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- Taking Action When You Recognize Your Triggers For Depression Episodes - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonFor those dealing with chronic depression, something that is not well understood is the fact that the depression is both: Not a constant issue. Can be brought on by various triggers. Aside from the chemical and genetic components that are out of your control, you can learn ...
Views: 1657 - Create Calm and Peace Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 1602 - Stress Less, with Steps to Keeping Your Financial House in Order And Money Mindsets to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardThese cash frame of minds can keep you from having a healthy relationship with your loan. Fortunately? These are practices that can be modified. There are numerous habits you must be conscious of in yourself if you're prepared to change your money state of mind. - Here and now. This is ...
Views: 1417 - 5 Easy Natural Ways To Decompress in 10 Minutes Or Less During The Day or After a Work Day for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardMany of us discover ourselves rather stressed out on a routine basis. Even the consistent barrage of details from all our electronic gadgets and being obtainable at all hours of the day and night can include to that stress. That's why it's essential to take the time to decompress and de-stress ...
Views: 1587 - ROAD RAGE: A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Janet PfeifferRecently, I've been driving into NY City to do mediations for a large clothing manufacture on Madison Ave. I used to teach classes at the Learning Annex and some of my son's doctor's were in the city as well. However, it's been awhile and as incomprehensible as it may sound, NY has become even ...
Views: 1456 - How to Avoid Headaches of Office Moving - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from Darsh TWhile moving your office to a new location can be exciting, getting your head around everything you need to do can be extremely daunting. Most business owners don’t know where to begin. Moving office is far more complex than moving home but with guidance, you can manage this with a minimum of ...
Views: 965 - Alert Yourself To Breath And Laughter for Stress Release - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonLaughing helps! Laughter releases pressure. Empowers you to dare to be a bit bolder. Encourages a bit of the relaxation response that opens your way to stress release. Get more laughter by alerting yourself to your breath. Take a slow, deep breath in. Hold it a moment, then breathe out ...
Views: 1244 - Get Ready For The Monsoon! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraThere is so much that the monsoon season reminds you of! Monsoons have a personality of their own which is unique and very special. So you feel like going out dancing in the rain, maybe grab bite or two when you’re out with friends, or some fine comfort food as you catch a ball game while at ...
Views: 1324 - Resiliency: An Equal Opportunity Resource - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Eileen McDarghDo any of these sound like you: Your organization has been downsized, "right-sized," capsized. Perhaps you’ve been merged, remerged, submerged. Every time you think you know the answers, they change the questions. Up is down and down is up. Perhaps you have the opposite challenge: your ...
Views: 1094 - Why Reading Every Last Bit of Political News Is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from William TopazNo matter which candidate you voted for during the 2016 presidential election, the winner was clear: the news industry. The never-ending political turmoil created an insatiable hunger for news. Subscription numbers exploded, with major publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New ...
Views: 2423 - You Can Breathe Easier After Reading These Tips About Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Charles BrownStress can be a major health risk if you aren't careful. Many specialists have found that stress is generally a combination of physical factors and mental factors. People who live in high stress environments understand that it's truly a balancing act to schedule everything perfectly; but in ...
Views: 1298 - LAUGH AWAY ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Janet PfeifferPeople take life far too seriously. There are important issues in our world such as child abuse, war, poverty, starvation, disease, etc. These are all matters critical for the well-being of humanity. Each one needs to be addressed and resolved quickly in order to protect mankind and eliminate ...
Views: 1937 - Less Is More: 4 Things to Do When You Are Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaNearly everyone is complaining about having too much to do at work nowadays. The reasons may vary from ambitions and overcommitting to just being unable to say no to extra work – but the result is always the same: you end up at risk of not managing to do everything you had planned. Experts say ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - 5 Tips for the Most Successful Approach to Your Workday - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Ari RabbanWhen you run your own business, it’s easy to get caught up in the work. You want to constantly hold the reins and take on every challenge to ensure that your personal thumbprint makes everything perfect. But this approach can quickly make life more challenging than it needs to be. Excessive work ...
Views: 2591 - 10 Best Stress Relieving Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Alan MorrisYou’ve probably heard a million things about stress and how it’s bad for you. A lifetime of running around and pushing yourself to the edge will have repercussions you probably don’t realize. Accumulated stress is toxic. It can make it hard for you to control your emotions, control your ...
