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- Increase Your Energy: A Powerful Formula - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstWould you like to increase your energy level and dissolve stress more easily? Here is a simple yet powerful formula to remember: Goals + Action = EnergyChoose a Compelling GoalBegin by choosing a goal you would like to accomplish. Write it down in detail, describing exactly how you will know ...
Views: 973 - Three stress relief techniques - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2005 from David LeonhardtThere is good stress, and there is bad stress. Good stress is the type that propels a person to excel, to reach new heights or to complete a big project on time. And there is bad stress. Stress that comes from conflict or worries. Stress that keeps a person from sleeping and happiness. ...
Views: 2204 - Coping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2005 from Cecil McIntoshCoping With Stress - 3 Simple Steps Attack and conquer deadly killer stress. In the 14 years of teaching relaxation/meditation most people have admitted that stress is an issue they have ignored. You ignore stress because it does not attack you like a big bang. Stress gradually creeps up on ...
Views: 1275 - Beating Brain Fog - 3 Key Tips for Mental Clarity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Ananga SivyerWhen the fog of overwhelming stress clouds our thoughts there’s a danger we could soon be drifting into non-productivity land. Here are three quick and easy ways to sail through the day with a clear and focused head. Keeping a clear head is essential if you want: • to avoid the pitfalls of ...
Views: 1632 - 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: 1010 - Your Emotional Barometer - Release Stored Emotions Before the Storm Hits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Lori RadunRecently my client shared with me a scary incident she experienced with her body. As she was driving, her teeth and arms began to tingle, her vision tunneled, and her heart was pounding very fast. Fortunately for her, she was close to a medical clinic. Upon arriving at the clinic, she was ...
Views: 5522 - Beating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2005 from Susan StewartBeating the Holiday Rush for Stress Relief Fall is the perfect time to take stock and make preparations for a healthy low-stress holiday season. Now is the time to clean and get rid of all the clutter. The cold weather brings us indoors more so it makes sense to make our environment as ...
Views: 1244 - It is Looking Up for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Graeme TeagueNo this is not related to praying, this is how your brain works. Looking up will reduce your stress…..immediately. Why, you may be asking? All types of stress, especially emotional stress, changes how you view life. When you are tired, rundown and generally stressed, life appears harder. Under ...
Views: 865 - Imagine… Children Managing Stress - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from Lori Lite“A great deal of our physical and mental troubles are due to the fact that we don't breathe correctly. Life and breath are synonymous. Life is breath" —Indra Devi, international Yoga expert, 102 years of age Imagine… Children Managing Stress by Lori Lite as seen in Stressfree Living ...
Views: 1502 - Stress-Less/Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Lori Lite“A schedule change from summer to school is enough to create feeling of stress and anxiety for some children.” With carefree, sleep late days of summer coming to an end I couldn’t help but reminisce. As a child being raised in New York, my friends and I referred to “back to school” time as ...
Views: 2254 - It won't hurt!! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonIt won’t hurt! In today’s world we all appear to be rushed. As we all begin asking the same question of life as we know it... “What did we do prior to all this modern technology?” Knowing very well the world still revolved, just as it does at present. The difference is in the speed. Not the ...
Views: 715 - Dealing with stress. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2005 from Debbie WallerWhat is stress? We all respond to stress differently and we all see different things as being stressful. Some of us love to create and cook a complicated dinner party menu, have twenty children round for a sleepover, or even go bungee jumping. For others it would be their worst nightmare! We ...
Views: 923 - Easy stress relief solution - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Daniel NoyesStress relief is easily within your grasp. What if you could access a way to energize, find balance, joyful calm and stress management on a regular basis in your daily life? The art of practicing meditation or yoga can be a great technique to release stress. Unfortunately, we can not ...
Views: 1290 - 5 Top Tips To Boost Your Spirits - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Chris GreenIf you’re feeling like everything is getting on top of you, or you’re finding it difficult to cope or function, or you’re feeling down in the dumps, then try these 5 easy-to-do tips to relieve tension and stress and boost your spirits: 1. Take a relaxing bath. Add music, candles and a glass of ...
