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- Effects of Stress - Beat Stress Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Michael LeeStress is everywhere in our world lately. We encounter it on a daily basis, and there seems to be no end to it. Despite knowing the negative effects of stress on the body, most people seem to pay no attention to its devastating consequences. Stress should be managed before it threatens your ...
Views: 604 - Can Stress Sabotage your Diet and Exercise Routines? - Wellness Coach - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsThe simple answer to this question is YES. What exactly is stress? When someone says they are stressed out, we all can immediately identify; but to put what it is into words is much harder. One good definition of stress is when you feel that demands made on you are bigger than your ability to ...
Views: 797 - Quick Tips for Executive Stress Management - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftNone of has unlimited time. Professionals or executives often find themselves in a pressure-cooker environment as they manage people, make costly decisions or determine directions of their organizations - on top of their obligations to family and friends. How they manage their time is critical ...
Views: 1624 - Reduce Emotional Stress By Falling Madly In Love With Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Sandra DawsonLoving yourself 100% is the best way to deal with life’s stresses. The stresses of the 21st century are now making this a goal we all must achieve. Why? Because stress is caused by the collision of the pressure to do something and negative beliefs we hold about ourselves. When you are ...
Views: 4019(3 votes) - How To Overcome Stress - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Kimberly PhillipsStress and burnout is another reason why people don’t stay on course. Many people become overwhelm by stress in their lives. Stress is when a person’s mind, body, and spirit begin to lose energy; when energy is lost then usually one of the three: mind, body, or spirit, begins to lose momentum ...
Views: 1804 - Coping With Stress - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from David OttEverything that has an impact on us from within or without is stressful. Heat, light, sound, job and relationship expectations, change, etc. all create a certain amount of stress. Only when this stress builds to the point of DISTRESS within an individual is the FEAR (Fight- Flight-Freeze) ...
Views: 1848 - Research Reveals Brain Training Reduces Stress - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from GiGi KonwinThere are many ways to reduce stress, however, using brain training is perhaps the easiest. This particular type of brain training includes relaxation methods such as meditation, brainwave entrainment and other brain training techniques. One interesting case study involved a 29 year old woman ...
Views: 804 - Stressed Out? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteYou may never make the stressors in your life entirely disappear, but you can certainly get a handle on how to manage them successfully and here’s how. Know the Stress Signals: Stress signals are signs of distress. They tell you that something is wrong even when you try to ignore them. Ever ...
Views: 1249 - Reduce Stress – Focus Energy On What's Important - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Colette EllisHave Too Much On Your Plate? So, are you busy like most people these days? I often feel like the circus performer who spins plates on those long poles. It’s all fun and games until you add one more plate and all of them come crashing down! Do you even know everything you have on your plate? ...
Views: 1287 - STRESS-BUSTERS FOR BUSY BOOMERS - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Joyce DillonStress is a big deal in midlife. It is everywhere. It plagues us at home. It travels with us on the road. It sleeps with us at night. Compared to today’s multitasking, time-challenged, cyber-stressed baby boomers, cave people led relatively stress-free lifestyles. Between family and ...
Views: 965 - A Stress Relief Kit: Six Things That Will Help You De-Stress Quickly When It's All Just Too Much - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnEver wish you had a stress relief kit handy when the going gets tough? If you're like most people, you may be so preoccupied with whatever thing or situation is triggering the stress that you don't even realize you could do something to make you relax. And even if you think, "Oh, I wish ...
Views: 3546 - Hypnotic Imagination—Quick Tips For Stress Busting. - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Connie BrannanHere’s a very appealing word: “relax." It even has a nice sound to it when you say it out loud, slowly: reeee-laaxxxx. Stretch it out, elongate. That’s what we’d like to do in our lives with relaxation as well—stretch it! More, I want it. You want it. It's something we all need more of, ...
Views: 2178 - Recession got you Stressed--Secrets to Transform Stress to Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Annie LawrenceAre you aware of the habits that sabotage your success? Do these habits make you feel stressed? Everyone has stress and sabotage habits and how well you manage stress means the difference between success and failure in your life, and relationship. Follow these easy secrets to find your success ...
Views: 1405 - Exactly, What Is Stress - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsBasically it is our perception of people, places, things and events in our lives. If we view things as a challenge, our lives are more stressful and if we tend to be more upbeat and positive we save the "big" things for the stress button. Worry creates stress and allowing daily hassles to pile ...
