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- Reducing Stress Is An Inside Job - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Patricia Crane“I’m so stressed.” “ I can’t seem to relax.” “If only my boss were different I could enjoy work more.” “I never have time for myself.” Do any of these sound familiar? Even though our lives are so fast paced these days, there are many ways to reduce stress in only a few minutes a day. 1. ...
Views: 1715 - Stress At Work – Successfully Conquer The Stress Of Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Gareth SelbyStarting a new job can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. I have been in this position several times and I know that you will be in this same position as well. When starting a new job, you are out of your comfort zone and have many factors to overcome including: • Settling into ...
Views: 6388 - Choose Wisely Grasshopper - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Tim BrownsonWhich of these activities would you prefer to do? I’m not going to tell you what they are just the net effects and you can decide from there. Activity #1 – Can cause sleeplessness and irritability. It can also lead to numerous health problems including but not exclusive to, headaches, ...
Views: 1409 - Stress Is Not The Enemy - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Kathryn WatsonEveryone 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 - Top Stress Management Techniques For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Dr John AnneStress influences our life and health quite significantly. Stress can be defined as any psychological or emotional condition that leads to an overall imbalance of the system. The effect of stress can be profound. It may cause several complications ranging from simple headaches to severe heart ...
Views: 895 - The 55 Days Of Christmas - Again? Twelve Survival Tips! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Susan R MeyerDid you notice the Christmas decorations going up on Halloween? Did a chill run down your spine? The holiday season seems to be getting longer and longer and shorter. Yes, shorter. Look at the expectations this season puts on you. Fifty five days are nowhere near enough to achieve Countessa ...
Views: 1289 - Stress Can Eat You Up Alive! So Do Something About It - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellAlthough technology is making life easier, you will see that a lot of people are still in perpetual state of stress. It is not really surprising that many of us are on our toes nowadays because we are plagued with various challenges, such as rising oil prices, mortgage payment woes, difficult ...
Views: 860 - Are People Scary? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Ronit BarasHow did the world become a place where we fear others, sue them, keep our children away from them, while we know little, if anything, about who they are and what they think? Let’s have a look at the impact of statistics on our beliefs and find out how we can choose to brighten up our world ...
Views: 1888 - Ways To Help Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Darlene SiddonsLet's understand there are two main kinds of stress; good stress (normal, productive) and stressful stress. 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 participation and/or watching a favorite ...
Views: 655 - Managing Stress – Easy Tips To Manage Stress - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Dr John AnneWe all are quite aware of stress. It has become an integral part of our life and lifestyle. However, a little amount of stress keeps us motivated to our task, but if we are getting overstressed, it means we are in ruining our lives. When under stress, we catch all the adverse conditions of our ...
Views: 763 - Useful Tips For Dealing With Stress Successfully - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Dr John AnneStress is an irksome part of our existence. Everyone faces stress, almost every day. Stress prevails everywhere. If you are at your home, you may experience stress for not being able to decide the simple menu for the breakfast. Workplace is a stressful place, almost every time you need to ...
Views: 969 - How To Live Stress-Free By Saying “No” - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsWe 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 - How To Relieve Stress – Popular Stress Busters - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Dr John AnneExperiencing stress is our daily experience. The fact is that our existence is not complete without stress; yes that’s the irony of life! But prolonged stress is not at all good for health. So, we need to know how to relieve stress and how to cope up with daily stressors, so that it cannot ...
Views: 875 - Extreme Simplicity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithDictionary Definitions extreme: ultimate point to which an action or thought is carried out simplicity freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort Extreme Self Care Definitions extreme simplicity: The easiest most effortless actions to move you to your ultimate goals. So exactly what are ...
Views: 2524(2 votes) - 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 - Focus Is The Key To A Successful Business - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Roice KruegerIn my experience with building businesses, I know that within days, literally, of starting a business that business starts to lose focus. I’ve learned through all the years of creating more than 35 companies and working in 35 countries that focus is the only challenge in business. What ...
Views: 768 - Anger Management Skills - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Michael MalegaKnowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take a few minutes to read what we have to say. Surly it would help to get a grasp on Anger Management Skills. Anger is a lifelike emotion, it is not possible for anybody not to be angry as we face different ...
Views: 950 - Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 Of Them (Part One - Updated) - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 of them (Part One - Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters (approx) Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, stress, stress management Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 667 - How To Prevent Scar Tissue - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert LangardScar tissue after back surgery is a problem that researchers have been trying to find a way to prevent. This study that I read is the first know study to include humans. Low-dose radiation is being used as a treatment for scar tissue build up. After 24 hours the radiation process takes place ...
