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- How to Deal with Workplace Stress Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James TomersonYou may need to face with a wide range of issues in the workplace. While you prepare yourself to handle others, it’s also vital to know how you can effectively deal with stress at work. It’s important to reduce the workplace stress as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t start affecting the ...
Views: 1020 - Sidestepping a bad day through Distraction - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Michaela ScherrEver have days where going back to bed and starting over is a great idea? You get up, spill coffee all over you, your breakfast ends up in your lap, nothing works properly (ask me about technology…), no one seems to care, we’ve ‘tried everything’ and work is the pits. When life becomes a bit ...
Views: 1020 - How to Avoid Holiday Stress Insanity - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Lynette CraneAlong with joy and a feeling of connectedness to others, the holidays bring a rise in stress. Although most people over 30 experience a rise in stress over the holidays, according to the American Psychological Association, women are most likely to experience a sharp increase (44%) in stress, ...
Views: 1019 - Eliminate Stress -- Eliminate Illness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerWhat do you think happens when you hate your job, or your spouse, or your kids, or your house? Did you know you get sick - literally? It's true; and it always has been. In fact, your emotions are simply a signal to you that your body is not where it wants to be, or where you want it to be. If ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Stress Management for the Working Mom and Family Relations - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Leon EdwardIn todays economy, it is sometimes necessary to have a two family income. This can create problems in families where there has been a stay at home mom. Studies have shown that just because mom is not home, children can still thrive in other atmospheres. They have also shown that both working ...
Views: 1018 - What are the Havening Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2021 from Nabil AhsanThe Havening Techniques are a progressive better approach for recuperating the brain. Havening has a place with a bigger gathering of techniques called Psycho-tactile treatments. Accordingly these treatments work by utilizing applied touch. In a randomized preliminary of 5000 patients. ...
Views: 1018 - What Is Stress? - by The hands of the clock (tha pages of the calendar) are going faster than we would like. How in the world am I going to finish this -- in time? How am I going to get through all this traffic -- in time? How am I going to be able to pay my bills -- in time?
I'm dreading class tomorrow. I have to ...
Views: 1018 - Why Organize - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo what if my domain is in disarray, my car is a clutter bug, my kitchen is in chaos and how in heavens name does that affect my life, my dreams, my desires you may be pondering…. What’s it to my Health and Wellness Coach if I can’t muster the energy to muddle through my mess? Why does she ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Why Santa Ho Ho Ho's & the Amazing Benefits of Laughter for You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Bernadette Dimitrov aka Mrs ClausWe all know that Santa is famous for his hearty ‘ho ho ho’ greeting and laughter. However most people have no idea of the powerful healing benefits of laughter! Researchers now tell us that laughter brings balance to all components of our immune system. Yes it reduces stress and ...
Views: 1017 - Foods that Lower Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWe all know that eating a balanced diet from all of the major food groups it the best way to stay physically healthy. But did you know that there are certain foods that boost your mental health as well? Many foods from various food groups can actually significantly lower stress levels, which for ...
Views: 1017 - 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 - Stress Reduction Techniques: 3 Proven Techniques To Reduce Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Michael LeeEveryone needs to use stress reduction techniques. Since we live in such a fast-paced world, I wouldn’t be surprised if even ten-year-olds are feeling stressed out now. Our lifestyles haven’t exactly been the healthiest in the last 50 years either. There’s hardly anything we can do to reverse ...
Views: 1017 - Manage the Stressors and Enjoy Your Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Sophie MelansonThe Holiday Season, for many, can be very stressful. When you experience any kind of stress, no matter what the occasion, you are reacting to a root cause. Ask yourself the following questions: What am I truly experiencing inside? In Spirit, Mind, Body and especially Emotions? Am I angry about ...
Views: 1016 - 101 Stress Management Tips - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from David Tomaselli1. Maintain a positive attitude in life as much as possible. It is best to see the glass as half full rather than half empty. Do not look at a problem as a hindrance but rather as a challenge and opportunity to grow. 2. Say ‘No’ to those that promote stress in your life. This may mean not ...
Views: 1014(3 votes) - Slowing Down to the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever noticed lately that things seem to speed up almost daily? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that times have changed and in order to succeed in today’s fast paced environment, you need to pick up and keep up the pace. What I find most curious about this proclamation of life is that ...
Views: 1014 - Watch out, here come the holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Leslie GailDoes your blood pressure rise the mere thought of the holidays approaching? I used to get caught up in the frenzy and pace of the holidays, until I realized it was depleting me and taking my focus off of what really mattered. I made some changes, shifted my attitude and began looking forward to ...
