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- What If…? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Lynette CraneA friend and I took a lovely paddleboat ride on the Mississippi River one day, past old crumbling brick walls backed by sparkling new skyscrapers, learning a lot of history that we had never heard. The good time almost didn’t happen, due to a careless mistake on my part. That mistake did ...
Views: 1004 - Top Six Stressful Situations Adults Typically Encounter and How to Deal with Them - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Anita GinsburgStress is an unavoidable side effect of life. There will always be events that force you to undergo a large amount of physical and emotional stress, which makes knowing how to handle those situations key to keeping yourself sane. Below is a list of the six most stressful situations that most ...
Views: 1296 - Accepting Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Now that I am trying to change, I don’t like who I am.” At some point, many of my clients say this or something similar. When they finally see a new way to be, but are not yet capable of acting that way, they begin to attack themselves. judges gavel“I am a horrible person.” “Being this ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Time Management 101: Stop the Distractions! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat is the number one reason people give for NOT doing something? I don’t have enough time! You have big ideas and made plans to start a meaningful project, but you can never find the time to get it done. Days, weeks, and months fly by but there hasn’t been any action taken to move you closer ...
Views: 1326 - Feeling overwhelmed? Take Five Steps To Focus Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you struggling to get things done? Have you constantly been feeling exhausted or stressed during the day? Has anyone told you that you’ve dropped the ball recently? We all know the feeling of overwhelm, having too many things to deal with. This feeling can have a large impact on ...
Views: 1197 - THE BEST STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP – ACCEPTANCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Gaurang ChandaranaThe biggest cause for stress today is a latent dissatisfaction with oneself. We all talk about individualism but constantly want to confirm with a larger group. There is an increasing need for a sense of belonging with some group, system or society at large. Unlike popular belief a constant ...
Views: 1146 - Safety Checklist - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently a client admitted to falling back into an old undesirable habit. Ashley had once again become a tyrant at home. She was obsessed with the cleanliness of her house. She worried about getting things done on time. She stopped interacting with her family. The only time she spoke to them was ...
Views: 1294 - Introvert Anger: The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Ugly - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Lynette CraneAre you an introvert? Afraid of anger? Your own and other people’s? You’re not alone. We introverts are famous for becoming clams when we’re hurt or affronted. After all, anger can involve raised voices, threatening language – all that over-stimulation against which we try to protect ...
Views: 3497 - Looking For Quick Fixes: No Way - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWe being a human always search for easy fixes, short cuts, and quick ways to fulfill our desires, wishes, and needs. We want to be happy as early as possible. We are quite impatient and inconsistent in achieving our goals and become successful. It is our nature and we fight with our nature to ...
Views: 1635 - Eight Steps Aid Autumn Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe've all enjoyed the summer months, but heading into Indian Summer and autumn, we may be challenged with anxiety and stress. This season is busier---school, kids' activities, work projects with year-end wrap up looming, less daylight and all those activities linked to preparedness for cold ...
Views: 1299 - What Have You Lost in Constantly "Doing"? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIn our fast-paced, multi-tasking, on-the-go-deadline driven work, we are often caught up in the act of “Doing.” We move from task to task on our to-do list. We rush from work to class to home. We keep pushing ourselves to do more and do it better. from type a to type me: how to stop doing ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Why Are You Reluctant to Stop Doing It All? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWhen the behaviors of a Type A are out of control, we can take responsibility for situations and outcomes, for the feelings and experience or others, and for absolutely everything around us. We think everything is our responsibility, and thus, within our control to affect. We fear if we don’t ...
Views: 1206 - Go Back To Work With More Brain Power And Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumIt’s hard to go back to the rigor of work after the relaxed pace of summer. You have to give up junkie novels on the beach and barbecues for commuter traffic, power meetings and deadlines. This shift requires you to get you’re A-game on, sharpen up your reflexes and perform at your best. It ...
Views: 1812 - Have You Become a Type A Personality? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerThe concept of a Type A personality has not been around for long. It was actually identified in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were studying coronary heart disease. They found a link between personality types and heart disease. According to their ...
Views: 1192 - Beyond Money and Power - a new set of values - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerLately I have been experiencing a ground swell of desire for a new way to be and live. I expect to see this from my clients, however I am seeing it in places and people I would not expect. Arianna Huffington shares her thoughts about redefining success in her new book, Thrive: The Third ...
Views: 1287 - ***Knowing When to Say No - To Give or Not to Give? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Debra Graugnard[Watch the video: http://youtu.be/xq2ggIBZ3zU] In last week's video on Boundary Setting, we talked about the idea of putting up a wall of protection. This takes a lot of energy. It's exhausting! And would you really want to walk around barricaded, trapped inside a wall? Instead we want to ...