Views: 1568 - Better, More Engaging Therapy? Sign Me Up! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Angela AshIt seems that everything is getting easier in this technological age. There are apps to help us eat better, walk more and even do a little bit of yoga on the go. We can even keep our bodies strong by staying active and paying more attention to the nutritional benefits that we derive from every ...
Views: 1919 - 2 Effective Ways To Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Michael TawiahStress, our favourite thing in the world! Stress can ruin people. It plays a significant factor in causing many illnesses and generally lowers our quality of life. I was letting stress get to me too: in my field we have a lot of work to do by tight deadlines – a recipe for stress. As a ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - How to Tame the Stress Monster - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2016 from Noelle NelsonYou bury your head in your hands. You’d really like to run screaming from your cubicle, but for one, that would get you instantly fired, for two, your shoes are definitely not made for running. But the stress! Not only does your job stress you out, but there’s your family, friends, chores, ...
Views: 1854 - How to Stay Healthy By Overcoming Stress - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeLeading a healthy life today is not an easy feat. There has been a huge shift from normal eating to horrible eating lifestyles, where people fail to exercise even after consuming lots of fast foods. This has led to a rise in health illness such as depression, high blood pressure, diabetes ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1800 - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1573 - 7 TIBETAN STEPS TO LASTING JOY - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferThere is something about the country of Tibet that has always intrigued me. Perhaps it's the beautiful landscape along crystal blue waters or the unique architecture of its oriental style buildings. Or more importantly a group of monks that call this country their home are known for their serene ...
Views: 1720 - How to Work Through Difficult Times in Business - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Steve ConstableWe can all get a feeling of being overwhelmed by the stresses involved in running a business. We feel the responsibility of supporting employees, subcontractors, outside consultants and our family. We work long days and long nights to keep our businesses alive and rarely do we take time out for ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - 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: 1195 - Procrastination: Enemy of Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Jacob QuigleyDo you ever get the feeling that everything conspires against you the minute you have a deadline on the horizon? Procrastination tends to be shrugged off as nothing more than a lack of time management skills, but new research suggests that the real problem might be slightly more complicated. ...
Views: 2249 - Do’s and Dont’s to Lessen Stress in Your Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherStress is a mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress comes in two forms. The good and the bad. It can occur anywhere in anytime. One major place that stress takes place is at work. Managing stress to lessen it helps you become productive and ...
Views: 1280 - Affirming Peace. The only way to bring peace to this world - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHave you ever wondered what would happen if war was declared and no one showed up? There is much discussion around the world about creating lasting peace… and yet there is more fighting going on globally than any other time in our history. Why? I believe that it is because of our belief ...
Views: 1188 - How To Deal With Frustration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Nelu MbinguSo you’ve been trying to eat right and to work out every day for the past four months. But you still can’t lose those last 10 pounds. You always try to be creative and diligent at work but your company is still going bankrupt. You always seek to spread as much love and positivity into the world, ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - How To Handle The Pedantic Rule Follower At Work? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraThis is the type of person who insists on following the rules to the letter, even when it is explained to him (or her) that the situation is urgent and speed is essential. He is more concerned that he has done everything correctly, even if it means that the goal is missed. He is rigid and has no ...
Views: 2182 - 3 Ways to Help Your Teen Manage School Stress - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurMost teens (83%) say that school is a significant source of stress in their life. Here's how you can help your teen manage school stress... For teens, stress looks like this: Getting to school late -Feeling irritable -Feeling tired a lot -Crying a lot...or snapping at you -Leaving ...
Views: 1409 - 5 WAYS TO MANAGE WORK STRESS - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerStress is defined as "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances." When we feel stressed, our body perceives a threat to our well being and releases a chemical that starts the "fight or flight" response. We have all felt it - our heart ...
Views: 1467 - Use Meditation to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerCountless studies show the positive effects of meditation on your life. Then why, I ask, do so few practice it on a daily basis? Meditation balances your physical, emotional, and mental states. It allows your body to de-stress, and if done in the morning, sets a focused, peaceful tone for ...
Views: 1367 - Michael Mantell's Answer to the Negative Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell brings decades of experience in turning the most challenging workplaces around, often in partnership with leading human resource professionals. In this column, he describes the causes of negativity, the consequences of negativity and how to turn negativity into positivity and ...
Views: 1503 - Dive Right Into Fear - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerYep, that's right. Dive right in! Dont just dip your toe in the water and then shrink away when it feels chilly. No! The way to do it is to dive right in! And what happens once you're in? The water's not so chilly. You're splashing around and having fun. And the next thing you ...