Views: 3666 - Holiday Party Tips And Checklist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists. Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when ...
Views: 2505 - Little Organizing Tips To Reduce Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe are all a little stressed around the Holidays because it seems like everything has to be done at once. It is an endless cycle of cleaning the house, getting Christmas cards ready for mailing, writing a Christmas list and then comes the shopping, wrapping and planning the holiday meal. ...
Views: 1303 - Anger Management:: You Have To Own It To Manage It - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchPeople don’t fall into neat little categories no matter how hard we try to classify them. Still, in my psychotherapy practice I do notice a strong correlation between folks with chronic anger management problems and those who exhibit self defeating personality traits. These clients’ identities ...
Views: 1390 - Why Worry? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from John EatonA few days ago I went into hospital and was told I have a tumour inside the ear. At this moment I don't know whether it is malignant or not. We will only find that out after I have had the surgery. The surprising thing, for me, is I haven't worried about it at all. That's weird because, for ...
Views: 1149 - Grass - Nature's Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Charles PrendergastStress relief can all too often become a medical issue – with pills and potions, visits to specialists and so on. In fact, many of us don’t realise that simply relaxing in the calming surrounds of our garden can be great therapy in itself. One of the most surprising facts about this, ...
Views: 1370 - How To Keep Your Mind Stress-Free - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Kaya SingerEvery business goes through the cycle of having a wonderful vision of success, and then comes the development phase that includes all the creativity and hard work. Last, is the process of overcoming mental blocks that get in your way. This cycle of envisioning, developing, and overcoming goes ...
Views: 3941 - How To Be Lucky In Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Roice KruegerFate favors the bold, the strong, insistent, consistent, and persistent person. You may say, “Well, then, how does luck work?” Does it seem to you that there are people for whom everything just works out? You might ask, “Why doesn’t that ever happen to me?” Then again, maybe it does and you ...
Views: 5087 - Beating The Winter Blues - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoCome January, when the euphoria of the holidays has faded and the days are short, a sense of melancholy is pervasive among northerners. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as the “winter blues,” is marked by feelings of lethargy, depression, lack of appetite and lack of ...
Views: 2860 - Reduce Stess By Managing The Energy Suckers In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Rosalind HendersonLately, have you noticed knots in your stomach, dull aches in your neck, head and shoulders? Have you found yourself popping over-the-counter sleep aids into your mouth to help you sleep at night? Are you aware of an ever present low grade anxiety? Or maybe you've forgotten where you parked your ...
Views: 4493 - The Truth About Information Overload - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from David BohlThere's good news and bad news about "information overload." The bad news is, you probably have some overload effect in your life. The good news is, it's probably not as bad as everyone says it is. There is, in fact, much more information available to us than at any other time, and that won't ...
Views: 811 - If It Makes You Happy....Can It Be That Bad? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Irina KerzhnermanStress. 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 - Coffee, Smoking Aggravate Stress, Cause Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCoffee breaks and smoking can aggravate rather than relieve stress. They will also give you more wrinkles! This was revealed by Dr. Mario Orlandi, Dr. Donald Prue, and medical journalist Annette Spence in the “Encyclopedia of Good Health: Stress and Mental ...
Views: 2411 - Stress or Peace...You Choose! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerStress or Peace…you choose! Stressed out at work or stressed out at home – is there really a difference? As a writer and coach creating awareness not just for parents but for anyone to live a more connected and happier life, the alleviation of stress is a big part of that process as many ...
Views: 942 - Stress Relief -- 5 Keys for Turning Stressful Complaints into Soothing Inner-Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonGOT COMPLAINTS? Big or little, voiced or silent, major upsets or minor irritations... Have you ever noticed how much time and mental energy you spend complaining? Or how tense and uncomfortable it leaves you feeling? Complain long enough and you can end up feeling cynical and resigned to the ...
Views: 1604 - Stress Management In A Few Short Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Patrick GlancyWhere do you get your stress? Family? Work? Money? Yourself? All of the above? Is the bulk of your stress because of current situations in your life or is it based off of previous events in your life? It's likely you understand what I mean by this, and the answer is sometimes hard to ...
Views: 777 - Four Steps To Don't Worry, Be Happy - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Renita KalhornRecently, in Singapore for a coaching event, I found myself starting to worry about the trip back. As I wasn’t able to check in online, I would have to wait to reserve my seat until I arrived at the airport and, with claustrophobic visions of being trapped in a middle seat, I found myself ...
