Stress Management Articles

Chaos and fear are closely linked. When we shift into a panic state, we fuel the flames of chaos. I love the analogy of "fear storms," because that is what they are, and eventually they blow over just like a storm, if we don't encourage them to stay. When our abstract, ...

When you fall, do you get right back up? Do you learn from your mistake and move on? Or do you kick yourself so hard in the butt that you just mope around for days in your PJs and wonder why you're so miserable? Come on! Get a grip! Okay, okay, that was uncalled for, but seriously, the more ...

Running a happy, successful home can be compared to running a successful business. I do both. These are the key areas that cannot be neglected. 1. Know your mission. Companies have mission statements and it is important to know the mission statement for your family. My husband and I decided ...

Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question: "Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there'sone thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire todo what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how canwe make ourselves ...

Starting 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. nnWhen starting a new job, you are out of your comfort zone and have many factors to overcome including:nn• Settling into your new job.n• Getting comfortable with your coworkers and management.n• Getting comfortable with your new work environment.n• Getting use to the new payroll system.n• Learn

Usually people are “difficult” because they are going about getting their needs met in the only way they know how. They have very specific (and we might think “overly rigid”) ways of feeling powerful and having esteem; they focus narrowly on controlling things, situations, and people so that they can get the outcomes that will enable them to feel good. They are not able to feel good by connecting meaningfully with you for who you really are.

1. Stress has a negative connotation, but there are enough people who love it. They perform well under stress and it keeps them alert. Actually, stress is a way to make the body and the brain perform better. A bit of pressure is good for production. 2. In our society, so full of stressful situations, that same stress becomes a negative force: crowded city, busy job, noisy kids, social obligations, it takes a lot of effort to keep all that under control. Stress becomes a nega

The end of summer is over. What has the highlight of your summer been? Sure, go on…relive that moment now. For me it happened last week while in the San Francisco Bay Area after doing a training on Influence and Friction-Free Relationships for a company. I took off a handful of days to go mountain biking in Lake Tahoe and then visited with my two oldest friends – healthy organic food,lots of laughs, supporting one another’s direction. Most of the time I was able to be ‘off’, but there were still some moments that thoughts about work still made me feel ‘on’.

Six Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty rnThere is a lot of talk about the job market in the news these days, from general woes about the broken economy, to state-wide crises involving job cuts, furloughs, pay cuts, etc.rnIf we put them side by side, our lists of top news items would probably differ some, but chances are we all are feeling the uncertainty of the time we live in. rnWhen people are let go at work, others must pick up the work. Work once done at home bu

JOY ON THE JOB: Shift Negatives to Positives You deserve joy on the job. You also deserve happiness in all areas of your life. Do you know how to quickly transform a negative experience into a bridge that will lead you to the life you prefer? The trick is to use painful experiences as tools instead of feeling victimized. You can prove to yourself that you have tremendous personal power to create happiness at work. Once you understand how to discover value in the negative s

Stressed? Finding it hard to cope? Unfortunately, this is becoming the norm.n nIn a recent survey conducted by ACQYR, almost four in five people felt inadequately trained to cope with stress. Respondents felt that their organizations weren’t providing sufficient training and tools to effectively manage increasing stress levels.n nThe good news is that you’re not broken. You’re fully competent and capable, but you may be negatively handicapping yourself without realizing

Media related stressnnFor many years I have been thinking of the connection between stress and the headlines in the media. As a person who wants to be stress free, anxiety free and positive, I have written this article for people who feel the same way.nnI have done some research and here's what I learned:nnThe media plays a big role in our stressful life, making usnstressful, every single day.nnWhy is that? There are many explanations, but my concern is that we live in the re

Hi Everyone, Lauren Miller had spectacular success using EFT for her stage 3 cancer. She shares her story (and EFT methods) in this article. Please note that while only one successful EFT session launched this remarkable remission, it was her persistence that kept the ball rolling. Hugs, Gary ...

