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- Replace Your Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you believe that you need to be hard on yourself in order to succeed? Do you think showing yourself compassion is a weakness and only a feel-good way to coddle yourself? Would you change your mind about this if you learned that self-compassion can increase your sense of well-being and ability ...
Views: 1241 - Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Michael MalegaAllow me to detail this topic for you as this article is hopefully exactly what you have been looking for. As we often wonder what different types of stress reducers are. If some one would ask, do you feel nervous all the time? Is decision-making difficult for you? Are there times when you ...
Views: 1241 - 10 Ways to Maximize the Potential of Your Home to Reduce - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeIdeally, your house is a place where you can go to escape the trials of the day and spend some time unwinding and relaxing. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. However, there are steps you can take to improve the relaxing power of home. It isn't easy, but there are some tangible steps ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - How to Quickly Prioritize During Overwhelm - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Julie GrayIt is a common belief that our short-term memory can hold up to 7 pieces of information at any given time. That is why they originally made telephone numbers 7 digits long. But in recent years scientists have realized the real number is actually closer to 4. FOUR. 4 ideas, to-dos, ...
Views: 1240 - Powerful Tips for Stress Management...Part Two - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherLet’s discuss what approaches to deal with difficult situations are effective in helping us manage our stress levels and increasing our abilities to cope with it. The number one thing that can help you cope with stress is creating a strong support network around you. Studies over and over ...
Views: 1240 - Pride and Prejudice: The Work Stress Combo Plan! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie Goddard“To know the true reality of yourself, you must be aware not only of your conscious thoughts, but also of your unconscious prejudices, bias and habits.” It has been said, "To be objective, we must first admit we are subjective." Breaking down this quote to understand it further, ...
Views: 1239 - Why would I need a career coach? I work in Higher Education! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Sean CookIf you work in higher education, you are probably already a pretty successful person, and have some pretty good ideas about where you want to go in life. Teaching positions require graduate education, and many administrative posts also require at least a master's degree. You're also ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - Delegate for Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman In my article, Knowing When to Delegate, we discussed several questions you should ask yourself so that you know when it is time to get help in your small business. Below you will find four ways you can hire or outsource tasks that you do not enjoy and that will free ...
Views: 1238 - Don't Worry, Be Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Dr. Wendy GuessTips for Recognizing and Intervening Your Stress Life The Best Investment of Your Time¡X The most important thing you have is your health. When that goes life can be miserable. If you lose your health, your lose your time. Having your health is more than being free of illness, it is optimal ...
Views: 1238 - Coping With Chaos - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Mary Ann HillierThink over the past few years: the dot.com bust, the Enron scandals, economic downturn, the horror of the Twin Towers, anthrax, Iraq and now more economic hardships. As if this wasn't enough chaos for a lifetime, SARS threatens to spread across the globe. Just reading the above list feels ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1236 - March Madness for Busy Women Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jennifer PeekIt's here - March Madness! For busy professional women, that isn't a reference to the NCAA basketball tournament. March Madness is usually characterized by the onslaught of employee requests for Friday afternoons off, the start of spring kids' sports seasons and a to-do list a mile long for ...
Views: 1236 - What To Do When Faced With Stressful Situations - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Kimberley CohenThere is no doubt that stressful events can really send one spiraling down into that emotional abyss and self doubt until one finds his/her way back up or through. It’s not always easy, but it is possible. Stress places strain on your physical and emotional well-being which is why it’s ...
Views: 1236 - A Dozen Stress Reducers for You - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverIf you are familiar with the concept of “Inside Out Thinking,” then you already know that I don’t conceptualize stress as something that exists outside of you. It is actually something you create inside. Stress is a behavior you create to help you get something you want. The only way to reduce ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Hypnosis Helps Overcome Test Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Michele RousseauDoes this sound familiar? You wake up on the day of your exam feeling so confident because you have been diligent in your studies and you know all of the material. You arrive to the classroom and sit down with a smile on your face ready to demonstrate all of the knowledge you’ve attained through ...
Views: 1233 - Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThe baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ ...
