, when the kids go back to school where moms have to do a lot of juggling in the family schedule. Does this have stress management written all over it? I should say so! Stress management is particularly useful and needed at this time of the year. Stress management is ... Views: 1029
Stress 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
In 1888 a jeweler in New York invented the payroll time clock and his brother Harlow Bundy began to manufacture them for sale. He started the Bundy Manufacturing Company. The company joined up with a couple of other companies and became the International Time Recording Company. In 1911 it ... Views: 1028
Your work or life may require speaking in public. Some people think of public speaking as delivering a talk to a large audience; others think that two or more people constitute a large enough audience to be intimidating.
Are you one of the rare people who is frightened of public speaking? ... Views: 1027
Some of us have the need to be in control, to manage everything around us, to keep it up to a certain standard. This can be exhausting, tiring and endless, for to manage everything, to be in charge and in control of all we see, is not only impossible but futile. For in truth, you can not ... Views: 1026
For some Holiday Stress is a joyous fun time whereas for others it's figuratively the straw that breaks the camel's back. In addition to your already ongoing everyday stress, the holidays bring extra stress. Thus you are more likely to suffer from stress related issues such as stomach problems, ... Views: 1025
It doesn't matter where you live, who you are or what you're doing, you'll encounter stress – that's life. And, it's not all bad. We all perceive things differently; some people see things as more negative while others are more positive about things.
Why do some of us thrive on stress and some ... Views: 1024
It’s official (in case you hadn’t already noticed): technology is raising our stress level precipitously.
In fact, Mike Kushner, co-owner of a computer solutions company in Palo Alto, California, has paramedics ready to respond to calls from what he calls the “digitally desperate.”
Some ... Views: 1024
When we are in a stressful situation, it is hard for us to respond or react clearly. We are overwhelmed by our emotions or thoughts, and therefore cannot see the situation for what it really is. We make it harder on ourselves because we are not only dealing with the moment at hand, but we are ... Views: 1024
We all know the adage, “A mother’s work is never done.” In fact, this could become a modern-day mother’s theme song since we all have overbooked schedules and everybody wants something done yesterday.
We teach our children from a young age that it is impolite to say the word, “No,” which was a ... Views: 1023
Are you constantly bombarded with loads of stress at work? You need to know that too much stress could negatively affect your body. In fact, stress has been the root cause for many diseases, illnesses, and even death. Now, stay calm, and all I ask you to do is to keep reading this article, where ... Views: 1023
The monthly forecasts not only empower you with wisdom, they can help you relieve stress and feel more optimistic.
In order to shift into the next gear, there needs to be acceleration and an increase of speed. With the increase of speed, and just before you shift, the lower gear is overworked ... Views: 1022
Summer is almost here and so is patio living, picnicking and barbecuing. It’s all about relaxation in the great outdoors so you can absorb some of that great fresh air and relax. All you need is outdoor space that provides enough peace and quiet to give you the opportunity to rest, read a book ... Views: 1022
We live in a world where “stressed out”, “multi-tasking”, and “exhausted” seem to be an accepted way to live. It is considered the norm to have one or all of these problems some or most of the time. Living life this way has its down side: relationships suffer; ... Views: 1022
Last week an old friend of mine and I spoke on the phone. I asked her how she was doing and her response was this: "Well, I am still totally stressed out and get those headaches and am running around a mile a minute, so I feel completely drained. You know, the normal stuff."
I paused and ... Views: 1022
While moving your office to a new location can be exciting, getting your head around everything you need to do can be extremely daunting. Most business owners don’t know where to begin. Moving office is far more complex than moving home but with guidance, you can manage this with a minimum of ... Views: 1020