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- Why Reading Every Last Bit of Political News Is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from William TopazNo matter which candidate you voted for during the 2016 presidential election, the winner was clear: the news industry. The never-ending political turmoil created an insatiable hunger for news. Subscription numbers exploded, with major publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New ...
Views: 2485 - Why Should I Care About Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Cathy Schuttler"So what's the big deal about chronic stress anyway? Everyone is under stress these days! Besides, I am healthy so I can handle it - why worry?" Is this what the little voice in your head is saying? Or perhaps you think chronic stress is the necessary trade-off for a difficult job, ...
Views: 714 - Why take a risk? - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Lynette CraneSome people take risks more readily than other people. And risks can be a little scary, whether they involve making a major career change and/or cross-country move, asking for a promotion or a raise, declaring your affection to someone else when you’re not sure how that person feels, or when it ...
Views: 814 - Why there is no real Definition for Stress! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Karen ParsonsSo what is the definition of stress? According to the dictionary it is: “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation” Experts further define stress as the activation of the “flight or fight ...
Views: 813 - Why Women Get Stressed Out About The Things They Really Want! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2007 from Caroline JalangoWhether you are working on a new project, starting a new relationship, starting a new job, taking on a new position, launching a new business, meeting a new client, going to college or giving your first speech; that initial euphoria of “wow, my life is finally taking a turn for the better!” can ...
Views: 1032 - Why Worry? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from John EatonA few days ago I went into hospital and was told I have a tumour inside the ear. At this moment I don't know whether it is malignant or not. We will only find that out after I have had the surgery. The surprising thing, for me, is I haven't worried about it at all. That's weird because, for ...
Views: 1138 - Women: How Do You Actually Beat Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Women do play a lot of roles: wife, mother, sister, daughter, employee, business owner, and a friend. These different characters can make any woman whole or complete-they can also be such a great source of stress. You do not want to get ...
Views: 589 - Women’s Warning Signs of a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Lynette CraneThe “Hollywood Heart Attack,” where the character, clutching his chest, slumps to the floor immediately, does sometimes happen. But many heart attacks do not mimic this model. In particular, women’s symptoms of heart attack may be very different from men’s in both quality and severity. It ...
Views: 662 - Work Anxiety And Taking Control: 4 Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterAnxiety, according to dictionary.com, is “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Fear is defined at the same site as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.” So anxiety can be defined as ...
Views: 2156 - Work-Life Balance: 3 Keys to a Happy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow has your career affected the rest of your life? Are you happy when you go home and ready to connect with your family? The answers to those questions usually lie in your personal, work-life balance. The ability to manage your job duties with other aspects of your life such as health, ...
Views: 1684 - Work-life Balance: do we all want one? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Paul YatesWork-life balance is very much an ‘in’ phrase and if you are like most people you would probably say you would like a better one. But what do we mean by ‘work-life balance’ and do we really want one? Generally work-life balance is taken to mean having a life made up of both work and ...
Views: 848 - Working life woes - workin’ 9 to 5... - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from geraldine osowskaClever old Dolly Parton knew what she was talking about when she made her melodic interpretations on working life and her words of wisdom have never been so relevant. Every year the UK loses a whopping 11.4 million working days due to workplace related stress/anxiety or depression; this is the ...
Views: 1106 - Working Like a Charm - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherWhat is the most important aspect when using the Emotional Freedom Techniques in a stressful situation? After working a with a father-to-be, I found out his approach during that last week before the baby was born to be quite interesting. Whenever he felt that his wife, “Mary” was ...
Views: 954 - Working Moms: Take Charge of Your To-Do List in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Julie ZeffIf you are like most working moms I know, then you have a to-do list a mile long. And, everything on that list is of the utmost importance, leaving you feeling constantly overwhelmed and ineffective. On that list are things like taking care of your kids and family, connecting with your partner, ...
Views: 957 - Working Your To-Do List: The Value of Alternating Large and Small Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson You are a competent professional, you consistently get a lot done, and you are adept at composing and executing the items on your to-do list. Yet, there is a simple technique that can help you be even more effective that you might not have ever considered. This technique ...
Views: 1272 - Workplace Safety - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Peter StoneThe title reads, "Nine people killed in Connecticut workplace shooting (www.necn.com 8/3/10 1:16 PM). Reportedly, an employee who was asked to resign from a beer distribution center chose to communicate to the world how he felt about losing control. My first thought was this is the Golden ...
Views: 1422 - Worry — Who Needs It? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe worry a lot, and the things we worry about are unlimited. For example, the current hot issues - the war, the economy, immigration, global warming, health care - and the list goes on. If these weren't enough, how about our personal problems, our jobs, our relationships, our families, our ...
Views: 640 - Worry, Stress… and Pulling Yourself Together! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Willie HortonIncreasingly, I find myself talking to people who, until the pull themselves together, live in fear of the future. We might casually call it "worry" - we might even label it stress. But all it is is unchecked useless thought. "All it is" is slightly misleading - because this fear keeps people ...
Views: 1865 - Wound Irrigation System Market Demand Rate with Regional outlook, Applications, Consumer Profiles & Forecast - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from mahendra PingaleAn off-the-shelf report on Wound Irrigation System Market which has been compiled after an in-depth analysis of the market trends prevailing across five geographies (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). Various segments of the market such as ...
Views: 574 - Yoga – A Cure for Modern Day Stress - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from Kreg WeissYoga – A Cure for Modern Day Stress by Michelle Trantina My Yoga Online As we walk the tightrope between modern life and our animal instincts, the human race strives to find balance. In our bodies, our minds, our environment, in our lives. With our brains over-stimulated and our bodies more ...