Views: 595 - How to Develop Your Own Approach To Stress Management - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Sandi AndersA multi-level approach to stress reduction will bring you maximum success in reducing your level of overall stress. The main parts of a successful stress management program are: Exercise -- 20 to 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise daily is a basic element of your stress reduction program. ...
Views: 1863 - More Symptoms Of Stress - Eleven Warning Signs That Stress Is Affecting Your Emotional Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnYour stress symptoms may or may not include the tell-tale physical signs such as headaches, shaky hands, palpitations, dry mouth, and so on -- yet. But there may be plenty of other signs that all is not well. In fact, the kind of "stress tips" people sometimes dish out to their stressed-out ...
Views: 972 - Occupational Stress 4: New Job, New Role, New Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman“A beginning is a time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct” Frank Herbert, Dune New on the job or working with a new hire? The greatest job strain at such a time comes from the occupational stress domain referred to as Role Ambiguity, or the ...“A ...
Views: 1165 - Stress Reduction - 3 Steps to Greater Work Productivity and Less Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Gail SolishHave you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed by all your responsibilities and obligations? You work full time, have a long commute to the office, have children and a partner, parents who are beginning to have health problems and volunteer commitments. Feeling stretched to the breaking point, ...
Views: 897 - DeStressing with Music - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Suzanne JonasI just want to listen to relaxing music….but I can’t find any! So many of my clients, when they lie down on my sound table, say they want to hear ‘relaxing’ music. That is like saying, “ feed me something yummy”! Given our high stress and busy lives, most ...
Views: 2418 - Stress vs Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsDefinition of procrastination: the act of putting off or delaying an action to a later time. Definition of stress: stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous or even anxious. Procrastination can cause stress, putting those things off we know ...
Views: 715 - 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) - Inexpensive Stress Relief Gifts - What To Give When The Going Gets Tough For Someone You Love - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnWhen you look up stress relief gifts online, you'll find pages and pages of spa gift baskets, books on stress, and music for stress relief. Throw in a joke book and a spa vacation, and the stressed person should feel as good as new. Or so you would hope. Well, it's a start. But you may be ...
Views: 2535 - Breathing Room - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from patricia osborneNot so long ago, I had dinner at a nearby Chinese restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, there in the foyer was a fish tank, built into the wall. It served as a window into the main dining area of the restaurant. The dimensions of this fish tank were about 3 feet wide by 12 inches high ...
Views: 590 - Getting Quality Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Sandi Anders40 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep problems every year, according to the FDA. The 2007 Sleep in America Poll determined that two-thirds of women surveyed experienced difficulty with sleep at least a few nights a week during the last month. Stress is one of the major causes of ...
Views: 1858 - 21 Days To Managing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Rod KellyThe first segment in a six part series that I teach clients in both a seminars and personal consultation for overcoming disease and illness is stress management. It is my personal belief that stress is truly the number one cause of most diseases, and illnesses. Of course there is a world of ...
Views: 1228 - Relieve Stress by Playing Online Arcade Games - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Paul BopannaIf you are like me, one of the many millions of overworked people in the US or in any other country for that matter, and you feel the need for an occasional break from the daily grind, why not alleviate some stress by playing video games for a few minutes. I know it sounds crazy, but for many ...
Views: 806 - Book Review: Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 1697 - Book Review: Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Book Review: 10 Simple Solutions to Stress: How to Tame Tension And Start Enjoying Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management. 10 ...
Views: 1343 - Book Review: The Stress Management Handbook - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 2460 - Symptoms Of Stress: Seven Warning Signs From Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnAre you under a lot of stress? If you also have some of the worrisome symptoms listed below, chances are that you’re badly in need of relief. Meanwhile, you may feel too guilty to take a break. Don’t be. They’d have to do without you if you were to get sick, wouldn’t ...
Views: 940 - Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 1203 - Definition: Stress Relief Tips - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTips to Manage Stress It’s Monday morning, the alarm screams in your ear, you jolt out of bed. You quickly shower, feed the cat, let the dog out, and try to convince your child he has to get up for school. You have an important presentation to give, so you get out your best suit. While putting ...
Views: 1220 - The First Rule Of Rescue And Working For Your Passion - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Renata RazzaThree summers ago, I packed up my life as I knew it in San Francisco and dove into the deep end of the pool: I headed out to Lotus, California to spend the summer learning to be a whitewater raft guide. I did this with an amazing nonprofit organization called Environmental Traveling Companions ...