Views: 793 - To Stress or Not To Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2005 from Lesley Spencer PyleToday it seems that no matter who we are or what we do, we have more stress in our lives than our parents or grandparents did. There are many factors and demands that cause stress in our lives: things such as demanding careers, relationship conflicts, financial worries, health concerns, ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Toxic Workplaces / Workplace Bullies - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Gerry Duffett
Views: 593 - How Breathing Differently Can Make You Happier - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Adam Eason"When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire." – Quote from an 11-year-old’s science exam John Grinder, co-creator of NLP talks about the link between respiration, physiology, internal state and high performance. He calls this ‘the chain of excellence’. I recently read ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - How can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Kyna MorrisonHow can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer? Want more free time to travel? Less stress? More money. We can do this together! What could be worse than waking up in the morning, knowing you still have a mess on your desk at work? What a way to start the day! ...
Views: 748 - A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Brendan RehmanA Positive Attitude Attitude is fundamental to long term stress management. Where your attitude is negative, opportunities seem like problems or even disasters. If you are hostile, you will create stress by alienating and irritating other people. On the other hand, with a positive attitude, you ...
Views: 770 - The Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2005 from Les RobinsonThe Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series Part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health. The show will be co-hosted by Lester Robinson and Linda Ellson. They will discuss how this series helped them ...
Views: 880 - Relax and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Heather MundellThe faster you work and the harder you work, the more you get done, right? Most of us American workers believe this, so in response to pressure at work and at home we figure out ways to squeeze more tasks into less time. We are used to stress and thrive on it. In fact stress is our badge of ...
Views: 891 - STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeStress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ...
Views: 1420 - 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: 1111 - Stress Relief - An Industry For Self Induced Stress - by Submitted on May 09, 2005 from Roy ThomsittStress Relief – An Industry for Self Inflicted Stress Stress is a big business in Western society. We live what we regard as hectic lives, that prime us with stress. That stress, to those who recognise its presence, requires relief. We are competitive beyond true need, and that too pumps more ...
Views: 1719 - Stress on the Job - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Susan StewartThe nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health organizations. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Federal agency responsible for ...
Views: 1179 - Over 35 Ways of Controlling Stress: Absolutely Necessary to Control Smoking and Weight! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Vance RomaneSummery: Certified Hypnotist M. Vance Romane gives you 35 ways to control stress. These techniques will help you to reduce stress with your own willpower. Stress is one of the mail reasons why people smoke and over eat. Article: * Play Romane’s stress control seminar recordings, and read ...
Views: 1188 - Calming The Inner Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Chris GreenStress. Depression. Anxiety. They’re powerful words that conjure up all kinds of images and prejudices in our minds. People who suffer from these illnesses find it hard to cope with life. They can feel deeply unhappy, they can find no joy in anything life has to offer, and of course, their ...
Views: 986 - Are You Addicted to Stress? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelA little stress in your life is actually good for you. It wakes up your creativity, fuels your vitality and keeps your immune system vigilant. The qualifying word is little. When you find yourself rushing from activity to activity and no personal time for yourself, it’s not the external world ...
Views: 1054 - Frustration is Fuel - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Dan BrittOne day, I met this fellow at the running track. Just by watching the intensity and passion in his face and his jogging, I could tell that he was driven by a deeper force – something was really motivating and fuelling him. As he began to walk, I caught up to him. I introduced myself. I then ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Spiritual Retreats A Necessity - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Annie LawrenceStress May Be Making You Sick! 90% of all illness in our fast paced society is stress induced. Do you realize, how many people walk around with unnatural amounts of stress? Stress and tension can become a normal feeling in your body. Medical doctors will soon be prescribing that people take a ...
Views: 1330(3 votes) - Turn Your Bathroom Into A Spa For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Susan StewartWater is very therapeutic and healing as well as cleansing. In our fast paced world, we have become accustomed to taking pulsating showers with strong spicy soaps to wake us up and get us going in our hectic, busy lives. But times are changing. Now we want to relax and be soothed when we’re ...
Views: 3040 - [Stress Management] The Clock is Ticking - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Charlie Badenhop1. A Story. How do you react to deadlines? How would you feel if someone said "Hurry up, the clock is ticking and we've got to get this completed!"? How well do you cope with stress? I had a client who was constantly striving to meet deadlines and felt like he was being driven crazy by the ...
Views: 1594 - Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Immune System: - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Monique N. GilbertStress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or becoming susceptible to illness and disease. Stress ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - Contagious Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from Keith WilhelmYes. Stress is contagious. Just ask my wife. What it would be like to come home every day to a grumpy spouse. I used to do this to my spouse. Then I began to notice that she was beginning to become grumpy also. My stress was beginning to affect her. She had finally caught my contagions ...