Views: 1115 - ***Setting Healthy Boundaries While Increasing Your Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Debra Graugnard[Watch the video: http://youtu.be/PQbcIVX5T0I] I like to put a reframe on the topic of boundary-setting. Think about this: If you are walking around with boundaries all the way around you, think about what this looks like. Think about what this feels like. You are building a wall all the way ...
Views: 1461 - Feeling Creatures Who Think - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Melissa HeislerAnother powerful concept Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor provided in her TEDx Talk is the concept that we are feeling creatures who think. We are not thinking people who feel, yet this is what our society believes and values – which is at the heart of many of our issues. brainHere is the science and ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - How not to motivate introverts? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Lynette CraneIntroverts: We’re 51% of the population, and still people don’t get who we are and how we function best. We are in your workplace as employees, colleagues, managers, bosses. We can be a family member, child, lover, or friend. We are definitely well represented among your clients and ...
Views: 989 - A NEW METHOD OF STRESS MANAGEMENT: STRESS TRANSFORMATION AND STHENIC REACTION - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Rick CarterStress, as most people use that term, really refers to the reaction that you have to a stressful situation. This is the “fight or flight” reaction. It is the instinctive and unconscious preparation of all your internal systems - muscles, emotions, adrenaline, will - to respond stress as a ...
Views: 1223 - USING AN ONLINE LIFE COACH TO IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Rick CarterImproving your personal effectiveness might be the best way to pay dividends in all areas of your life. There is a lot of focus on self-help and self-improvement, but less on how to make those improvements actually shine in your day to day life. By focusing on improving your personal ...
Views: 1226 - 3 Time Expansion Tips for Introvert - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Lynette CraneIntroverts often feel harried, trying to rush towards that time when they can kick back and relax, freed from all social – and other—obligation. This is especially true when the introvert works in a busy organization where much of what happens is not under the introvert’s control (unlike a ...
Views: 894 - You Are Not Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I was a control freak, but I guess I still am. Back in the old day I was a micromanager, taking responsibility for every aspect of a project even if it wasn’t mine. I would stay awake at night worrying about outcome. I would plan and scheme what else I could do to make the ...
Views: 1206 - “Collapse at Any Time”? Probably It Will Fit the Biblical Appointed Time for Trumpets, Lev 23:24 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThe Bible says, Rich men [will] weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted…Your gold and silver cankered..You have heaped treasure for the last days,” James 5:1-3, King James. In 2008 the new moon was in the sky as the US Senate approved $760 billion ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - 12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life Do you want to be happier? If so, then make it a point to release stress regularly. We often have stress without even realizing it, but your body does. When you feel worried and strained your body is yelling with an ‘energy megaphone’ that you’re ...
Views: 1041 - When There Aren't Enough Hours in the Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Melissa HeislerDiane Beaulieu, Entrée Kitchen owner and B.I.G. pod leader, asks, “When you have that feeling of there just aren’t enough hours in the day, where do you suggest one starts to relieve the stress?” Great question Diane! Take Back Your Work LifeThere are four places to find relief when you ...
Views: 1437 - Keys to Overcoming Stress and Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonRemember as a child how you questioned everything, to the point where your parents and teachers were tempted to duct tape your mouth? Why do I have to? Where are we going? How do you know that’s true? Why can’t we do it differently? If I do this, why does that happen? Why, why, why…? And ...
Views: 1391 - Situational Leadership and Success Coaching - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Rick CarterLeadership is defined as “someone who guides or directs a group.” There are many ways to do this. The most visible and probably the most ineffective is to yell at people until they do something that looks like what you want them to do. That works once. But true situational leadership - that ...
Views: 1507 - What is the Cure to Relieving Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that absolutely nothing about stress feels good. Stress is basically feelings based on insecurities of not knowing what to do about a particular situation. Stress feels angry, confusing, and sad. Stress also feels anxious, irritating, depressed, and fearful. Sometimes these ...
Views: 1376 - At The Heart of Leadership is Creativity, Imagination and Seeing Beyond Boundaries and Conventional Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2014 from Rick CarterThere are many theories on what leadership is. People love to give flowery language and fiery quotes that seem more motivational than instructional. Listing endless adjectives about leaderships is not defining leadership or even describing leadership. It actually shows how hard it is to say ...
Views: 3334 - Stay, Cool and Calm-Stress Less - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartLast month we lost an hour of sleep with daylight savings time. This month the tax man cometh, Mother Nature is sending spring storms and the event calendar says that April is Stress Awareness Month. Now I know most of you don’t need the calendar to remind you about stress. According to the ...
Views: 872 - 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: 930 - Astrology Forecast Libra Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Red Moon Major Game Changer April 15, 2014 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from KG StilesLIBRA FULL MOON Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Red Moon April 15th :42 am PT (void of course) The Cardinal Grand Cross has now been fully activated by the Sun and Mercury. This means your Etheric and Mental Bodies have been electrified by high voltage energy that charges, amplifies, elevates ...