Views: 1014 - Flourishing In The Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukAs National Stress Awareness Day (November 5th) looms, I was musing about the Credit Crunch recently and all the negative, emotive reporting and consequences that are around on the subject. As a specialist in stress management and having been made redundant twice in the past, I was pondering ...
Views: 1013 - Neighbors With Drums: Making Choices - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Judy Ringer"If you don't like what's happening in your life, change your mind." --The Dalai Lama There's a new event in the neighborhood. Every day around 3:30 pm, a neighbor with a new drum set begins practicing -- at full volume. The drummer must be on his deck or screened porch, because there doesn't ...
Views: 1012 - Relax, Your Health Depends on It - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBe cool, relax; your health depends on it. Not only does stress reduce your productivity and effectiveness on a day to day basis, but it also has lasting effects on your body as well. This is what’s going on inside when you allow outside circumstances to stress you out: Step One: A ...
Views: 1012(5 votes) - NERVOUS BREAKTHROUGHS: The Pleasure of Sadness - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonThroughout my life I have had a series of nervous breakthroughs. Rather than call them break downs I like to call them break throughs. I learned from these experiences and found my life more enriched, more mature, and at a powerful stage of growth after coming through a sad or conflicted time in ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Recurring Nightmares - What Can You Do About Them? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of a prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a particular situation - Having ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Try a Little Humor In The Mix - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzMy “Old Man” worked in a steel mill for 42 years as a millwright and hated every day of it. With 7 children, he had no choice. At times, he worked three jobs to make ends meet. Never complaining, he raised us all with a strong work ethic, sense of family and most importantly a sense of humor. If ...
Views: 1011(3 votes) - Top 10 Ways to Manage Stress When Working from Home - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteMany of us choose to work at home to avoid the many stressors associated with the typical 9-5 job - things like an unreasonable boss, too much work and/or ridiculous deadlines. However, we may soon discover that working from home brings its own stressors. So, how can we cope with these new ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - 5 Benefits of Slowing Down: Tales Of A Pregnant Pause - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Amber RosenbergFor the majority of my life, learning how to slow down has been very much a work-in-progress. Several years ago, I was completely unfamiliar with the concept, however, due to various life circumstances, I've had regular opportunities to re-examine my pace in life and to make choices as to what ...
Views: 1009 - Stress Management in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Majlinda PrikuInstituting stress management concepts in the workplace seems to become a lot more difficult each and every single day. The environment we work in comes with a lot more pressure making it even more stressful than what may have existed in prior years. Consider it a total jungle out there because ...
Views: 1009 - Feeling Overwhelmed: Breathing into Order - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the ...
Views: 1007 - What is an anxiety attack? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is an anxiety attack? What is an anxiety attack? Do you suffer from anxiety disorder? How to deal with an anxiety attack? Anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is a reaction to a specific situation where you experience excessive stress and worry more than the common ...
Views: 1006 - How to Beat Workplace Stress and Better Your Job Performance - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterNo matter where you work or who your office mates are, nothing can change the fact that stress will be one of the main issues you will have to deal with. The only thing you can change is the way that you take towards stress. If you are equipped with the proper skills and attitude, you will find ...
Views: 1005 - Taking Control of Stress: Environment and Position - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanIn one form or another, stress is all around us every day. (I know some of you right now are saying "No kidding! I live and breathe stress!") But what is stress, and what triggers it? Answer those questions, and you're on your way to regaining control over it. Physiologically, stress is the ...
Views: 1004 - The Yin, Yang and Dopamine in Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Lynette CraneSome people like to linger until the very end of a party; others like to leave early. Unfortunately, they frequently marry each other. They may very well have met and been attracted to each other because of these opposite qualities: one represents tranquility, stability, and caution, the ...
Views: 1003 - Giving Up Judgments #1 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Tom WrightPart 1: First of all, in order to give something up, we would have to know what that something actually is. Not what we believe it is, or think it is, but what it actually is. This is a difficult discernment to make with regard to judgments because there is a line regarding our ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - Stress Reduction Made Simple - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Nova ReedStress: “A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” (Webster’s Dictionary) Reduce: syn: DECREASE, CONQUER Stress Reduction relies on the individual’s ability to remain or return to a state of balance. The ...
Views: 1002 - 6 Tips to Relieve Back-To-School Stress - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Pixie StevensonAre you feeling overwhelmed with the flurry of back-to-school activities? Have you waited until the last minute to organize your class room, buy school supplies or to prepare your classroom? Is just the change in your morning routine making you feel out of control? Any type of change can ...
