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- Inexpensive Stress Relief Gifts - What To Give When The Going Gets Tough For Someone You Love - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnWhen you look up stress relief gifts online, you'll find pages and pages of spa gift baskets, books on stress, and music for stress relief. Throw in a joke book and a spa vacation, and the stressed person should feel as good as new. Or so you would hope. Well, it's a start. But you may be ...
Views: 2527 - 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: 2523(1 vote) - ***Solutions: Women and Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet Nestorby Janet Gallagher Nestor, MA, LPC, DCEP Holistic Mental Health Therapist Most women are multi-taskers. Our culture says we can do it all: Get a good education, be an engaging conversationalist, be beautiful, marry, have children, keep a size 6 figure, have a career, clean the house, drive ...
Views: 2519(7 votes) - Extreme Simplicity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithDictionary Definitions extreme: ultimate point to which an action or thought is carried out simplicity freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort Extreme Self Care Definitions extreme simplicity: The easiest most effortless actions to move you to your ultimate goals. So exactly what are ...
Views: 2512(2 votes) - 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: 2502 - Things to Pack for a Camping Trip - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Joseph FournierNo matter how many times you've traveled, packing can still be a difficult feat. You're always bound to forget something or you over-pack and waste too much space. Unlike many other trips, a camping trip should be the easiest and simplest to pack for. Forget about the superficial products such ...
Views: 2495 - Getting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Patricia ClappI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - Holiday Party Tips And Checklist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists. Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when ...
Views: 2491 - Addiction to Numbness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Margaret PaulLinda sat opposite me at one of my five-day Inner Bonding Intensives. She had decided to attend the Intensive because her depression, which had plagued her for years, was not being helped by medication or by the numerous forms of therapy that she had tried. As she sat opposite me, telling me ...
Views: 2490 - Inside Secrets of a Professional Worrier! Thoughts from a Life Coach - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Leanna FredrichI have lived a long life and had many troubles, most of which never happened. Mark Twain Worry is like an April Fool’s Joke without the laughs! Leanna Fredrich Anxiety is nothing… but repeatedly re-experiencing failure in advance. What a waste. Seth Godin Thinking it Through… Since ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - Spiritual Healing Of Stress - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2011 from Robert FritchieDon’t let the title of this article about Spiritual Healing put you off. Our definition of Spiritual Healing is this. It is the assistance that a group of ordinary people and the Creator offer to you, using a non contact healing Process that utilizes the Creator’s Love (Divine Love). There ...
Views: 2485 - 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 - 5 Ways To Help Tightness In Chest With Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterPanic is probably the most terrifying symptom of an anxiety attack. The tightness in chest with anxiety sometimes feels like a heart attack. But fixing just the tightness won't remove the anxiety. You could take an aspirin or painkiller. You could meditate or take deep breaths. You could ...
Views: 2484(1 vote) - Calming our Naughty Child Inside - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Liz TempleHere's a different way to look at our stress. What if we could see it as the stressed naughty child inside of us that clambers for our attention? Long ago this child was born inside us, often as a result of a difficult event in our little susceptible young minds. We might have matured as ...
Views: 2484(1 vote) - Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn today's workforce, it doesn't matter whether we're the CEO or a front line customer service representative - we all face stress. We're often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we're a phone ...
Views: 2483(1 vote) - Reduce your Stress Levels for Free - Breathe! By Sue Saunders - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Sue SaundersHow would you like to find a method to drastically reduce your stress? One that is free (you already own all the equipment you need) and only takes a few minutes a day. And if this method not only helped you to relax but also increased your energy, improved your circulation and immune function, ...
Views: 2476(4 votes) - 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: 2476 - Therapeutic Journaling for Women of a Certain Age - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyWomen in menopause, experiencing the natural physical progress from fertility to infertility, have a lot going on inside them. The many changes experienced during this time may include internal and external challenges, as well as shifts in the way women think and feel about themselves. ...
Views: 2466(3 votes) - Three Steps to Release Emotional Stress Eating - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Emotional eating is a common response to stress. Do you find yourself reaching for comforting foods when you are stressed? You may also find that the harder you try to control emotional eating, the worse it seems to get. When you understand the forces behind emotional eating, you can see why ...