Does your ‘to do’ list feel like the never-ending stream of clowns getting out of a Volkswagen? Conventional wisdom suggests that to reduce your overwhelm you should ‘Prioritize’. But your challenge is that Everything Seems Urgent. Below is the formula to win in situations of ‘too much to do and not enough time’. Be sure to read to the end because it’s my birthday today and to honor it I’m giving you a very extensive gift that will help you manage all you have on your plate. 1) Know your Purpose and Personal Strengths

Elite athletes, such as the two champions who recently stayed at peak performance for a five-hour tennis match, demonstrate an optimal natural pattern to their exertion. It is a Sprint/Recovery pattern, in which you focus intensely and then recover and replenish your energy by doing something that fully disengages the parts of your brain focused on work and effectively rejuvenates you. For most of us, the optimum pattern is 90 minutes of intense focus followed by renewal. This number is based on our natural circadian rhythms that go in 90 minute cycles throughout the day.

Fate favors the bold, the strong, insistent, consistent, and persistent person. nnYou may say, “Well, then, how does luck work?” Does it seem to you that there are people for whom everything just works out? nnYou might ask, “Why doesn’t that ever happen to me?” Then again, maybe it does and you just don’t notice. nnAs we look at all the luck that we have experienced in our lives, and remember all the lucky people that we have been privileged to associate with and

Serotonin is actually a neurotransmitter that assists in elevating our mood and its production is influenced by the food we eat. A correct quantity of serotonin is necessary for keeping us in a great and positive mood. Nonetheless, deficiency of serotonin may possibly lead to several symptoms like anxiety, panic, fear, obsession, low self esteem, tension and chronic discomfort, anger, aggression as well as suicidal tendency. A balanced level of serotonin is consequently neces

You don't need me to tell you how stressful life can be. You experience stressful situations while attempting to navigate new relationships and learn new routines at home and work. It helps to understand how to reduce stress in the four stages of becoming competent as change your life by learning anything new. Let's look at the stress you experience as you learn to drive a car. Unconscious Incompetence

Movie theatres like us to believe that silence is golden; when it comes to watching a show that just cost £20 for the tickets and another £30 in snacks I do not think that many people would argue that at least in that case, silence is golden. It may sound strange to think of silence as an anger management tool, but when used in the right situations it can be a very effective one. Often times when we are in an argument with someone we are so concerned with getting our point

While dating is a good exercise to meet different people and weed out those who may not be worthy of your time, it can also brings with it the complications of pressure from the person you are dating and also peer pressure from friends and family. A classic example of dating peer pressure is the woman who has been single a long time and when she finally starts dating again, her whole family tries to speed up the process and tries to get her married off. Another example is when seemingly well meaning friends may pressure you to have sex with the person you are dating.

There are plenty of aggravations these days that are out of your control. The effects of the economy, and other people’s flaws are obvious examples. But for many of the problems that eat up your time and energy, you may have a hand in causing them yourself. This is not blame, this is good news! That means you can quickly do YOUR part to have more success with less stress. Think of a chronic frustration or an acute challenge you are facing. Ask yourself if you are ‘causing’ it in any of these ways:

Lately, 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 car or found yourself stuttering trying to remember your bosses name? It's obvious you're stressed. n Stress management is vital for you. However, the subject tends to get lost in the

Most Problems are Caused by StressnnAgain and again you hear it: Problems are caused by stress. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and alternate healing specialists all say the same thing: stress causes problems. Illness, obesity, sleeplessness, job burnout, marital breakups, family squabbles, fights with friends, loss of employment, depression, all have been linked to stress. What’s more, not only does stress cause these problems, but they in turn cause stress. Stress

In Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's original "Chicken Soup for the Soul," I am reminded of the short story titled "Another Check Mark On the List." This is a story about a 15-year-old boy named John who, on one rainy day, when it was too wet outside to play, he decided to write a list of ...