Views: 1001 - Handle Stress Like A Monk! - by Copyright © Lisa van den Berg
Firstly, let's define Stress.
Stress is defined simply as 'Change'.
Any kind of change. Be it Environmental, Physical, Emotional or Social - Good or Bad. As human beings we are naturally resistant to any type of change. So the prospect of anything in our ...
Views: 1001 - Overcome by Anxiousness? 5 Simple Steps That Can Help Reduce Your Stress Levels - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2020 from Dr. Bradley NelsonWe are living through a very emotional time. People are stressed that they may lose their jobs, anxious that they may catch or spread the virus, and worried about protecting their families and loved ones. On top of that, they may be dealing with loneliness and other effects of social ...
Views: 1001 - Un-Cluttering Your Time Puts You In-control - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAs a middle management sales team specialist, Judy didn’t have a moment to spare. She didn’t have time on her hands to worry about what tomorrow would bring; she had so many things to do within a 24 hour period that an army of six couldn’t possibly accomplish in a month. She thought her time ...
Views: 1001 - Weight Gain is Often Due to “What’s Eating You” - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Lana NelsonOver the last decade, it has become increasingly obvious that obesity is on the rise. According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 18.5% of children and nearly 40% of adults had obesity in 2015–2016. In a recent article by Amy Norton, published on the WebMD ...
Views: 1001 - Can Migraines Be Controlled? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Kelsie KenefickCan migraines be controlled? In most cases, YES! The pain of migraines is so horrible that, to many, it seems almost impossible to believe that they are controllable. How could something so painful be controlled simply by bringing the nervous system back into balance... back to “homeostasis”? ...
Views: 1000 - 10 Tips to Being Happy This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Christine AryloWhile the holidays are advertised to bring us cheer, joy and gifts, what many of us also end up with is a rack full of stress, guilt and debt. Why? Because we listen to the negative voices in our head telling us to buy more, eat more, visit more and do more - when we are already stretched for ...
Views: 998 - Adaptogens for Stress Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekWhen a human is under chronic stress from one or more of the four daily stressors, some systems in the body shut down and others are activated. The daily stressors include mental, physical, emotional, and environmental stress. Some of the systems that shut down include metabolism, digestion, ...
Views: 998 - ***Is Stress Really the Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health conducted a survey to determine the Top Ten Stressors at work. Here they are: * 10. "The treadmill syndrome" - Employees who consistently have too much or too little to do create a lot of stress. * 9. "Random ...
Views: 993 - Make It Easy On Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Lynette CraneHave you ever been caught in a race that never ends: one in which the big prize at the end is as far out of reach as it is when you started, and the small rewards along the way that might sustain you have gotten to be scarcer and scarcer? Perhaps the big prize no longer seems enticing, or ...
Views: 993 - Stress of Being Praised - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Lynette CraneLast week, I looked at the evaluations of a talk I had just given. One was excellent; when I glanced at the page, I realized the name of the writer. “Oh,” I remarked, “that’s just a friend.” The implication was that since the writer was a friend, there was something less valid about the ...
Views: 993 - The Softening Practice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Gregory NewmanI’m fascinated with people. Whether I’m standing in line at the grocery or sitting in an airport, I’m often noticing--with great curiosity--how we breathe, move and shape our bodies as we go through the world andrelate with each other. One of the things I’ve noticed is that many people are ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - 3 Great Affirmations To Help You Deal With Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from John BurrowAre you struggling with anxiety related issues? While there are many potential causes, anxiety is something that we "create" in our minds by the way we (sub consciously) control and direct our minds. Learning to take back control of your thoughts is one of the most powerful things you can do. ...
Views: 991 - What the heck is eustress? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Lynette CraneHans Selye, known as the “Father of Stress,” coined the term “eustress” in 1926. It means, literally, “good stress.” Is there such a thing? You bet there is. When we’re underwhelmed by life, we seek excitement in anything from scary movies to amusement park rides; we crave new ventures and ...
Views: 991 - Clobbering Overhwhelm in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekOne of the definitions of overwhelm is being buried or drowned beneath a huge mass. Feel familiar? My particular brand of overwhelm is more like ... suffocating skin crawling madness. I used to be the mistress of overwhelm. The discomfort was intense and yet there was a rush involved with ...
Views: 990 - 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 - 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) - Calming The Inner Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Chris GreenStress. Depression. Anxiety. They’re powerful words that conjure up all kinds of images and prejudices in our minds. People who suffer from these illnesses find it hard to cope with life. They can feel deeply unhappy, they can find no joy in anything life has to offer, and of course, their ...
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