Views: 2466 - The Physiology of Stress and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Kell TremaynWith increasing information and the demands of workers to provide real-time responses, it is no wonder that stress is on the rise. Stress is an everyday part of life. While we intuitively understand what stress is, a definition of stress is more elusive. Many theories of stress suggest that ...
Views: 2465 - Energy Drains and Replenishers<br> - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2004 from Mary KraemerWe are currently experiencing new paradigms in the field of healing as more and more is being written about how our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have an effect on our physical bodies through wellness-illness and maintenance and well-being. More and more is being written on the fact that the ...
Views: 2459 - How to Get Over Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsIt has been clear for some time that childhood experiences become part of a child's neurological physiology and over time, through re-enforcement and repetition form aspects of its personality structure. The task of recovery is to stop the process of repetition and re-enforcement of the unwanted ...
Views: 2459 - Reflexology and Stress - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonStress, unfortunately cannot be avoided. Everyday we live with it, in one shape or form. Stress only becomes a problem when we cannot handle it, and then it begins to sap our overall ability to cope with everyday situations. Stress can even inhibit successful communication with the people in our ...
Views: 2459 - Did You Know That Stress Can Kill? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickDid you know that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are due to stress-related illness? We've all heard about stress: what causes it, what it does to us. But have you really thought about the stressors in your life? And have you developed healthy habits for managing ...
Views: 2451 - Self Help Tips On How To Deal With Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you having problems with anxiety? Anxiety is a problem that can be treated, both medically and holistically. Today I will be sharing with you some self help tips on how you can get rid of anxiety. To start off my self help tips, I want you to know that most of the time, anxiety is the ...
Views: 2451(1 vote) - Book Review: The Stress Management Handbook - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis 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. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress ...
Views: 2450 - Reducing Stress through Better Scheduling Skills - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways of reducing stress in our lives is to take ourselves off the self-imposed daily roller coaster we create every day. The way in which we schedule our days and lives promotes the feelings of anxiety and stress due to the demands we place upon ourselves. Our inability or ...
Views: 2442 - Stress Management for Teens - Tips for Parents on Surviving the Awkward Years - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeStress management for teens can be tricky, especially if their stress is displayed by aggressive behavior or through withdrawing from family or friends. So before you approach your teen about their stress, or go overboard in punishing them for the way they display their stress, take a step back ...
Views: 2433(2 votes) - Definition: Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTechniques of stress management There are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress. In the face of high demands, effective stress management involves learning to set limits and to say "No" to some demands that others make. ...
Views: 2432 - Stress Help: Inspirational Quotes That Can Help You Cope during Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnStress makes us lose perspective, while inspirational quotes can help us get it back. So here are a few quotes to keep around when the going gets rough... When you're going through hell, keep going. -- Winston Churchill When you don't see where you're going, when you don't think you can ...
Views: 2432(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Develop a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA positive mental attitude is one of the most important assets you can posses. Not only do positive thoughts help to dissolve your stress but they also have a positive impact on your physical health as well. The importance of this state of mind can not be overlooked in how it affects our ...
Views: 2429(11 votes) - Whale Wisdom: “Take Small Bites” - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Kumari MullinWhile in Quebec recently we got to check off an item on our “bucket list” eg things to do before you kick the bucket —kayaking with whales. I was still sick, but the window of opportunity was quickly closing so my partner made the reservation in quaint Tadoussac where the St Lawrence meets the ...
Views: 2428(3 votes) - ***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: 2424(1 vote) - Choose to Live a Stress-Less Life: The Life You Save May Be Your Own - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife is stressful—that’s a basic fact. Stress comes in all shapes and sizes. Of course, major life events, such as a sickness in the family or financial woes, are universally stressful. There are other, less obvious day-to-day stresses, though, many of which impact individuals differently. (One ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Are You Nurturing Yourself? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Gini GreyWords of encouragement, a loving touch, laughter and play, creative pursuits, fun and games, these are all things we hunger for and need to give to ourselves in order to feel balanced in life. Unfortunately our society is so task driven that we often don’t take time for these nurturing ...
Views: 2417 - Overcoming Social Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Michael LeeOvercoming social anxiety is a big step in every person's life. It's not something that happens overnight, but it's not something that will take forever to happen either. The time it takes will greatly depend on how serious your fears are and how determined you are to conquer them. If you ...