Views: 1233 - 10 Tips For A Better Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Kathy ThompsonDo you have trouble sleeping? Tired all the time?Here are some great tips for better quality sleep. 1. Exercise regularly. Your sleep will be better quality, which means you should need less sleep. This will give you more energy and time to do other things. Exercise will ward off ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - 2019 Destress for Success - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Dr Amicitia (Cita) Maloon-Gibson2019 Learn to Cope With Stress By Dr Cita Maloon-Gibson, EmpowermentDOC™ Stress is a part of life and it can be categorized as good or bad. It is neither positive nor negative and can be internal or external. The Stressors of life may be beyond our control as stressors are a part of life. ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Looking For A Place To Hide? A Secret To Keeping Your Cool When You're Uncomfortable - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Rita HickmanYour boss, “would like to talk to you for a minute”. Your spouse isn’t talking to you at all. It’s 5am and you’re not looking forward to your stressful day. How do you know you’re stressed? You feel slightly queasy, a little hot or cold, your shoulders tense up, maybe your intestines feel weak. ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - The Art and Science of Aliveness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from dustin shannon-bradyThe good news is that stress doesn’t have to knock you out. Research shows that some people manage to be resilient to stress; others exhibit what scientists call “hardiness.” an ability to resist the ill effects of stress......Hafen et al, Mind-Body Health, p. 49 The ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Coping with Debt Stress - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansThe present state of the economy is having an adverse affect on more than just the pocketbook. According to a recent Associated Press-AOL Health Poll, debt stress is impacting the health of as many as 10-16 million people in this country. Of those polled, 27% suffered from ulcers or ...
Views: 1229 - How to Unload Your Worries in Under 5 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Carla RiegerIf you let worry decay your day---read on. I am an expert on worry. I come from a long line of professional worriers. My father was known as The Beacon of Doom. Worrying was his favorite retirement activity. He was so engrossed by all the fear inducing stories in the media, that he gave new ...
Views: 1229 - The NLP Parts Integration technique - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Impetus NLPParts Integration The NLP technique for internal conflict resolution In this article you will learn NLP’s popular Parts Integration technique – a useful skill to overcome ‘bad habits’, indecision, procrastination and all sorts of internal conflicts. Emotional experiences throughout life and ...
Views: 1229 - Three Stress Relief Strategies that take Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonAromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. As a Chinese aromatherapist, I create proprietary blends that many clients use during the day to evoke a sense of calmness and detoxify stress hormones. To use scents while in the work place, simply ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Self Help Tips – How To Handle Stress - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I will be addressing some issues on stress and giving you some self help tips to handle it. Stress is a subtle enemy if you do not manage it well. Stress has been linked to many illnesses. Here are some ways you can beat stress. Firstly, it is good to write down your tasks on a piece ...
Views: 1227 - Lighten Up To Find The Answers - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Success TelevisionA Break From Problems Can Be The Best SolutionThe best way to solve overwhelming problems may be to quit thinking about them. Are you so overwhelmed by problems that you feel you can't get your life in order? Do your attempts to pray or meditate just make you feel more frustrated? Do you ...
Views: 1226 - Top 10 Tactics to Stop Stressing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Kirsten MahoneyTop Ten List When I started Insight Out, I was instinctively drawn to helping people create a better work-life balance. I knew I wanted to support the growing number of burned-out business people, especially women, in helping them release the ever-mounting pressure they were under. I wanted ...
Views: 1226 - Friends At Work : Life's Natural Stress Reducers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Stephanie GoddardDeveloping a friendship with a co-worker who has a work ethic you admire and someone who can "keep it zipped" is a must-have. No matter how great your significant other, friend, orneighbor is at solving problems or listening to your work concerns, they are not your best option. Why? BECAUSE ...
Views: 1225 - What to Do When You’re Too Stressed to Think Positive - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Liz LichtiHave you ever been so overwhelmed or stressed out that you thought you might have a complete meltdown on the spot? When and if this is experienced it’s probably on one of those days that just seem like everything that could go wrong does go wrong or if something or someone has triggered an ...
Views: 1224 - What If You Were 5? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreAttempting to set and achieve goals under stress and worry doesn't work. If the words in your head are saying something like, "I really have to have $5,000 before the end of July or I won't have the tuition to send Mary to College! What on earth is going to happen if I don't get it? I ...
Views: 1223(4 votes) - Chronic Illness Getting You Down? - There Is Help! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you worry yourself sick over being sick? Do you wish you felt more peaceful instead? If so, you will be glad to learn that you can break yourself of this worrying habit with a little information and a commitment to practice the steps in this article. Whether you are coping with chronic ...
Views: 1222 - How to Deal with Work-Related Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterStress can occur at any type of job no matter what position you hold. In fact the higher the position the more responsibility you usually have, and when you get stressed out in the workplace it can start to affect your job performance. So it's important to learn to cope with that stress and ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Seventeen Ways to Soar to Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“The nightly news depress me,” a friend said, “I don’t know if I can handle more gloom about the economy, violence, and huge bills that pile up.” Her sentiment mirrors millions who go to bed restless, worried and overwhelmed by the rough ride in these stormy waters of tough times. With each ...
