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- Self Care During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonDuring this busy time of year it’s easy to let things go - with all the extra shopping, entertaining, activities and rushing around, we often end up putting ourselves last during this Season of Giving. That's why self-care becomes more essential than ever during the holiday season. Self ...
Views: 1479 - Self Employed women May Have LESS Stress Than Women in Corporations - by Women tired of hitting the glass ceiling might find that the ground floor holds less stress and more opportunity. A new study on executive women finds that those who are self-employed are less stressed than those who aren't.
A pair of researchers at the University of California at San Diego ...
Views: 1041 - 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 - Self-Care Checklist For Remote Workers - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Priya Florence ShahLooking forward to working remotely? This self-care checklist. will help you be a productive remote worker without compromising your health and well-being. While finding remote employment may be your dream-come-true, virtual work comes with its own set of challenges because working in a ...
Views: 1015 - Self-Care for the Kids’ Sake - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLeaving a legacy we can be proud of is a huge part of the mission of Vibrantly Live. Part of doing that is teaching the importance of self-care not only for us, as moms, but also for our children. Self-care allows you to be in the right frame of mind to handle life’s every day stressors. If ...
Views: 1376 - Self-Care is Not Selfish; It's Smart - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteAre you amongst the "Sandwich Generation"? By that, I mean people who are both raising kids and also taking care of an elderly parent. If so, I would guess that you're feeling a great deal of stress from the large number of competing demands placed upon you frequently by your family - and ...
Views: 1149 - Self-Care Starts at Home: Creating Spaces that Make you Feel Good - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2025 from Janet CamilleriWhen we hear “self-care,” our minds often jump straight to bubble baths, sheet masks, or a quiet night in with herbal tea. But real self-care is something we should implement every single day – and it starts with the spaces we spend the most time in: our homes. Why? Because your home sets ...
Views: 148 - Self-esteem and Curing Stress and Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Julia NestlerA simplified definition many people often use for the word “self-esteem” is that it’s “How we feel about ourselves.” But self-esteem includes broader and more important parts of ourselves, so I would prefer to define it this way: High, or natural self-esteem is manifested in a wonderful ...
Views: 2572 - Seven Secrets in the Art of - Letting Go of Stuff? - by Bad or unhealthy habits are difficult to change, or let go of - so are unhealthy relationships. Many times we are not sure how to truly let go of certain elements in our lives. We must first realize what letting go really is. In the audio tape program “The Art Of Letting Go Of Stuff? (published ...
Views: 2640 - Seven Steps for Dealing with Doubt - by No matter how positive and convinced we are, sometimes, doubt creeps in. Doubt can deteriorate into guilt or a loss of confidence. Left unattended, doubt can become a downward spiral into the inability to act, crippling our plans, confusing our minds.
Here is how successful people I've met ...
Views: 6707 - Seven Strategies to Care for Yourself during Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Afsaneh Noori1. It is easy to neglect your body’s needs, which is the last thing you want to do in a period of high stress. Pay attention to your body, take deep cleansing breaths, eat well and drink plenty of water, exercise, go for a walk and stretch. 2. Every emotion is a message and serves a purpose so ...
Views: 1430 - 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 - Shape Your Life Up: Tell Yourself the (Desired) Truth! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Noelle NelsonAck!! Your computer is acting up—again—and despite hitting “escape” and every other “get-me-outta-here” key you can think of, you’re in frozen hell. “I hate this computer!” you mutter. Your co-worker glances over at you, “That’s what you always say. Maybe you should try talking pretty to it.” ...
Views: 1561 - Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 Of Them (Part One - Updated) - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 of them (Part One - Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters (approx) Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, stress, stress management Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 721 - Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 of them (Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Stressbusters: All 51 of them (Part One) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters (approx) Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, stress, stress management Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other ...
Views: 756 - Shhhhh! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Mary GuarinoLast fall, I was standing on Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. Hurricane Ridge features clumps of subalpine firs, bent by the frequent 75-mile-an-hour winter winds, and since it is at treeline, it sports spectacular panoramic views. On a clear day, which it was, you can see the ...
Views: 1732 - Shifting Focus: Two Essential Keys for Handling Pressure - by Handling pressure is easy when you know how and the importance of this came home to me a number of years ago. Through a friend I met a man who had his own successful training business. He conducted corporate training events with an emphasis on teamwork. Not only was he doing well financially he ...
