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- Instant Stress Busters: Remove Stress in Less than One Minute - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Rhod JonesFor many, stress can be a major source of frustration and can lead to all sorts of health problems. Dealing with stress can be a problem for many who suffer from stress symptoms. Stress and anxiety go hand in hand. Managing stress is an important aspect of relieving yourself of the ...
Views: 788 - Instant Stress Relief? Five Easy No-Equipment-Needed Techniques To Calm You Down When You're Stressed Or Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnA stress relief kit would be handy to have when the going gets tough. But sometimes, it’s hard to carry things with you. Who remembers to always pack some herbal tea or aromatherapy? Maybe you left your iPod with the soothing music at home. And it’s not always convenient to take ...
Views: 929 - Introversion, Gut Feelings, and Trust - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Lynette CraneMaybe – just maybe – your gut-level feeling that you shouldn’t be doing something is right. But if you’re an introvert, you’ve probably had a lifetime of being told to ignore your feelings, and urged to act just the opposite. Want to stay home and read? “What’s the matter with you, anyway?” ...
Views: 1081 - Introvert Anger: The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Ugly - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Lynette CraneAre you an introvert? Afraid of anger? Your own and other people’s? You’re not alone. We introverts are famous for becoming clams when we’re hurt or affronted. After all, anger can involve raised voices, threatening language – all that over-stimulation against which we try to protect ...
Views: 3579 - Introvert Nervousness – Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Lynette Crane“I’m now able to give a talk in public, but I’m still nervous. I guess I won’t ever get over it.” The speaker was a woman in one of my seminars, and the topic was introversion and public speaking. Her assumption was that because she was an introvert, nervousness was always there, ready to ...
Views: 955 - Is Absent-Mindedness Affecting Your Success? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderA few weeks ago, my husband and I took our seven children to a neighboring state for a read-a-thon. On the way home, we stopped half-way and stayed with my sister for a night to break up the trip. The next morning, in our rush to be on the road again, we gathered our blankets and pillows, said ...
Views: 2320 - Is anybody listening? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Lynette CraneOne common stressor is the feeling that we are trying to get others to understand our needs and our points of view, but somehow, no matter how hard we try, the message isn’t getting through. The solution to this stress? Try to understand the needs of your listener; then shape your ...
Views: 750 - 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 - Is Good Stress an Oxymoron? Discover Eustress and Why Too Little Stress Can Be Bad For You Too - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnWe hear about the negative effects of stress every day, including everything from heart disease to divorce to loss of sleep. Given all the bad press, it's easy to believe that stress is an evil that must be purged from our lives with the latest in stress management techniques. To some degree, ...
Views: 1630 - Is Home Removal Giving You a Headache? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Jason VermilionPractising removal of an entire house is bound to be stressful. Even more, once you have a bunch of people attend, you now hold responsibility for them as well. That doesn't sound good at all. The little things, otherwise insignificant for the everyday, that you have to cope with all receive the ...
Views: 836 - Is Introversion Main Stream at Last? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Lynette CraneThe topic of introversion has now entered the mainstream. How can I tell? This topic, which I have championed for so many years (full disclosure: I am an introvert), has now appeared in one of my favorite comic strips, and I honestly don’t know whether to laugh or cry. In the Dilbert strip ...
Views: 1284 - 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 - Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThe baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ ...
Views: 1141 - Is Joy Better than Happiness: Expectations versus Reality - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2023 from Barry ShoreThe pursuit of joy is something that all of us strive for in life. But what is the difference between joy and happiness? Is one better than the other? In this blog post, we will explore these questions to gain a deeper understanding of these two states of being and how they can ...
Views: 519 - Is Racing Against Time Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaI recently came across this quote by Bonnie Friedman “An unhurried sense of time is in itself a sort of wealth”. An unhurried sense of time- is there actually such a thing, or such a person who doesn’t live in constant hurry? We live in an extremely fast-paced era where our mornings begin ...
Views: 1421 - Is relaxation time impossible for you to find? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Lynette CraneDo you find yourself rushing all day, hoping to save some time at the end of the day in which to relax? Only to find that the time you “saved” by rushing wasn’t to be found later on? Perhaps your day is filled with “must do or else” activities that make it difficult for you to find time to slow ...
Views: 810 - Is Stress a Choice? Or a Habit? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Lynette CraneWe often say that stress isn’t just something that happens to you, it’s a choice you make about how to react to what happens to you. In a sense this is true, but it is an unconscious choice. You’re not only unaware that you’re making a choice, but even that there are any other ...
