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- How to Avoid a Ride on The Stress Express - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDWhen I was a kid – all the way back in the 40’s and 50’s – the common saying was something like “Eat your food, because people in China are starving.” Even as an 8 year-old, I wasn’t sure that the over-cooked carrots growing cold on my plate in a suburb of Chicago could get half way around the ...
Views: 1999(1 vote) - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
Views: 1950 - ***Does Your Work Lack Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDoes your job lack soul? If yes, you probably feel stressed out and miserable a lot of the time, right? And you’re also probably not living the quality of life you deserve. Well you’re not alone. Work has lost its soul for many people, including those in high paying jobs. Work without soul is ...
Views: 828 - 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: 1157(2 votes) - ***A Better Voice is Just a Breath Away - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe number of people looking for information, books, CDs, and seminars on self-improvement is staggering. Ever concerned with honing our business skills, improving the image we project, feeling good about ourselves, juggling jobs and family…we are all on the search for bettering ourselves and ...
Views: 3550 - Learn How to Handle Stress Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Mike PowersWhat is Stress Believe it or not, stress is a necessity. It is essential for your daily functioning. Feeling stressed is actually a defense mechanism that naturally occurs in response to a condition presented in the environment. Initially, these feelings can positively benefit a person as it ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - How to Use Your Incredible Inner Potential! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from zurab tsvenLife is actually fair! You have not lost any time! You have not been challenged without a reward! What you are about to discover today could possibly be seen a bit controversial...so please keep reading only if you are willing to be a bit open minded... Many teachers and gurus in personal ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Why We Experience Stress, Anxiety or Any Other Emotional Discomforts - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from zurab tsvenThere are many reasons why we find ourselves and experience stress, related or not related illness and life challenges. In my experience stress is actually a part of the systems natural rejuvenation solution, and therefore I do not recommend a mindset, to fight stress, or any other natural body ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - How to Overcome Financial Stress and Fears - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Patrice EvansThe greatest fear that is affecting us right now is our financial situation. The stress of our dwindling retirement accounts, fear of losing our jobs and houses is consuming our nation. So many of us are terrified, extremely stressed and unsure of what is going to happen to us. Watching the ...
Views: 2560(1 vote) - Sing for Your Life, Health, and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Robin KissingerYou may not be aware of it, but singing is good for your heart. Really! When you sing you have better oxygenation, you reduce stress and can alleviate anxiety and depression. These things boost your immune system and make you feel good. And, when you sing with a group of friends, those ...
Views: 1501 - We Can’t Manage Time, But we Can say NO! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherWe can’t really manage time. We can work within its boundaries, though, in a manageable way. Key to getting things done and accomplishing what we want to accomplish, is to create the space in your life to let those things happen. To get the results you want, you have to create space for good ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - 10 Quick Stress Reduction Tips: Things You Can Do Right Now - by Feeling stressed? Here are ten things that you can do right now to help you relieve your stress.
1. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Sleep does so much to help the mind and body deal with stress. If you aren't getting enough, make it a priority to change your evening habits so that you ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - ***Therapy is a Powerful Tool - Is It For You? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloTherapy can be a powerful tool for your personal growth and well-being. It’s also a great stress buster. But is it for you? And how do you find a good therapist? What do you need to know about a therapist before deciding to work with her or him? How should you relate to a therapist? Is ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - How Does Stress Affect the Brain? The Truth Exposed! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Michael LeeHow does stress affect the brain? In order to find a definite answer to this question, it is important to understand how brain activity works and how it is altered with the presence of stressors. The brain is one of the most vital organs in the body, since the human brain differentiates us ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Seven Essential Skills of Emotion Management - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Janie BehrYour emotions and feelings protect us, and give our lives richness. If emotions become overwhelming they can also be the cause of undue stress, and erratic behavior. Journaling can help balance and regulate your emotions and feel more comfortable and directed in your emotional life. Every day ...
Views: 8620(2 votes) - Stress Can Make Life Miserable: 10 Things You Need to Know About Magnesium Nutrition That Will Help You Combat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Boris LevitskyIn today's environment, economic stress and job stress is on everyone's mind. Although stress can come at you in many forms both physical and mental, our bodies respond similarly to both types by increasing the use of and need for magnesium to manage the stress. Here are 10 things you need to ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - Adrenal Glands and Feeling Lethargic: Why You Are Experiencing Fatigue Symptoms and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Boris LevitskyDr. Michael Pangelinan of the Universal City Medical Group tells you how to avoid and/or overcome the debilitating effects of lethargy and fatigue associated with the health status of your adrenal glands. Lethargy and fatigue symptoms are a frequent result of worn-out adrenal glands. Because ...