Views: 838 - You Are Not Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I was a control freak, but I guess I still am. Back in the old day I was a micromanager, taking responsibility for every aspect of a project even if it wasn’t mine. I would stay awake at night worrying about outcome. I would plan and scheme what else I could do to make the ...
Views: 1275 - 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: 1099 - You Call This Normal? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week an old friend of mine and I spoke on the phone. I asked her how she was doing and her response was this: "Well, I am still totally stressed out and get those headaches and am running around a mile a minute, so I feel completely drained. You know, the normal stuff." I paused and ...
Views: 1010 - You Can Breathe Easier After Reading These Tips About Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Charles BrownStress can be a major health risk if you aren't careful. Many specialists have found that stress is generally a combination of physical factors and mental factors. People who live in high stress environments understand that it's truly a balancing act to schedule everything perfectly; but in ...
Views: 1355 - You Don't Have Give Up Your Job, Just Learn to Deal with High Employer Expectations - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterWhen you are searching for a job you notice that many of the ads in the classifieds have a long list of job duties and expectations that you must be able to perform or meet up to. However, if you have had a job previously you will know that employers expect more from their employees that what ...
Views: 971 - You Had the Power All Along - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerLike the Scarecrow, Lion, and Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz I sought an expert to provide me with what I already held. Over a decade in corporate America led this Type A into physical distress. I was fatigued and irritable. My muscles were tight and painful. My digestion and reproductive ...
Views: 1281 - You Mean Stress Is a Choice? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lynette CraneA week ago, I was awakened just before midnight by an alarming phone call. The security company was calling to tell me there was an alarm going off at the historic house I manage (on a purely volunteer basis), and asked if they should send a fire engine. “Yes, of course,” I gasped, surprised ...
Views: 1093 - Young Men Struggle with Work Life Balance Too - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenCommon stereotypes dictate that women in the workplace struggle with issues of work-life balance resulting in higher incidences of stress-related absences and lower productivity in the female workplace. New research from the Shepell.fgi Research Group reveals that in fact, more men are seeking ...
Views: 1057 - Your Car is Covered But What About Your Personal Belongings? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tom KoziolInsurance is the tool all of us use to transfer risk. It is a simple process given the number of insurance companies in existence and the fact you can insure almost anything you own. Take your automobile. Every state requires at least a minimum amount of coverage through a type of insurance ...
Views: 1230 - Your Conflict Handling Toolbox - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonConstructive conflict is an essential part of any team, group, or partnership dynamic. If people do not disagree or come to the table with a variety of perspectives and their unique set of values, battles would eschew, new ideas would not flourish, and creativity would be stifled. When ...
Views: 1408 - 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: 5516 - Your Energy Chakras - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonWhen you think about your body you probably tend to imagine your physical presence (your hair, face, arms, legs, etc.). But what about the other side of the coin? The energy side? We are not only made up of flesh and bone, we are also made up of energy. You can feel it when you are on a roller ...
Views: 966 - Your Favorite Activity is a Key to Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from David TomaselliAs I walked out of the office building towards my car, all I could think about was the task that lay ahead of me the following day. Being a product manager and architect for a software company, there were always interesting challenges presented to me. In this case it was finding a solution to a ...
Views: 813 - Your Gateway To Inner Bliss – Urja Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniOne of the most common issues that the modern man of the 21st century faces in his daily life is Stress and Inner Restlessness. We are unable to sit even for a few moments in a silent and tranquil state, except at the time of sleep. Hence, we can see that sleep is so relaxing and we come out of ...
Views: 810 - Your Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you feeling overwhelmed? Or are you frustrated because you have too many things going on and you don’t know where to start? Many of my clients share with me they feel overwhelmed, frustrated and stressed because they have so much to do to keep their business going or keep up with their ...
Views: 1449 - Your Sex Life Problem? Stress... - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from paol gator...we tell you how to resolve it. It's one of the most maddening — and increasingly common — aspects of modern life: You're attracted to your partner but you (or he) is so stressed out and pressed for time that sex is practically nonexistent. So many people get a new ...
Views: 608 - Your Work Vacation Strategy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonMy vacation strategy! I can hear the cries already, “I have to have a strategy for vacation as well? Isn’t a career strategy, a life plan and an investment direction enough?” I’ll say “maybe” but mean “no.” While I have written much about the value and importance of work, I am a devout ...
Views: 1468 - Zero in on Stress - by It is an unprecedented time in our history. People are anxious and angry, and stress levels are without a doubt on the rise. The Institute of HeartMath, an international leader in stress research, has developed a sophisticated online self-assessment tool that people can use in these uncertain ...
Views: 669 - Zzzzz’s – Catch Some! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Julie ChristiansenSleep these days seems to be overrated. Do you remember that famous sitcom episode in which a member of the ensemble cast decides he can get so much more done if he only takes a few short naps throughout the day rather than sleeping a full night? As it always happens in sitcoms, chaos ensues. ...
Views: 1650 - [IMPORTANT] Disaster Preparedness Info and Videos - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jill Ammon-WexlerEarthquakes, tornadoes, floods, tsumanis, hurricanes and industrial failures are happening around the world at an alarming frequency today. It’s no accident the Red Cross, our churches,and the media news are now telling us to “Be prepared.” Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler of Quantum-Self here. I ...
Views: 2193 - [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: 1584 - “The Travel Maestro III – A One-Stop Source for Your Frequent Flyer and Hotel Account Numbers - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanShowing up at a hotel, a ticket agent desk, or a car rental counter and being asked for your hotel rewards program number, your frequent flier account number, or your "Preferred #1 Emerald Club Gold Expresslane" account number, and not having it handy, can be very time consuming (not to mention ...
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