Views: 1994 - 5 Steps to Adjusting Expectations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore5 Steps to Adjusting Your Expectations Dateline: January 4th. Orange County Anger Management class participants review anger triggers of the week. Jane, age 23, engaged to be married: “My boyfriend openly flirts with other women in front of me.” Jim, age 40, an IT professional: “a work group ...
Views: 14867(1 vote) - Getting Organized for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Susan StewartIf one of your main sources of stress is the sheer number of things that need to be done, being organized should help you feel more at peace. A good sense of organization will also make you more efficient. Simplifying will help you feel less overwhelmed. Everyone has their own personal style, ...
Views: 1359 - Are You Holding Your Breath? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Gregory NewmanTake a moment right now to notice your breathing. Is your breath frozen? Are you breathing shallowly into your chest? Is your breath moving fully and freely in and out of your relaxed abdomen? There are no right or wrong answers. Just notice, without judgment, how you’re breathing. I once ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - How to Reduce Stress and Reverse the Aging Process - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Debbie MandelA team of researchers has discovered that severe emotional distress, as experienced by those who divorce, lose a job, or care for an ill child or parent, accelerates the aging process up to a whole decade. The investigation was able to accurately quantify the aging process by measuring ...
Views: 1928 - Manage the Stressors and Enjoy Your Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Sophie MelansonThe Holiday Season, for many, can be very stressful. When you experience any kind of stress, no matter what the occasion, you are reacting to a root cause. Ask yourself the following questions: What am I truly experiencing inside? In Spirit, Mind, Body and especially Emotions? Am I angry about ...
Views: 1012 - 7 Tips For Defusing Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelKNOW THYSELF The first key to creating a peaceful holiday season is identifying those holiday traditions that you ENJOY and those that you don’t. When you spend your precious time and energy on activities that you don’t find rewarding, you are destined to become FRUSTRATED and cranky. So go ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Choose a stressless lifestyle! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2004 from Ingela BergerChoose a stressless lifestyle? That's very easy to say. Yet it is so important. Our health should be our # 1 priority. We all know that, and still we keep hearing about yet another work mate who is now on the sick-list for several weeks to come. The book stores are filled with books on stress ...
Views: 1570 - 5 Ways to Lose Those Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWhat a great time of year! It’s a time to be thankful for what we have and enjoy all the festivities that mark a renewal of our hope and faith in the “system” that will carry us toward a bright new year. Right… So if this is such a wonderful season, how come so many of us wind up in ...
Views: 1221 - Welcome to my stress-free world - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2004 from David LeonhardtWhat the world needs more of is...stress. This means I must deliver a formal apology to all 17,124 subscribers to my newsletter, A Daily Dose of Happiness, for running a series on stress reduction tips and wasting their time in such a frivolous fashion, when they could be using that time to ...
Views: 1394 - 5 Ways to Help Soldier Friends Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2004 from Dale Collie5 Ways to Help Soldier Friends Reduce Stress Intense training, rapid changes, and the hazardsof combat generate high levels of stress. Leavingfamilies and jobs behind compounds the problem.Combat stress is so great that, typically, onesoldier is lost to stress for every one lost toenemy ...
Views: 2585 - 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: 1122(1 vote) - Where is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future?? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2004 from David ThomasWhere is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future?? Achieving a level of personal happiness previously unknown is closer than you think. Much closer. But first, it’s important to stay in touch with the present. “Stay in touch with the present? I’m thinking…I’m already IN the ...
Views: 1075 - Controlling and Managing Anger for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2004 from Susan StewartStress is an unavoidable condition of life today. It's a very natural reaction to situations that may cause us disappointment, hurt, frustration, sadness, confusion, shame or other negative emotions. It can be the result of hurt pride or unreasonable expectations. In some instances, angry ...
Views: 4453 - LUCKY DAY THINKING - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinThe Del Lago Golf Course, near Lake Conroe, was beautiful. It was a nice fall, south Texas morning. Well, as nice as 95 degrees gets in mid September. I’d already spoken four times in two days, and was to speak two more times before heading home. A round of golf, with good friends, sounded ...
Views: 946 - CAT KICKING CONDUCT - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinThere was once a church that decided to bring their absentee members back into the fold. The preacher went to see one member for that purpose. His visit took him so far out in the country that you’d have to walk five miles back toward town just to start picking up firewood. When he finally ...
Views: 2508 - The Softening Practice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Gregory NewmanI’m fascinated with people. Whether I’m standing in line at the grocery or sitting in an airport, I’m often noticing--with great curiosity--how we breathe, move and shape our bodies as we go through the world andrelate with each other. One of the things I’ve noticed is that many people are ...
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