Many people dream of owning a home but few realize the amount of stress that comes with the responsibility of home ownership. Since stress can aggravate illness and even bring about stress-relate ailments such as fatigue, depression and headaches it's a good idea to do what you can to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Luckily, there are three major sources of stress when it comes to home ownership which can be reduced by following these simple tips. 1. Plan For The Wo

“Get over it” or “Smarten up” is that what we tell, or at least think, when one of our friends or a family member has let a situation or event linger? Do we ever consider that they may not be able to just get over it or smarten up; they may be dealing with a real illness and need real help, not criticism. nnAnxiety Disorder is a real illness, and is the most common mental health problem in the United States. According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than

I use these stress herbs to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, nervousness. You can use these effective, natural herbal stress relievers in tea or tincture.nnnHerbs are natural stress relievers with little or no side effects and are a popular option to synthetic medications...n n Kava Kava - is a herb of the Indonesian and Polynesian islands and is a hot favourite for its anxiety relieving effects. Kava, when drunk, gives a sense of well-being but does not affect mental ale

Crisis management took on a whole new meaning with the television program "I Survived." It was about people who made it through a life or death crisis like falling off a mountain, getting lost in the desert, or being caught in an avalanche. My favorite part of the program was when they interviewed the survivors. It amazed me that they were just ordinary people, like you or me, who were confronted with a serious crisis and figured out how to manage it. nnSo, how did they survi

How Do You React to Stress?

You know not to think the obvious kinds of negative thoughts. Thoughts like “I am not as smart as my counterparts” or “I can’t…” Those are easily identified as thoughts to remove from your mental diet. Here are 3 other kinds of ‘empty calories’ thoughts. Cut them out immediately! 1. Unanswerable questions – When things aren’t going your way, you often ask an unanswerable question, such as Why don’t things work out for me? or Why does it look so easy for the guy who sits next to me? or Why doesn’t the person in operations get back to me?

Leaning how to relax can greatly improve our health and well-being. That's why it's so important to find ways to introduce more relaxation into our everyday lives. If you don't learn to manage stress, stress will manage you. And left unchecked, stress can be draining, exhausting, cause anxiety, ...

We live in a culture where the definition of addiction is our motto: ‘More is better and there is never enough’. The drive for more, bigger, faster does not allow for a state of satiety, a place of feeling full, satisfied, sustained. Addiction comes in diverse packages yet unde eath, all addictions have core characteristics in common. While the word addiction stimulates thoughts of familiar substances like alcohol and drugs, the categories of addiction are growing.

This is not even a second guess for me, as Astrology @ The Speed of Light, by Kapiel Raaj wins this race, hands down. The reason why this is one of the best astrology books out there is because it’s not written by a practicing astrologer, but a passionate client. The author has written the book from the perspective of a client; what client wants, needs, and should look for in astrology and astrologers. His hardcore research for over 10 years has led him to write an astrolog

There are many fun ways to relieve stress. All you have to do is get creative and ask yourself, "What do I like to do for fun?" One of the ways you can have fun and relieve stress is through exercise. I know, I know, I can hear you groaning now. But exercise doesn't have to be difficult or boring and studies show that exercise does relieve stress. So don't give up on this idea before you hear me out. Sometimes just getting out and being active in the fresh air is all you need and there are many ways to make this fun.

We are interrupted on average 7x/hour and waste approximately 2.1 hours a day on distractions. You’ve probably been thinking that since interruptions originate with another person, they need to be the one to stop it – but you have more control than you think. I’m putting together a resource guide for you about how to find more time in your day and stay focused amidst never ending distractions – it leaks a number of the tips I wrote in my forthcoming book Success under Stress (December 2012). Look for it in my upcoming emails…

Here are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 6 Weird Signs You're Way Too Stressed Out * Physical symptoms of stress, such as dry heaving, can manifest themselves in weird ways when the affairs of life get too overwhelming. Go here for the complete news story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42648940/ns/health-mental_health/ * 15 Things Your Lifeguard Won't Tell You * Think you know all there is to know about sunscreen, chlorine and pool "accidents"? Go here for the com