Views: 3643 - Shifting From Stressful To Peaceful - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Gini GreyOur society has become so fast paced with the rise of technology. On the one hand it has been great in creating ease of communication as you can reach someone in a multitude of ways. On the other hand it has been overwhelming for some who now have to keep up with all the means of ...
Views: 1364 - Shredding Files: How To Dispose of Shreds - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Honey HongEven professional shredding services agree using the typical home-office owner - shredding vital documents is the simple part. Once documents are shredded is when the hard part begins, which is attempting to dispose of the shreds in a secure manner. Even shredded documents can, with enough ...
Views: 10851 - Sidestepping a bad day through Distraction - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Michaela ScherrEver have days where going back to bed and starting over is a great idea? You get up, spill coffee all over you, your breakfast ends up in your lap, nothing works properly (ask me about technology…), no one seems to care, we’ve ‘tried everything’ and work is the pits. When life becomes a bit ...
Views: 1097 - Signs Of Stress: Mental - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterDo you know the signs of stress? Not just feeling stress. Because waiting until you feel stress is like deciding to fight the enemy after they've come through the gate and over the walls. Your body and your mind let you know that stress is coming. Stress makes your body go into "fight or ...
Views: 1551 - Signs You're Stressed Out and What It Means - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaHaving just returned from a relaxing honeymoon vacation from the beautiful coast of Belize was a great reality check. Over the course of twelve months my fiance (now husband) had been planning our destination wedding in Palm Springs. While we were ecstatic to have a big party with our closest ...
Views: 1947 - Simple and Some Silly Stress Elimination Strategies - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Renee BarnowDo you experience stress regularly? If so, how does the stress get in your way of being actively engaged in, focused on, and passionate about your right line? What is stress anyway? Where does stress really exist? So much has been written about stress that getting clear about stress can be ...
Views: 2054 - Simple Quick Natural Ways to Reduce Stress at work at home or the gym or outdoors ! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardFavorite Quick Ways to Decompress , Relax - Relieve Tension and Stress Go For A Walk One of the best things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing is to go for a walk. Just head out the door and walk for ten minutes. You can do this on your lunch break, before work, after ...
Views: 1783 - Simple Remedies to De-Stress and Relax at Home - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Christiane Conner-BraunOur body and health is the most valuable investment in our lives. While alive, it never stops functioning and is, in short, nature’s miracle creation. And it is free! Let’s think about how much time resources we spend on our 401K’s or other financial investments. The body is ever changing and ...
Views: 2926 - Simple Things To Follow On How To Be Stress Free - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaYou can sometimes feel the stress in your body begin to harm you in your everyday activities in life and that can become frustrating, at times. The thing about stress is that you have to keep a cool head and try to the best of your ability to apply the information you learn about how to manage ...
Views: 946 - Simple Ways to Handle Stress - by If you've ever suffered from stress, you'll know how it feels. Tension headaches, back pain, acid stomach are among the physical symptoms. Emotionally stress causes temper outbursts, weepiness, inertia and a mind racing with thoughts about what needs to be done. We know it is bad for our health, ...
Views: 3139 - Simple Ways To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you have too much stress in your life? Do you realize that high levels of stress can lead to significant medical problems? In this article I will discuss some common causes of stress, the harmful effects of stress on your health and some simple steps you can put in place to immediately ...
Views: 2339 - Simple Ways to Relieve Stress During a Personal Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Anica OaksNo one is immune to experiencing life’s obstacles. However, some people are better at overcoming adversity. Aside from impacting your mental stability, chronic stress can trigger physical health problems. Here are a few simple ways to relieve anxiety during a personal crisis. Exercise Even ...
Views: 851 - SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – HOW TO MAKE YOUR TO-DO LIST WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you feel overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do lists? You are not alone! These lists evoke negative emotions in most people. They seem like silent reminders showing us just how far “behind” we are and how impossible it is to ever catch up. It doesn’t have to be like this. There is ...
Views: 1307 - 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: 1589 - Sinking in Stress, Simplifying Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Katie MattsonErrands, groceries, supper, laundry, cleaning, working out, walking the dog, helping the kids with their homework…the list goes on and on. Life gets hectic as things pile up. How often are you neglecting things you are supposed to enjoy like your gym workout? Too often I would bet. Being ...