Views: 1221 - Taking Something Off Your Plate - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jim DuzakOne of the things I admire most about women is their generosity of spirit. Just about every woman I know spends an incredible amount of time tending to the needs of her immediate family, her aging parents, her friends, her co-workers or her clients, and often the community at large. The world as ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - 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: 1221 - Train Your Brain in Mindfulness - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from William CottringerTrain Your Brain in Mindfulness by Bill Cottringer “Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn. Why train your brain in “mindfulness?” Because mindfulness is what facilitates the other major components of emotional intelligence—self, ...
Views: 1220 - 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: 1219 - What do you say to a Dementor? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Lynette CraneIn my last article, “Watch who you share your pain with,” I described several kinds of people who only make your pain worse by saying the wrong things. I call them, collectively, Dementors, familiar to Harry Potter fans as creatures who suck all hope out of you. They may magnify your tiny ...
Views: 1219 - How To Reduce Stress Levels At Your Desk. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Carol WatsonWe don’t realize the level of stress our bodies are under most of the time. We are so used to living a fast paced life that when we feel we are relaxed we are actually still in a state of stress. For most of us we have been in a stressful environment for most of our lives, that we can no longer ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - What is Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Cheryl Jones-ReardonThe curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers What Mindfulness Is Mindfulness is simply about developing the capacity to be aware and awake in the present moment as it is. It is a skill that is developed through meditation where we practice ...
Views: 1216 - 5 Ways to Overcome a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from TJ PhilpottA bad mood is capable of striking anybody at one point or another. These seemingly inexplicable 'spells' that assault our positive demeanor can ruin an entire day. When you're moody nothing seems to go right. The negative outlook this creates can set the stage for experiencing conflict or ...
Views: 1215 - How to win Your Battle Against Stress — the tips that work - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Emmanuel Ifeanyi EkwomaduAre you prone to stress or stressful conditions? Do you feel stressed out by the long working hours, busy traffic, home duties, relationship problems and even social events? Does living seem more difficult by the day despite the improved technology and numerous gadgets that are supposed to make ...
Views: 1215 - The Link Between Stress and Illness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekIn our fast paced society, it’s no wonder that you frequently hear someone complaining about stress or being stressed-out. With the damaging effects of stress on the body, it is essential that one becomes proactive and learns how to properly manage the stress. Ignoring the symptoms and the ...
Views: 1215 - What's Joy Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Tom WrightHonestly, what does joy have to do with it? If I hear one more New Agey "gotta be happy or I'm gonna die" guru tell me that I have to be happy, I'm just gonna . . .well, you get the picture. Do I? Do I have to be happy? Of course not. Being happy or not isn't all that important. What is ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - How To Deal With Changes - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat happens when our plans are changed or when things are not going our way? How do we deal with these kinds of moments? How do we let go of our plans so that we can shift with the moment in a less stressful way? When things happen that go against what we want, we have to be able to adjust ...
Views: 1214 - I Care … But not that much! - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Paul ShearstoneA simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following: Mind, Concerned, Worry, Think About, Be Bothered A quick look around the workplace, or anywhere else for that mater, reveals a world of Mindful, Concerned, Worried, Thinking and Bothered people. On the surface, it would appear ...
Views: 1213 - Stress Management Program For Kids - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaStress is a typical piece of life, yet not everybody is equipped for overseeing it legitimately. Stress is a reason for malady and sickness. Much of the time long haul stress prompts endless wellbeing conditions. This implies stress management is a do or kick the bucket circumstance. Some stress ...
Views: 1213 - The Stress-Reducing Power of Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 27, 2020 from Julie PotikerWe all have things in our lives that we recognize as major stress factors. For me, being a parent to three teenagers with ADHD was a biggie. By the time my twins headed to middle school, I was beginning to experience severe stress symptoms that, at the time, I feared could signal a brain ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Occupational Stress 8 Your Mind, Your Body And Job Stress. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian GlickmanA few years ago I was asked to give a lecture at Princeton University. The students wanted to know what stressors to expect from their initial experiences in the working world and how these stressors would affect them. Although this was an academic presentation, I was surprised to see that their ...
Views: 1212 - Stress Management Tips For Workaholics - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marcilio DavidThose who spend more time with their works tend to suffer from stress more than the other. The mental and emotional burden that is often attributed to the demands of work can affect our productivity and efficiency with our task that would often lead us to troubles than not. This is one reason ...
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