Views: 806 - Stress At Work – Have Positive People To Help You Conquer Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Gareth SelbyThe things that happen in the workplace can be unpredictable and very overwhelming at times. It can range from a major argument with the boss, loosing a client, machinery and equipment breaking down, delays with an important project, poor relationships with co-workers, lost revenue, working long ...
Views: 621 - De-Stress Your Busy Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Anne VidovichThere is an epidemic in cities everywhere and the epidemic is stress. We see the signs/effects of stress everywhere. Communities, support systems, self-care, parenting, spirituality, and physical health are being negatively affected by our responses to being overwhelmed, stressed, and ...
Views: 1165 - Creating A Stress Free Golf Event - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Alan MartinThe article to follow was written by me for a regional golf publication in 2005. If you're organizing a golf tournament, outing or event as they're all referred by, it should provide a tip or two which I hope helps you run it virtually stress free. Throughout New Jersey in 2004 well over one ...
Views: 2206 - Manage Stress With The Waterfall Technique - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Tracey BurchardStress has a powerful influence on how we feel, emotionally, mentally and physically. This powerful technique can be used anywhere to help you relieve stress and relax. All you need is two minutes and a quiet place where you can close your eyes. You’re stressed out – admit it. ...
Views: 1238 - How To Reduce Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from michael atmaStatistics don’t lie. Research suggests that work related stress is a killer. According to the World Health Organization, 80 to 90 percent of all illnesses are either directly or indirectly caused by stress. In another study, researchers found that more than 50 percent of employees would be ...
Views: 886 - Coping With Workplace Sress – Focus On One Thing At A Time To Minimize Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Gareth SelbyIn the workplace, we all seem to get swamped by several different tasks and requests all at the same time. We have the boss screaming for those reports to be submitted to him by midday, several clients wanting their jobs to be completed immediately and your co-workers hounding and nagging you ...
Views: 2131 - “The Travel Maestro III – A One-Stop Source for Your Frequent Flyer and Hotel Account Numbers - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanShowing up at a hotel, a ticket agent desk, or a car rental counter and being asked for your hotel rewards program number, your frequent flier account number, or your "Preferred #1 Emerald Club Gold Expresslane" account number, and not having it handy, can be very time consuming (not to mention ...
Views: 1546 - Are You A Dog With A Bone? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Lorraine CohenHave you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog that is intent on hanging onto it? They sink their teeth into the bone and hold on. They chew on it can play with it for hours before walking away or burying it somewhere. That’s how I feel sometimes when I’m holding onto something ...
Views: 1355 - Addiction to Numbness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Margaret PaulLinda sat opposite me at one of my five-day Inner Bonding Intensives. She had decided to attend the Intensive because her depression, which had plagued her for years, was not being helped by medication or by the numerous forms of therapy that she had tried. As she sat opposite me, telling me ...
Views: 2499 - Understanding Stress - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDNThere are two types of stress. The first type is acute stress. That’s the kind where your body senses danger and adapts to the threat by making physical changes which enable you to quickly get out of harms way. This occurs because your body secretes chemicals and stress hormones such as ...
Views: 856 - Applying the Brakes to Wonder Woman - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Adele AlfanoIf you are like most women, you are trying to keep your head above water in this speed- crazed world, stretched too thin on your time and juggling ten projects at a time. Sound familiar! My best friend Tina and myself have a great joke and we always state we consider ourselves “wonder women” and ...
Views: 2128 - Habits for Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from michael atmaIf you’ve every wondered why some people seem to get what they want out of life easier than others then you can stop looking. The reason can be found in the habitual way you think and behave. The money you earn, the house you live in, the stress you experience, and just about everything you ...
Views: 861 - Strategic Tips For Dealing With Stress In The Small Business Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleIt is certainly no secret that stress is a fact of daily life ad is especially true in the small business workplace. And what makes it worse is most small business owners must face the challenges alone or with little or no support systems. A strategic thinking small business owner knows that he ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Manage Stress by Twelve golden habits - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Sedrik PetBelow are twelve best and tested habits that one should develop for oneself to keep stress, depression and anxiety out of life. Please not that develop these habits and change oneself is not immediate process but ongoing process even one can develop some of these habits in life can make ...
Views: 635 - Anxiety And Stress - Use NLP To Overcome Them And Relax - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyNow more than ever, scientific investigations are confirming the essential responsibility of stress in causing and aggravating numerous psychological and somatic afflictions. In the June 6, 1983 issue of Time Magazine, the cover story described stress as "The Epidemic of the Eighties." It also ...
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