Views: 1030 - SItuational Leadership and Success Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 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: 1477 - 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: 1731 - Situations In Life Could Stress You Out - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from mark johnsonYou can't change people or situations, but you can change the way you react to them. To help you find calm amidst the chaos, here are 199 ways to release tension, let go of everyday worries, and nourish your body, mind, spirit, and intellect. Behavioral stress may have symptoms like chewing ...
Views: 786 - Six Sound Strategies to Stress Less - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Ellen SimonStress happens in your body but starts in your mind. In addition to the perception of danger or life threatening events, there are two thinking habits that activate the stress response in the body. The first is negative attention, or focusing on what you don’t want/like, rather than what ...
Views: 1147 - Six Strategies To Live Without Stress - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Rosana PereiraWhen we talk about stress quickly comes to mind the image of a busy executive on the verge of losing nerves. But the fact is that stress is not the sole property of the working world, much less is only heritage of leadership positions. All of us can be victims of stress. But what we are all ...
Views: 1466 - Six Stress Busters for Moms - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2006 from Aurelia WilliamsAre you stressed out? Could you use a break? If I gave you a nickel for every time you heard the word Moooommmmmyyyy - would you be rich? Well, we have all been there! With babies, toddlers and older children to care for along with cooking meals, paying bills, cleaning and playing taxi, finding ...
Views: 759 - Sleep Is Important In Times Of Crisis - by FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2001
SLEEP IS IMPORTANT IN TIMES OF CRISES, SAY THE NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION AND THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HEALTH REGIONAL SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER
Foundation And Ohio Sleep Disorders Center Offer Tips To Those Having Difficulty Sleeping
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Views: 1129 - Sleeping in Your Bed is Good for your Health - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Jermaine SibandaIt is important to own a quality bed. It is arguably the most essential furniture that an individual requires and one cannot do without it. A human beings’ physical, mental and emotional health is affected by the amount of sleep that they get. Gone are the days of long ago when society ...
Views: 831 - Sleeping Well - Some Simple Tips - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterThe occasional missed night's sleep may make you feel tired the next day, but it won't harm your health. However, if you frequently miss sleep this can lead to: * Prolonged bouts of tiredness * Difficulties in concentrating and lack of productivity in daily tasks * Irritability or anxiety * ...
Views: 1736 - Sleeping: Even in Times of Stress - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Loren Gelberg-GoffAll too often when people get stressed, their sleep gets disrupted. Some people complain that they can't fall asleep, and/or that they wake up one or more times during the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. Another common complaint is that people wake up earlier than they have to and ...
Views: 1364 - Slowing Down to the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever noticed lately that things seem to speed up almost daily? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that times have changed and in order to succeed in today’s fast paced environment, you need to pick up and keep up the pace. What I find most curious about this proclamation of life is that ...
Views: 1104 - Slowing Down When Everyone Else is Speeding Up - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Lori RadunExtreme busyness is a chronic disease that afflicts many moms today. As a matter of fact, I was just listening to the One Month to Live DVD by Kerry and Chris Shook. They identified three passion busters. I'm not talking about sexual passion, although I'm sure your husband would love that. ...
Views: 1183 - smokeless cigarettes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Duane ThomasElectronic cigarettes, or smokeless cigarettes, are becoming more popular in the U.S. despite the reservations of the U.S. FDA and American Cancer Society. The concerns revolve around the chemicals that are being substituted for tobacco as well as the potential to increase the number of ...
Views: 764 - Smoking Statistics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Billie JansonFor the most part smokers learn early in their habit to put up a wall of denial between smoking and the reality of the damages that happens to the body with every cigarette that is smoked. Eventually, most people find that they are fearful or highly anxious about the consequences of long-term ...
Views: 730 - So what exactly is stress and stress management? - by From a practical point of view, stress can be considered to be any physical, chemical, or emotional development causing strains which can lead to physical illness. An authority on stress, the Canadian physician Hans Selye, identified three defining stages of the human stress response:
1. Alarm: ...
Views: 1070 - Social Benefits of Playing an Instrument - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Logan SandersThere is something magical that happens when you listen to your favorite songs. It's more of a spiritual connection with the message and sound of the instruments. You can improve your life by learning how to play a musical instrument. Last year, I was going through a rough patch and was ...
Views: 1362 - 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: 1851 - Some Early Holiday Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Jean BoydWe're headed into what will certainly be for most people the most stressful holiday season in years. The best gift of all might be learning how to deal with stress, for now and forever. The Greatest Escape - Travel the Quantum Path to Personal Freedom by Jean Boyd is the book that will help you ...
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