Views: 948 - Is Stress And Nutrition Related? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Erleen TiltonThere is always much to do within the hours of each day. With so many opportunities available, it is hard to not over do and put more into our schedules than we can handle. Not only are we over scheduled, there are always many unforeseen situations that come up in life that we have no ...
Views: 1978 - Is Stress at Work Only if You Lose Your Job? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsStress isn’t only if you are laid off or are let go, stress is in the work place no matter what. Getting laid off and/or your job being eliminated just adds to the stress of it all; sort of like waiting for the other shoe to drop syndrome. Stress just seems to be everywhere in the world today, ...
Views: 1422 - Is Stress Genetic? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are a number of chronic diseases that can be blamed on genetics but not a lot of people consider stress and anxiety to be passed down from parents. How you react to pressure and unfavorable conditions depends mainly upon the power of your brain and your ability to take charge of your ...
Views: 1635 - Is Stress likely to you in the next 5 years? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term stress does not invoke the same fear as the word cancer, maybe because it gets thrown around so often and hence taken lightly. The truth is that the effect of stress is worse than you think, stress can actually be fatal. Commonly labeled as the wear and tear, stress does not just ...
Views: 1247 - Is Stress Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Alice GreeneI read recently that stress can age your cells by 10 years, which is startling to consider. But what is even more astounding is what several people shared with me in the last two weeks. All have serious diseases, and they are convinced they got sick because they overdid things for years and ...
Views: 1234 - Is Tech Stress Driving You Screaming Mad? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Lynette CraneIt’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 - Is There Such a Thing Called Good Stress? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term stress has always been perceived to have a negative implication, you wouldn’t find anyone saying ‘Oh thank the Lord, I feel so stressed today’! So what is the talk about this good stress that is doing the rounds of the internet? Is it true or is it just another urban myth? When we ...
Views: 1335 - 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 - Is Your Brain Stressing You Out? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Hope TackaberryBelow are stress tips and recommendations for addressing stress mentally. -Be conscious of what you are feeding your mind. “You are what you eat” is also true for the mind: “You are what you think” AND “Junk in, Junk Out”. This means being aware of what you are “inputting”, such as drama, ...
Views: 850 - Is Your Inner Dialogue Chaotic? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Barbara Seifert Ph. D.Is Your Inner Dialogue Chaotic? Have you ever tuned out of a conversation because you're more involved in the discussion going on in your head? Did you find yourself getting irritated at the person droning on because it's distracting you from that argument raging within you? You're not ...
Views: 662 - Is Your Stress Level Stressing You Out? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Jane Boucher, MBC, CSPYou are on "stress overload" if your symptoms include fatigue, withdrawal from co-workers, family and friends, decline in work performance and an increased need for escape activities. If these symptoms progress and if you are not careful, you may develop "stress overload" called burnout. ...
Views: 1274 - Issuing Warrants To Investors - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Anuj BhagtaWhen raising capital for a business venture, warrants are a common form of equity that is given to investors. A warrant is like an option – it gives the holder the right to buy a security at a fixed or formulaic price, which is known as the "exercise" or "strike" price. Warrants are often ...
Views: 582 - It is Looking Up for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Graeme TeagueNo this is not related to praying, this is how your brain works. Looking up will reduce your stress…..immediately. Why, you may be asking? All types of stress, especially emotional stress, changes how you view life. When you are tired, rundown and generally stressed, life appears harder. Under ...
Views: 869 - It won't hurt!! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonIt won’t hurt! In today’s world we all appear to be rushed. As we all begin asking the same question of life as we know it... “What did we do prior to all this modern technology?” Knowing very well the world still revolved, just as it does at present. The difference is in the speed. Not the ...
Views: 718 - It's About Time: Living In the Bottom of the Hourglass - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2006 from Renita KalhornWhy not adopt an attitude of abundance – some thoughts on how to change your relationship with time. Here in New York, holiday decorations had made their appearance before we had even celebrated Thanksgiving. Apparently time is not passing by fast enough for the rabid retailers. Accordingly, ...
Views: 848 - It's not about you - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachYesterday I had conversation with my friend on Facebook. She wrote that somebody made her cry and she don't want to back to work next day. I made a comment that this is not about her, she was in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I should mention she is working at the hospital; people are ...
Views: 1328 - It's Not The Opportunity That Counts! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Roice KruegerThe real challenge is that we have all been incorrectly conditioned and trained to believe that the most important thing in business is the opportunity. However, if you try to make use of all the opportunities that show up, you lose all focus. By trying to be all things to all people, you end ...