Views: 684 - Definition: Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThe Top 3 Quick Methods To Relieve Stress We all need to learn how to relieve stress at least a bit better. In today's world, people have so much to do that they lose sight of the things that are quite essential to their well being. In fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we ...
Views: 1994 - Definition: Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTop Ten Stress Reduction Tricks Therapists and doctors always point to stress as the main culprit for many illnesses. Hence, stress is a major factor which affects relationships, the quality of sleep, and one's entire well being. There are so many things which you think about and with these, ...
Views: 2799 - Definition: Stress Management Training - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioStress Management Training Stress management training has taken a big step forward in the last few years. The previous focus was on compiling a list of how many stress factors you were currently facing. This was summed up for stress management training on a Holmes-Rahe scale. The higher the ...
Views: 1429 - Definition: Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTechniques of stress management There are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress. In the face of high demands, effective stress management involves learning to set limits and to say "No" to some demands that others make. ...
Views: 2444 - Stress Relief Without Drugs — Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWalking meditation can be done in many ways and for many purposes, but I have found this technique to be outstanding in relieving stress. It's easy to do, and you should feel a distinct benefit from the first fifteen minutes of trying it. This technique is particularly effective for those who ...
Views: 832 - How Are Muscle Building And Stress Related? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsHigh levels of stress can make building lean muscle tissue very difficult. This is a very good reason to keep your stress level to minimum. Building lean muscle tissue if very important as it can cancel the effects of stress, which in turn can keep your blood pressure at a normal rate. What this ...
Views: 648 - Credit Without Cash Backing It Up Spells Depression! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf we are accustomed to eating out three times a week, and for financial reasons can only eat out twice, we feel deprived. Additionally, if we only eat at exclusive restaurants (wouldn’t be caught dead in a chain!), then we will feel disadvantaged if we have to eat at an Olive Garden, or, dare I ...
Views: 624 - Help Someone Else to Help Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Danny PettryHelp Someone Else to Help Yourself: A Stress Management Technique We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Sir Winston Churchill How often do you help others? Do you give of yourself freely to any cause? People who volunteer receive many personal benefits. ...
Views: 1352 - Stress Exhaustion - Signs And Symptoms Of Stress Exhaustion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchWhat’s the cause of nervous exhaustion? Chronic stress. When you experience stress, your body produces adrenal hormones that excite your nervous system. Whether you're late paying the mortgage or a Bengal tiger is chasing you, the result is the same – rapid heart rate, shortness of ...
Views: 1825 - Turn Your Life From Chaos To Calm - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gini GreyRushing from one activity to the next, ten more to do’s on the list than you can get to today, needing to be in two places at once - where’s the time for you? Does this reflect your life at all? Over busy, overwhelmed and way over stressed have become the norm these days. What kind of ripple ...
Views: 1195 - The Art Of Doing Nothing: Learning To Relax - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Dan Johnston“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sidney J. Harris Are you a hard worker who likes to get things done? Are you always too busy to slow down? If so, you might have a Type A personality? People with Type A personalities are achievement and success oriented. ...
Views: 1602 - How Carrying Crystals Can Balance Stress - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsThere are two kinds of stress the "good" stress and the "bad" stress and both of these are the best for us when they are in a balanced state . Good Stress: This is when you have exciting feelings being involved with an activity or sport, this can range from a carnival ride to any kind of ...
Views: 632 - Stress And Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsFor the purpose of this article we are going to be talking about low/slow thyroid function, this is not the only kind of thyroid issues, however, this seems to be the one creating a stir in the general public today, as it is directly linked to issues of weight loss. If you have a sluggish ...
Views: 770 - Aromatherapy For Stress - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from George KeyOver the years, specific essential oils have been celebrated for their ability to help individuals fight anxiety and relieve stress. The most well known oils which fall under this particular category, include clary sage, lavender, rose, mandarin, lemon balm and ylang ylang. The fastest ways to ...
Views: 931 - Stress Management - Don't Worry, Be Happy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Dr. Brett SaksAre you surviving or are you living? Are you enjoying your life? Do you ever pinch yourself to be sure it is you who is living this great life? If you are not smiling and gently nodding "yes", then this article is for you! One of my favorite movie lines of all time was Mel Gibson's character ...
Views: 937 - 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 ...
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