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- Do You Live In One Of America's Most Stressful Cities - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsWhat makes cities qualify for being a stressful city, first it is the rate of unemployment that it has, second it is the price of gas and transportation and third it is the housing market. With out further a do, they are: Chicago gets 1st place; New York gets 2nd place; Detroit gets 3rd place; ...
Views: 888 - 3 Steps To Coming Back To Love When You've Left Your Heart - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Ana HolubBeing a human on this planet can be fraught with challenges. We go through illness, accidents, divorces, violence...sometimes, life is not very easy. Challenges come to help us choose a new reality – one of forgiveness, unity and peace. On the way, most of us will go through some emotional ...
Views: 1272 - Hurricane Ike, Your Neighbors, Stress And Your Immune System - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonHere I sit at my computer some 5 days after Hurricane Ike swept through Houston and all of the surrounding areas unleashing his fury. The generator is humming loudly in the background but I pay little heed to it as I am so grateful for the power it provides us, power to my computer so that I can ...
Views: 1337 - Five Steps To Keep Your Stress In Check After A Crisis - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonBack to back hurricanes Gustav and Ike roared through the gulf coast and numerous states to the north. This path of destruction was like no other and left millions without power and even water. Whether you are a victim of this or another disaster there are a few simple things you can do to help ...
Views: 1343 - What Are Aromatherapy Essential Oils? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineAromatherapy is a form of therapy that uses essential plant oils and other complimentary natural ingredients for the purpose of physical as well as psychological wellness. Essential oils refer to the essence of plants or its purest extract. Aroma from plants like Jasmine, lime, ylang-ylang and ...
Views: 852 - Five Proven Ways To Reduce Stress In The Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Chris WilliamsStress is draining the energy, productivity and profits out of companies all over the world. Stress, often called the “plague of modern day society,” causes more than one million U.S. workers per day to miss work. It’s no wonder that there is a wellness revolution going on and many companies ...
Views: 1327 - 5 Tips for Coping with the Stress of a Weather Disaster - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Sara HealyWhen severe weather is upon us, we experience weather stress. Our bodies go into crisis mode. Adrenaline starts to flow in reaction to the emergency situation. This helps us take action. We seek safety and protect ourselves and our family from the impact of the weather. It’s after ...
Views: 861 - Moms and Fall Morning Stress - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Diana EnnenEver wonder where the morning went? From the second you wake up, your mind is ticking off an impossible to do list as you wander through your dark house to get that first load of laundry in, answer early morning emails, and maybe even log a work out. By the time your kids are up, you are way ...
Views: 1294 - Time, Money & Relationships - The Top 3 Sources of Stress - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Martin Phillips-HingStatistics Canada followed over 10,000 adults between 1994 and 2001 to identify the main sources of stress in their life. The participants reported an average of five sources of stress which were usually chronic or ongoing concerns. When 34 different sources of stress were analyzed, the top ...
Views: 939(2 votes) - Occupational Stress 8 Your Mind, Your Body And Job Stress. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian GlickmanA few years ago I was asked to give a lecture at Princeton University. The students wanted to know what stressors to expect from their initial experiences in the working world and how these stressors would affect them. Although this was an academic presentation, I was surprised to see that their ...
Views: 1121 - Tai Chi - Stress Relief For The Busy Mind - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Pete GlazeThe attractive girl with the short, spikey, black hair jumped out of her car; phone firmly glued to her ear. She came into the convenience store (where I was deciding what to buy) and padded around, quickly, gathering various snacks and drinks, never for a moment breaking the tapestry of ...
Views: 820 - Learn to Relax in Five Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonYour spouse tells you that you should relax. You children tell you to chill out already. Even your doctor has told you that you need to relax. But how? Nobody seems to have that answer…… that is nobody did until now. I know…. you’re busy, very, very busy. You don’t ...
Views: 1276 - WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF STRESS? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Karen ParsonsWhy is it important that we understand what the symptoms of stress are? Prolonged stress is linked to numerous life-threatening diseases and debilitating disorders. Prolonged stress can be a major contributor to a myriad of addictions including drug, alcohol and cigarette addiction. The ...
Views: 921 - Why there is no real Definition for Stress! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Karen ParsonsSo what is the definition of stress? According to the dictionary it is: “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation” Experts further define stress as the activation of the “flight or fight ...
Views: 825 - Cooling My Hot Buttons - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Judy RingerI 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 - Turning A Difficult Situation Into A Centering Practice - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Judy RingerI entered the service center of my car dealership ten minutes early for a scheduled maintenance. The service rep took my name and confirmed the details. After a few minutes, she asked if I'd be waiting for the car. I said "What do you mean? We spoke about this when I made the appointment. I need ...