Views: 657 - It’s About Balance: 9 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sue BrennerDo you feel increased pressure at work? Does your time spin out of control? Does your work lead to stress and overwhelm? Use these 9 simple steps to reduce daily stress at work so you can enjoy the balance of life you were meant to live. 1. Set priorities. What are your top 3 ...
Views: 757 - I’m Stressed the F$&! Out! - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show topic is about something we can all relate to and that is stress. We talked about what causes stress and techniques for relieving it in the moment. Regina Ann who is a Transformation Coach works with clients who are often under stress where she helps them to identify ...
Views: 1628 - Job Search Stress - What to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Harry JamesMost people are aware of the stress we face in various situations. It might be moving homes, tackling illness or a bereavement. There are many times in our lives when external pressures affect the way we behave. It is at times like these that we often need advice and guidance to help know what ...
Views: 1352 - Job Stress and Computer Programmers - by Excessive workplace stress has increased dramatically in the past few years of sharply increased competition and "corporate downsizing"--that is, downsizing the workforce, but not necessarily the work. Without effective help, both employees and the self-employed can fall prey to burnout, ...
Views: 5741 - Job Stress: Not Impossible to Deal With - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairMost people have a job, and you are probably most people. There is a strong chance however that your job situation is extremely stressful, and with that being the case, you are probably finding it to be quite uncomfortable at times. Stress is a normal part of the working environment no matter ...
Views: 990 - 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 - Just How Meditation Offers Peace In People's Lives Today. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mike EvansStress is a widespread problem for a large number of people in our present-day world. Anxiety and stress besiege these individuals from the sunrise until sunset. A good comprehension of meditation tips and tricks is necessary to preserve a favorable mental attitude in this chaotic ...
Views: 1253 - Just My Luck! - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Noelle NelsonSomeone cuts you off in traffic, you get stuck behind the person with 30 items in the 10 items or less line, your hair dryer fails in the middle of your blow-dry, the cat throws up on your favorite shirt, and every time you say to yourself, gritting your teeth through it all, “Yup, just my ...
Views: 1017 - K.O. Stress With This One-Two Punch - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVTHE OTHER DAY AT LUNCH I sat with four people I didn’t know well but each holds a leadership position in unrelated middle-market-sized companies. TGIM quick-start bonus idea: It never ceases to bewilder me why folks from the same company or long-time pals clump together and “talk amongst ...
Views: 846 - Keep Stress Out Of Your Life With These Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaStress often comes by surprise and no one would choose to be stressed out if they could help it. But the truth is that you have more control than you know. The reasons for your stress might not be your doing, but you have control over how you deal with them. Here are some great ways to deal with ...
Views: 815 - Keys to Overcoming Stress and Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonRemember as a child how you questioned everything, to the point where your parents and teachers were tempted to duct tape your mouth? Why do I have to? Where are we going? How do you know that’s true? Why can’t we do it differently? If I do this, why does that happen? Why, why, why…? And ...
Views: 1483 - Keys to Problem Solving - by "The problems of the world today are so complex that even teenagers don¡¯t have the answer"
Feeling stressed and worried? Many people are these days, but don't let worry consist of just 'spinning your wheels'. Focus your anxiety and find solutions! First list all your worries, then organise ...
Views: 742 - Kick Your Stress In The Butt! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from a b“Stress is the number one cause of death and disease in America” Your body has a natural response to threats. If something dangerous is happening, your body will produce a chemical reaction to let you know that you need to run away or quickly react - the “fight or flight” response. A long time ...
Views: 1500 - Kissing Your Stress Goodbye - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Willie HortonI've often quoted the World Health Organization's contention that stress will kill more people in the developed world in the 21st century than anything else. And, as far as I can see, they've got it spot on - it appears, from surveys, research and my own work, that the modern workplace is not a ...
Views: 1569 - Know Your Pressure Profile - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Michael LicenblatDealing with demanding clients, complaining customers or difficult colleagues is often distracting and can leave you feeling drained and irritated. In this frame of mind, you are less productive and have less patience for the clients and people you work with. The key to dealing with ...
Views: 1367 - Know Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsApril is Stress Awareness Month! Do you really think anyone out there that is not aware of stress? Stress is literally killing us, our families and our planet. STRESS is THE EPIDEMIC OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Our only hope for treating this disease is recognizing and managing it in our daily lives. ...
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