Views: 2416 - Coffee, Smoking Aggravate Stress, Cause Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCoffee breaks and smoking can aggravate rather than relieve stress. They will also give you more wrinkles! This was revealed by Dr. Mario Orlandi, Dr. Donald Prue, and medical journalist Annette Spence in the “Encyclopedia of Good Health: Stress and Mental ...
Views: 2402 - DeStressing with Music - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Suzanne JonasI just want to listen to relaxing music….but I can’t find any! So many of my clients, when they lie down on my sound table, say they want to hear ‘relaxing’ music. That is like saying, “ feed me something yummy”! Given our high stress and busy lives, most ...
Views: 2400 - The Day the Blog Died: How Losing My Blog Added Meaning To My Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneI lost my blog this morning. And then I lost my mind. It all started when I decided to delete one of my two Google accounts. I didn't recall setting up the second one and never used it. So, I click-click-clicked and deleted it, confident that my other account was safe and sound. But when I ...
Views: 2388(6 votes) - Flexibility Is Key To Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Rick CarterPersonal effectiveness is often measured by the ability to perform consistently and achieve goals. But following a path blindly or fixating on a goal when that goal is no longer meaningful or attainable is counter-productive and may be destructive. To maximize your effectiveness, you have to ...
Views: 2385 - Seven Reasons to Learn to Meditate - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn JollySEVEN REASONS TO LEARN TO MEDITATE Learning to meditate changed my life. I was a nervous, stressed-out middle manager in a Fortune 500 company who didn’t know how to relax, let alone get in touch with my inner self. I had no time to think about my inner self, I was too busy worrying about how ...
Views: 2385(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: 2379(1 vote) - Creative Problem Solving For Increasing Workplace Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterIncreasing workplace productivity is a major source of stress in the workplace. Management is under pressure to get more done in less time at less cost. Workers are under pressure to learn new technologies, or new procedures with out-dated technologies. The resulting stress can be crippling, ...
Views: 2370(8 votes) - Anger - A Powerful Force We Can Direct & Control - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Krystal KuehnAll sorts of things can trigger irritability in people, from minor traffic jams to major headaches. Everyone gets upset or annoyed sometimes. We all have lost our temper and reacted without thinking. We have succumbed to anger that drives us to say and do things we normally wouldn’t. And it is ...
Views: 2365 - Secret of High Energy Living - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Caroline ArewaSecret of High Energy Living The term energy crisis is not limited to melting ice caps and carbon footprints; it can show up much closer to home. One of the major issues affecting relationships and health in the 21st century is lack of energy. Personal energy levels seem to be on the decline, ...
Views: 2359(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Handle Interruptions to Your Schedule - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tom WeberAll of us have interruptions coming at us on a constant basis from our kids, from our coworkers, from our spouse, from our customers, from our boss. There are three simple, helpful things you can do when faced with an interruption. Prevent, delay, and deal. 1. Prevent Any good general ...
Views: 2358(4 votes) - DEALING WITH STRESS - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseUnhealthy levels of stress have become an unfortunate part of the modern life most people are living today. A desire to alleviate this stress has led many people to pursue ways to deal with it that are unhealthy. The reader, who is suffering from the effects of stress, may think that many of the ...
Views: 2349(2 votes) - Reiki: What it is and how it works - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Reiki is a complementary treatment modality that can improve healing. Reiki is the life force that flows through all living things. Stresses of everyday living create blockages and imbalances in the body. Since Reiki reaches all levels of existence, it provides the environment for ...
Views: 2343(1 vote) - Helping Children Cope With Illness and Death of Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightChildren who have been allowed to participate in the care of loved one, including hospice care at end of life, are better prepared later in life when losses of any kind occur. Loss of a Pet For many children the first death they may witness or participate in, is the death of a pet. When I ...
Views: 2341(3 votes) - Stuck in a Funk? Empower Your Inner Wizard to Dig You Out - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI have a client, let's call her Kathy, who was in a post holiday funk. For her, nothing seemed to being going right. She was annoyed at her boss and co-workers. She was nagging her boyfriend over little things. She just didn't feel good. 2009 was not starting out with a bang for her. ...I ...
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