Views: 1375 - Three Stress Relief Strategies that take Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonAromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. As a Chinese aromatherapist, I create proprietary blends that many clients use during the day to evoke a sense of calmness and detoxify stress hormones. To use scents while in the work place, simply ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - A Great Stress Relief Technique You Can Apply Quickly - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Chris GreenYou hold a belief about yourself, about who and what you are as a unique person. I have this too, so does everybody. These beliefs are shaped by events that happen to you during the course of your life and it is the way you make sense of these events - how you assign meanings - that is so ...
Views: 716 - 20 Minute Plan adds Meditation in Your Personal Development, Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardMeditation is a way of relaxing which can prevent and reduce stress, help you to sleep better, alleviate depression and give you a new and better perspective. We all should be self-aware and meditation is a natural way to develop yourself. The work which you put into mediating will pay off ...
Views: 2866(2 votes) - Qi Gong Stress Relief for Everyday Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonQi gong can be a powerful tool to integrate into daily life to reduce stress, increase energy and improve health. Qi gong consists of three components: 1. Healing movements. 2. Breath work and meditations. 3. Clinical or medical qi gong which is a form of energy bodywork and healing, ...
Views: 1224(3 votes) - Three Stress Relief Strategies that take Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonAromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. Aiki Healing’s Relaxation Blend is an especially powerful combination of essential oils that many clients use during the day to evoke calmness when faced with stress. Simply inhale the scent ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Reduce Stress That Causes Poor Memory And Loss Of Focus And Concentration - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardIt has been scientifically proven that our bodies evolve to respond to stressors by altering the physiology to react the right way to the stressor. However, when we come across a stressor that is symbolic to our bodies the body alters itself the way it did before but may not react the same. ...
Views: 3141 - Moving Beyond Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Jason ManninoAt the rate in which people are constantly and quickly moving from one project, social event, relationship, freeway, party, job, etc. to another I feel like we are really a race of Humans Racing rather than Humans Being. Also, in the age of information, whether we are at home, the office, the ...
Views: 810 - Combatting Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Karen GranelleThe human body is an amazing thing. As long as we take care of and respect our bodies by exercising, eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and getting enough rest, our bodies can and will heal themselves! Our immune system is an amazing and powerful concept. It's our built-in army just ...
Views: 1221 - Your Gateway To Inner Bliss – Urja Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniOne of the most common issues that the modern man of the 21st century faces in his daily life is Stress and Inner Restlessness. We are unable to sit even for a few moments in a silent and tranquil state, except at the time of sleep. Hence, we can see that sleep is so relaxing and we come out of ...
Views: 821 - Having Fun With Stress Management - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaWe often think of stress management as a serious subject. And although the subject is serious, stress can ruin lives, managing it effectively need not be. There are ways of having fun while managing stress. The following are some fun ideas for effective stress management. Squeeze that ball. ...
Views: 1206 - 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) - Resonance Repatterning and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Kimberly RexResonance Repatterning and Stress Management Kimberly Rex, MS Certified Resonance Repatterning practitioner at www.windowstotheheart.net The Resonance Repatterning System 㦠is a process which relies on information within our body-mind to access where we have unresolved material ...
Views: 1823 - How to Use Your Sense to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowPlease your senses first. What you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch make a difference in your stress level. The following are general examples of how to please your senses to reduce stress. Sight — Why do we go on vacation? Usually it’s because we need to relax and see something ...
Views: 1648 - 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 - How Our Environment Affects Our Stress Levels And How To Reduce The Tension - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowWe can easily identify our bigger stress issues — work, buying a house, and divorce, for example — as the main causes of our stress. In reality, the most harmful stress may come from the smallest of our daily frustrations. Where you live, how you eat, and what you see and hear every day of your ...
Views: 1731 - Top Ten Tips to Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Vishal RaoCertain levels of stress are common today. But it is essential that the levels of stress be managed adequately and in time to avoid health problems that it can cause. While symptoms of stress may vary from person to person, continued stress can cause symptoms such as hypertension, anxiety, ...
Views: 657 - Where The Mind Goes, The Body Follows...Relieve Your Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Dekesha Grannum"Where the mind goes, the body follows" is a very common phrase. It also perfectly describes the relationship between stress and your body. Stress starts in the mind with your thinking. How you respond to a stressor is dictated by your thoughts and perception of it. Stress is a natural, ...