Of late businesses have realised the pros of organising work into projects and feel the important need to communicate, particpate and co-ordinate work across departments to achieve organizational goals and match the objective. work division In IT industry makes the process much more complex with the huge task broken into jobs assigned to numerous sectors of expertise unlike small home project management which is very simple (Simple project management like making pumpkin recip

Many people think that a stress test measures the amount of stress that you are under. However, it is important from the start to point out that a stress test does not do this. What the stress test measures is the blood flow to and from the heart during stress (exercise) and at rest. Examining coronary artery disease can be difficult when the heart is at rest.The stress test is a diagnostic tool that doctors use to gather more information on coronary artery flow when the stress placed on the heart is increased.

We all want to be successful in one way or another. But what does success mean to you and what are the implications?

Over the last few months, I gave a number of trainings at companies like Procter and Gamble, Pfizer, and GE so I had a chance to talk to a lot of business professionals like you. One of the themes I heard was the importance of turning obstacles into opportunity. According to Accenture (2010), 71% of senior executives say it is the trait they are looking for in making retention and promotion choices. Business owners who can do this well keep their business afloat in difficult times.

Conventional methods of taming eczema have been tried by many. However, while there are many who who have tried conventional methods, there are just as many who are fed up with the so called traditional eczema treatments and the side effects associated with them, including myself. My daughter has suffered with eczema and the typical treatments did more harm than good. If you are seeking natural treatments for eczema, there are plenty of natural remedies for eczema available that you can find success with. You can try them alone or in conjunction with on another.

After 3 ½ hours of jumping, thumping, and pumping at a Bruce Springsteen concert last week, lyrics to his song “Wrecking Ball” kept looping in my head: “If you think it’s your time, then step to the line, C’mon take your best shot… let me see what you’ve got! Bring on your wrecking ball.” (The song is actually about the destruction of the former Giants Stadium in favor of the current MetLife one, but stay with me here, the words apply never-the-less!)

Do you want to know why you feel badly most of the time? I've done the reading. I've done the work. I KNOW what makes you (and me) feel stress, discomfort, anxiety, nervous, upset, angry, irritated...call it what you want. Bottom line: You're not happy. You can treat your unhappiness like a speck of dust that's on the projector screen in front of you. Every time the picture changes, the speck of dust is now on something else, something different. Or...you can direct your attention to where the speck of dust actually resides: on the camera lens.

Scar 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 followed by a second operation to remove the scar tissue.nQuite often a second operation will not be advised as some doctors fear that more scar tissue will form making the problem worse.

My client’s boss said to me about my client: We had a plan in place to move forward with pricing. She was in the situation and just went with the idea that came to her mind. “She needs to think instead of react.” My sister in law told me about her day last week as a pre-school teacher: “I came home and snapped at the kids.” How about you: Do you think, or do you react?

“What if they think my comment isn’t smart?” “Is the answer to my question in the materials they distributed or explained in a prior meeting?” “I don’t think I have as much experience as they think I do, I better not state my idea with conviction - this way I have an out if my recommendations don’t turn out to be right.” That’s what Michael told me was on his mind when he decided not to speak up in the meeting with his boss, his colleagues, and their prospects.

In these economic times, practically no one has the luxury anymore of joking “I can’t be broke – I still have checks left!” Managing your money is a necessity. Unfortunately, all of the information out about how to set up a budget almost always ignores the most important point: the purpose of the budget. Family budgeting has a purpose. That is either to stop or redirect spending, or to force savings. If your budget is not doing one of these two things, your budget isn’t really doing anything except increasing your stress. And no stress management system can fight against that.

Remember that middle-school essay writing tradition: “What I did on my Summer Vacation?” Today’s blog is my adult version of that exercise: What I learned at Summer Camp 2012 – An Easier Way to Achieve Your Goals. Did you think I was kidding about the summer camp part? I did actually spend a weekend at a camp for adults. It was a joyful whirlwind of volleyball, trapeze, obstacle course, ping pong, and even a little bit of learning how to play Texas Hold’em poker. Big fun.