Views: 7582(1 vote) - The Energy of the Financial Meltdown - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWe are in a time of financial crisis. People are anxious. People are seeking solutions. People are scared. With all of this activity, tremendous bursts of energy are being expended, some positive but mostly negative. But the energy that we project into the cosmos is not an isolated event. Your ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - An Alternative Healing to Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Nancy MiillerStress, stress and more stress, what else can I say after working long hours in the corporate environment day after day. Meditation has been my lifeline to keeping me balanced, grounded and stress free. Each day for 10-15 minutes I would quietly sit in peaceful meditation to gently begin my day. ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - *** Stress and Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDo you have insomnia? If you do, you’re not alone. Did you know that a third of the world’s adult population now has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? New research warns us that if our sleep problems persist, then we should do something about them. Here’s why. Studies show that ...
Views: 2411(1 vote) - Managing Stressful Conditions For Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraStress management could produce inner peace within when you become a neutral caring observer of the challenges in your own life. (The term neutral caring observer was coined by someone during his doctoral research on spiritual intention.) As a neutral caring observer of stressful conditions, ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Respond With Ability - 3 Ways to Stop Reacting and Start Responding - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Keith CallisterThere is a magnificent force out in the world today, and it is a force which most people do not even realize is at work. Each day hundreds and thousands of people make a choice to not let this force work in their favor, instead choosing a more difficult path. It is invisible, intangible, and ...
Views: 3353(1 vote) - *** Stress Relief: Take Up Cog-Knitting - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteGranny may be on to something that our comparatively inexperienced presence may not be aware of. We often run to Granny for her sage, sometimes cryptic, wisdom. And Grannies knit. Are the two related? Would we be well served by picking up a pair of knitting needles and a skein or two of yarn? ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Stress: The Silent Threat - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen people refer to the “good old days”, when life seemed to be slower and less complicated, it is difficult to disagree with them. Today, life is hectic and fast-paced. People work too many hours; are chauffeurs for their children, who are involved in multiple activities; have a hard time ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - The 7 Ways Stress Effects Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Cameron CarterAll of us stress out sometimes, but there are times we are so stressed out it effects our health. Unknown to a lot of people, stress is a direct cause of a number of health problems. Many people dismiss stress as a result of overwork, but it is in fact a medical condition that can lead to more ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - 7 Quick Stress Busters - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Deborah MummHey! Somedays things just never seem to go as you hoped. Your heart races, you start getting a headache and you wish the day would just end. Next time stress takes its toll on you try these calming sanity tricks. 1) Laughter is the best medicine! Think back and try to remember a time you ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Ethical Issues Inherent with Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are several possible triggers of stress in the office, but the most common are ethical issues inherent with workplace stress. Stress has been one of the basic part of life, wherein people are constantly subjected to pressure of meeting demands. Researchers have recognized and identified ...
Views: 4349(2 votes) - Stress Relief Includes Chewing Stress Gum - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Paul RodgersOne person’s idea of stress relief is another person’s idea of stress. The only way to get stress relief is to back off and give ourselves a break to introduce margin into our lives. When stress relief is an absolute must, many people find that learning how to refocus thoughts can very much ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Tools for Coping with Stress - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Leah FriedmanWhether based on our job, our relationship with others or on world events that threaten our lives, stress is a fact of life in the modern world. Stress can result from exposure to shocking events or painful emotions. As a result, stress may also be accompanied by illogical fears and irrational ...
Views: 1640 - How Does Stress Affect Health? Knowing the Risks and Solutions to Stress - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Michael LeeHow does stress affect health? Stress is a major element of being human -- a state of bodily or mental tensions resulting from factors that tend to alter an existing balance. Everyday we are faced with struggles, hardships and angst in our home, school or workplace that are all complementary ...
Views: 950 - ***Are You Stressed, Anxious and at Risk for Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDid you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this. Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Three Reasons to Stop Stressing About the Economy - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Julie ChristiansenI don’t know about you but there is only so much doom and gloom talk that I can take before I start thinking… Arghhhh! The media is obsessed with inundating us with bad news – and right now (for good reason) the economy is the flavor of the month. I am currently reading (for the second time) ...
Views: 1509 - Cutting Through Stress - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life. It's not something that we can eliminate completely or need to avoid at all costs, but there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. The holidays are almost upon us and even though it's a happy time we all know that it's also ...