Views: 1089 - How to Manage Your Stress and Live a Stress Free Life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowNearly all of us suffer from stress at some level. Unfortunately, most of us unknowingly create our own stress. We live a fast paced and competitive lifestyle, and from that, we suffer the stressful consequences. What can you let go to simplify your life? Slow down and step back into observer ...
Views: 1529 - Top 5 Natural Stress Relievers - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Sherry HarrisLooking for simple and all natural ways to relax and reduce the negative effects of stress on your physical and emotional well being? Then try these five great natural stress relievers. 1. Chamomile Tea: Chamomile has amazing soothing properties and is a wonderful sleep aid so it is a great ...
Views: 1315 - Use Your Nose for Effective Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaWhether it's a bad day at the office or a stressful day at home, there is nothing like stress relief through the use of aromatherapy. What is so distinctive about aromatherapy is the use of your sense of smell to help heal your mind. Essential oils are use to provide mental, spiritual, and ...
Views: 862 - To Stress Or Not To Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Joan LevyStress, or how we respond stress, is a leading factor in the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers, migraine and tension headaches, respiratory problems, and many other medical problems, in fact, physicians estimate that between 60 and 70% of all medical problems are either ...
Views: 563 - 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 - What Kind Of Music Can You Use For Meditation? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Kathleen ChesterMeditation is a highly rewarding stress relaxation technique. It is also highly empowering. Through meditation, you automatically enter a state of mind that is completely calm, peaceful and relaxed. When the mind relaxes, the body automatically follows. As a result, you reach a state of complete ...
Views: 742 - Stress Management Techniques - Can Music Help? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Kathleen ChesterIn a world full of pressures, tension and anxiety, stress management is not a luxury. Often, the lack of effective stress management can lead to missed opportunities, underperformance, decline in interpersonal relationships and health problems. Most importantly, a stressed out person can never ...
Views: 969 - How Can I Control Stress? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Gary Kenneth ArcherAre you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Stress is a major contributor to many maladies that inflict us humans. Day after day we drudge on worrying about every imaginable thing some so trivial that it’s just plain stupid. Humans are the only earthly animal that has such a ...
Views: 834 - The Easiest And The Most Potent Stressbuster Technique : Yoga Nidra - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniThe one thing that the modern man of the 21st century faces in his day to day life is STRESS. It is a free commodity and by-product that we all get due to excessive mental work, which has become a way of functioning in this Hi-Tech Age. We all have to deal with stress in our routine lives and ...
Views: 726 - Stress Relief For The Working Stiff, 6 Ways To Reduce Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowReducing stress in the workplace is the key to happier employees. Happier employees equal productivity, which equals fewer industrial accidents. Most people view accidents as just that — accidents. But in a study of 164 disability patients, 25 percent who suffered a work-related injury had ...
Views: 1511 - 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 - Maintaining Health And A Positive Psyche - Tips For Managing Stress In The Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Crystal O'BrienFew of us, if any, can control the events in life that impact our day-to-day experiences in the workplace. Unfortunately for many, the perceived loss of control can serve as a primary source of stress and depression. And if you are like most, you spend more time than you'd like on trying to ...
Views: 1512 - Replenish For One day - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Maria PethEach day brings new opportunities and challenges. Often we wake on the right side of the bed and are prepared to face both. Occasionally we have a day when it seems nothing is going right. Choose this time as a reason to schedule a day of rejuvenation. You may be too busy to imagine such a day, ...
Views: 1280 - Frustration - Let It Drive You - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Carla McNeilBelieve it or not we control our own frustration levels. We create our own frustration by our reactions to events and situations. We ask ourselves over and over again why does this keep happening to me? Many times when “things” happen to us , we believe it is because of other ...
Views: 799 - Get The Sweat Out To Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaExercise is one of the best, if not THE best, way to relieve stress. When the body is fully engaged in an exercise program, it releases endorphins in the brain, which creates a natural high and dissolves the stress, leaving you feeling energized and relaxed. It doesn’t matter what type of ...
Views: 1183 - 11 Ways To Relax And Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Sherry Conaway, LMT, MTI, CEPLearning how to relax is probably one of the biggest steps you can take toward improving your quality of life and happiness. By incorporating some of these forms of relaxation into your daily life you can transform your world. 1) Massage Therapy - Releases toxins and tension from your ...
Views: 1429 - Mirthmaking...It's A Distance Thing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Mark MayfieldDissecting the meaning of mirth is like dissecting a frog: nobody really enjoys it and the frog dies. So let’s save a frog and get to the point. Mirth is gladness accompanied with laughter. You gotta have both of those ingredients for mirth….gladness AND laughter. If you just ...
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