Views: 1782 - What to Do When You're Feeling Overwhelmed? Holistic Health Strategies to Bring Immediate Balance & Calm - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from KG StilesFeeling overwhelmed by life has reached epidemic proportions and continues to soar. Here are a few simple Holistic Health Strategies you can use to bring immediate balance and calm when you're suffering from symptoms of overwhelm. Aromatherapy is a great tool for handling your stress. ...
Views: 3257 - Where Grief Hides - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2014 from Linda HellerWHERE GRIEF HIDES In the space of one breath, I moved from a place of conscious breathing to a space of intense grief. Grief deep and profound... This particular experience of grief was a surprise. My dear friend had passed after an intense experience with a progressive disease, five months ...
Views: 1363 - 7 Communication Strategies to Reduce Anger and Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Janet PfeifferWhy is it so hard to talk to one another? Unless you're a recluse, it's something we all do every day. Perhaps because I'm a motivational speaker, author, and radio host I can talk ad infinitum. I actually find it enjoyable and relatively easy. Yet there is a significant difference between ...
Views: 1695 - Four Simple Ways to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAs I entered the room I could feel the tension of the forty-eight individuals seated at the oblong conference tables. I was about to present a workshop to these teachers on managing stress. Conditions for educators across the nation have become increasingly more demanding as states mandate more ...
Views: 1040 - 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: 934 - MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND MALARKEY - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from James Mapes‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’ -Groucho Marx, comedian If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute ...
Views: 1568 - You Better Learn to Handle the Pressure Long Before You Become Famous - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageI work with speakers and authors who, more times than not, have the dream of “making it big.” Making it big means different things to different people, but for most it means having a national, or international, audience, being a featured guest on major radio, television or podcast shows, ...
Views: 1048 - Why are we so stressed? And what can we do about it? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNever in history have we had such comforts and ease of living. Our grocery store shelves are stocked and we can cook a meal in minutes. We can communicate with family and friends around the world instantaneously and face to face. Modern conveniences make our day to day life easy. Then why the ...
Views: 1355 - Creative Weight Loss Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisIf you think the way you’ve always thought, you will always get the same result of the thoughts you’ve been thinking. Does that sound like a reasonable statement? Of course it does! But why should you be interested in the thoughts you think when it comes to creative and effective weight loss? ...
Views: 2089(2 votes) - A Surprising Way The Adaptogen, Eleuthero, Can Help You When You’re Stressed - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumThe adaptogen, eleuthero, has a solid track record for boosting mental performance in a pretty unique way. In fact, it may help us stay sharp just when we need it the most! What do I mean? Let’s take a trip back in time – fifty years ago . . . Imagine you work as a wireless telegraph ...
Views: 1412 - Pick yourself up, dust yourself off… - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from Lynette CraneMaking a mistake or doing something klutzy can make anyone uncomfortable. Some people are more uncomfortable than others, going home, pulling the covers over their heads, and trying to sleep, haunted over and over by pictures of the embarrassing incident. Others apologize lightly and gracefully, ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - I Need Help Losing Weight - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Rick CarterWhat is it about losing weight that makes it so hard to stick to? Why are you throwing up your hands and crying “I need help losing weight”? It seems pretty straightforward right: burn more calories than you take in and lose weight over time. So you either increase your exercise routine or ...
Views: 1661 - Two small steps towards speaking confidence - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Lynette CraneIf you are one of those people who feels uncomfortable about speaking up in group settings, take heart. It is possible to learn to be a relaxed contributor. One of my early clients said, “Oh, I know what you’re going to say – just take a deep breath and force yourself.” Well, no, actually. ...
Views: 821 - Protecting Yourself from Secondhand Stress - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Dakota HandzlikIt’s no surprise that stress is a large problem for many, but did you know that it can be contagious? Secondhand stress is a very real issue, and constantly being around people who are generally anxious, preoccupied, or negative can have the same effects as having the stressful issues yourself! ...
Views: 1015 - A New Year, a New Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lynette CraneJanuary is the time of fresh starts, fresh ideas, and an urge to create a new, better life.Often, we start out with high hopes, only to sink by February 1 as if the balloon carrying our hopes had been punctured. We need a plan, a roadmap if you will, that we can follow, that will provide us ...
Views: 906 - 3 Ways to Cure Holiday Overwhelm at Work - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHas your to-do list grown overnight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive ...
Views: 1043 - Choose Your Foods and Choose Your Moods - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Lynette CraneThe holidays can be a time of moods that go up and down. It’s easy to assume that changing moods are the result of what happens to you, or worse yet, just something that comes over you without any explanation whatsoever. Wouldn’t you like to have a way to choose how you feel? A way that works ...
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