Views: 969(2 votes) - Reducing Stress in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIf you are feeling stressed out at work, you are certainly not alone. However, few people realize that there are simple measures to take for reducing stress and frustration you encounter at work. By simply knowing your limitations and keeping your workspace organized, your workday will naturally ...
Views: 921 - The Power of Saying No - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykNo is a simple little word, but one of the most important we can use to bring peace to our lives. A common stress-producer that can affect us emotionally is to over-promise and under-deliver and we do this by not using that simple little word, “no.” Many of us have done this at one time or ...
Views: 943 - Stress: Obstacle or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykAlthough we can see stress all around us, not all stress is harmful. It can be a source of positive energy, motivating us to greater heights of achievement and creativity. However, stress that is not managed or controlled can become a negative force that robs us of our peace and compromises our ...
Views: 1644 - Let Humor Keep You Well - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykOur bodies are intricately designed, so that when a breakdown occurs in one area, due to stress, it can have an adverse effect on other parts of our body. Stress is the body’s reaction to a demand made upon it. Unfortunately, stress is all around us and we do not have to look far to find ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - 3 Simple Ways to Stay Sane in Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Laura WhitelawNow more then ever, you need to take control of your stress levels and negative emotions. A lot of people are freaking out about the economy and worried about their financial future. This article outlines several techniques that you can use to calm and re-centre yourself. Remember to breathe. ...
Views: 1053 - ***A Plague of Financial Stress - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloUnless you have a trust fund or you’ve won the lottery, I won’t even ask you if you’re feeling stress about money or work. Nearly all of us are feeling the strain of these harsh financial times. And what’s hard to take is that the same people seem to have once again bamboozled us and walked ...
Views: 1270 - Know Your Pressure Profile - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Michael LicenblatDealing with demanding clients, complaining customers or difficult colleagues is often distracting and can leave you feeling drained and irritated. In this frame of mind, you are less productive and have less patience for the clients and people you work with. The key to dealing with ...
Views: 1399 - How to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaWe all want to know how to reduce stress quickly, easily and effectively, and that is exactly what I'm going to teach you here. I've outlined the top 5 best ways to reduce stress dramatically, from your life. 1. Take a one day vacation. Drop everything -your phone, your laptop, your worries ...
Views: 1050 - How Does Stress Affect Health? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaHow does stress affect health? The answer is not known by many, and that is extremely bad... The vast majority of people have no idea of the tremendous negative impact stress has upon their health. It has been estimated that two-thirds of all visits to doctors are for stress-related problems. ...
Views: 1097 - How to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaI will show you how to relieve stress with some proven methods and techniques. The strategies I'm about to teach you, are practiced by the most successful people on earth, when they face challenges. These extraordinary stress relief methods are incredibly powerful and have lots of benefits. ...
Views: 924 - Get a Handle on Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Audrey PihulykToday unrealistic demands are being placed on individuals to achieve beyond their abilities, both at home and on the job, leaving many feeling stressed, distraught and exhausted. The results are that stress and burnout among workers are reaching epidemic proportions, with the corresponding loss ...
Views: 838 - Use Stress as a Positive Force - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Audrey Pihulyk“Stress is the pressures of life and how one perceives, believes, reacts, and copes with these pressures.” -- Dr. Don Colbert, M.D. By definition, then, stress is not always a negative force. It can be positive, negative, chronic or acute. By illustration, stress can be compared to music played ...
Views: 2802 - ***Does Your Cup Runneth Over? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Paul ChekAre you always in a hurry? Is money a recurring problem in your life? Are you working to live instead of living to work? Do you have a relationship or two adding stresses to your life? How are your eating habits? Do you have a history of dieting, skipping meals or living off of packaged or ...
Views: 2278 - Get Rid of Your Self-Destructive Thinking Once and For All - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from inese millereMan is not disturbed by events, but by the view he takes of them. Epictetus Almost every minute of your conscious life you are engaging in self-talk, your internal thought language. If the self-talk is accurate and in touch with reality, you function well. If it is irrational and untrue, you ...
Views: 3095 - ***When is Doing Nothing a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Paul ChekThe industrialized nations are home to societies of doers. Our educational systems ingrain the need to think, complete and meet deadlines. Our childhood life seldom offers or encourages us to simply be. I know that in my childhood it was very dangerous to be seen playing or doing anything that ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Self Care Strategies for a More Balanced Life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightIn order to take care of others, we must first use self-care strategies in our own life. If we have children in the house, they will model what we do, not what we say. Stress and Adversity can be handled if the following tips are used often enough that they become automatic action and good ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Book Review: The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Jim Manganiello is the Official Guide to Stress Management. The ...
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