Views: 1635 - 5 Essential Physical Warm-ups - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerAs performers we want to be present and "in the moment." That phrase is thrown around a lot, but what I mean by "in the moment" is taking in the information that is currently happening. One way we can encourage this is by opening up our bodies before we get on stage. All performers should do a ...
Views: 1927 - Can You Flow With the Stressful Times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerStress happens. Sometimes you just can't avoid a stressful day or week (or longer period) in your life. Stress happens despite the best of plans. Stress happens because it's part of life. We're bombarded with stress-reduction advice. Yes, we're bombarded with messages from all ...
Views: 1455 - Social Confidence and “Extrovert Skills” - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Lynette Crane“I used my extrovert skills.” “I had to learn some extrovert skills.” “Oh, well, I don’t have extrovert skills.” I hear these phrases all the time – and they drive me crazy. When did the ability to be socially graceful or to display good manners become the sole province of one group of ...
Views: 1649 - 4 Tips to Help You Handle End of Year Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Alexandria JoyFeeling like you're overwhelmed and there's not enough time to get it all done? Whether you're a business owner, manager or employee, the end of the year can be a very stressful time to navigate. It can often be like running the last few miles of a marathon and you just want to finish those end ...
Views: 1266 - Business Coaching and Introverts - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Lynette CraneWhen you hire a business coach and develop a program or product, the first marketing instructions you get will probably be something like this: “Contact your friends, send them a warm letter, offer them your services or product, and ask them if they know people who would be interested.” Bingo! ...
Views: 1239 - Resiliency Clues From Marvel Characters & Make-A-Wish Foundation - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Eileen McDarghI left the hotel in downtown Columbus, determined to take a brisk jaunt before preparing for my keynote address in the convention center. Not knowing the city, I spied signs on street lamps and taped to the sidewalk that read "Make-A-Wish Walk." A great idea! Surely the path would be around ...
Views: 1360 - ***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYou CAN eat yourself back to health. Try these easy and delicious ways to power through stress. When you're upset about work, finances, health, kids or relationships, do you tend to grab a candy bar or binge on Cheetos or other unhealthy junk foods? My escape-food-of-choice when dealing with ...
Views: 6336(1 vote) - Do BE Do BE Do.... Getting Things Done While Being Mindful: Personal Life Coach Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaTO DO Lists help us to remember important tasks that need to be done. List making is a great tool for focus and efficiency that I recommend as a personal life coach. And I acknowledge the list makers of the world, like myself. Lists really do help with productivity! But have you noticed that ...
Views: 1242 - Create Calm and Peace using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 2064 - Holding on to your identity during a transition? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Lynette CraneMaybe you shouldn’t be. Transitions – in life or in career – are tough. One of the hardest parts is the seeming attack on your identity when you no longer fill a given role, a role you may have played for years, even decades. People who have had to change careers for physical or health ...
Views: 1194 - Anxiety & Stress Management - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kyle FerrolyFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked. Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ...
Views: 1722 - Are There Still Differences Between Male and Female Psyches? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from William CottringerAre There Still Differences Between Male and Female Psyches? By Bill Cottringer After John Gray’s Book “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus” came out decades ago, significant mental and emotional differences between the sexes explained many of the difficulties that caused ...
Views: 1695 - ***I Love Airports! An Excerpt from Practical Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Ariel and Shya KanePeople were surprised when Kat stood up at one of our seminars and without preamble, enthusiastically announced, “I love airports!” It was a Monday evening in early spring and we had encouraged people to come up to the front of the room and talk about what was happening in their lives. Kat is a ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - Four Tips For Breaking Out Of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI know it so well. That feeling of overwhelm. Feeling like I'll never get it all done. Feeling like I have so much to do and not enough time to do it in. Feeling pressured by all I want to accomplish and all that my life entails. Feeling like it never ends, no matter how efficient I ...
Views: 1242 - Another Tip for Calming the Mind in Increments Series: Using the C.A.L.M© Approach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2015 from Judith HolderAnother approach on the path to a calm mind is something I refer to as the C.A.L.M© Approach. You will read about this approach in a minute, but first, let’s talk further about the busy mind. A busy or monkey mind kicks into high gear when surrounded by events and situations that seem to fuel ...
Views: 1246 - What If Your Life Got Easier? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like your life is hard – harder than it should be? What if you could allow your life to get easier? What would that look like? And feel like? Let's start right now. I invite you to take a few slow, deep breaths. Just relax into it. Wherever you are. Right now – just ...
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