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- Bouncing Back - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“I can’t believe this is happening to me,” said the CEO on the other end of my phone line. “They just offered me a contract extension and three months later they’re telling me I’m out. I’m in shock.” Whether you have just received the news you no longer have a job or are dealing with any ...
Views: 1730(3 votes) - The 'Lunch Break' Challenge - Get Your Work-life Balance Right - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumDo you need ‘The Lunch Break Challenge’? Do you often feel tired and lethargic in the afternoons? Do you feel resentful towards your employer or your organization, or your clients? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the lunch break challenge is for you…. Firstly, you must commit ...
Views: 1729(3 votes) - Michael Mantell's Answer to the Negative Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell brings decades of experience in turning the most challenging workplaces around, often in partnership with leading human resource professionals. In this column, he describes the causes of negativity, the consequences of negativity and how to turn negativity into positivity and ...
Views: 1727 - Eliminate Time Clutter - Create A Not To Do List - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Linda HamptonIf you're busy and overwhelmed like most people you'll likely have some sort of to-do list going. It could be in the form of a notebook, a computer, mobile device or even heaven forbid a piece of paper. But some days looking at the list just makes me feel crazy. There is so many things to do ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Oxygen Bars - A New Way of Dealing with 21st Century Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Kalyna KapurYou’d think people’s lives would be less stressful in the technological age that we’re living in. The truth is that people have more stress now because of technology, family life, and their job. This stress can have a serious impact on their physical and mental health if they don’t do ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Quick Tips for Executive Stress Management - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftNone of has unlimited time. Professionals or executives often find themselves in a pressure-cooker environment as they manage people, make costly decisions or determine directions of their organizations - on top of their obligations to family and friends. How they manage their time is critical ...
Views: 1721 - 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: 1720 - How to reduce stress, harmonize body/mind /spirit and increase your creative flow - by FEED YOUR BRAIN
- Gingko bilboa and gotu kola increase blood flow to the brain. (Check with your doctor first before taking these herbs.)
- Boron is essential for memory and attention. Sources include apples, pears and green leafy vegetables.
- Vitamin B is essential for brain power. Sources ...
Views: 1720 - Too Much Input - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerHave you ever felt that you just have too much going on inside your head? I have too much that I am thinking about right now. Too many projects; a family reunion to plan, pets to feed and walk, repainting the house, fixing our roof, helping family with health issues, participating in my local ...
Views: 1720 - Cope with Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceI truly hope that you are not trying to cope with depression because I have spoken to and met many people who have had it or still have it and it really is a tough one to deal with. Not only is the illness itself hard but there is a stigma attached to it where people might assume you have a ...
Views: 1719 - Does Meditation Help with Handling Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Michael PierceIn a word, yes! Transcendental Meditation brings about a deep inner calm that is both relaxing and revitalising. The unique Transcendental Meditation process actually dissolves the stress and fatigue trapped in the body, promoting happiness, health and clear thinking. Many hundreds of ...
Views: 1719 - Improving Your Conflict Resolution Skills: Step-by-Step Guide for This Process - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Justin OsborneConflicts can appear anywhere. Whether you are in a coffee shop and someone got past the line or you are work and you have some misunderstandings with your colleagues, they are part of our day-to-day life. There are some things you can’t predict and prevent. You can’t foresee you will have a ...
Views: 1719 - Laughing At Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from David JacobsonWe all are aware of the stress response, the "fight or flight syndrome." The physiological changes that occur when we are under stress provide the body with the instant energy it needs to move quickly to fight or run, as our ancestors did for survival. Today we experience these same results, but ...
Views: 1718 - Tips to Stimulate and Boost Your Children's Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikCreative people develop new possibilities. Which parent does not dream of a good future for his child? A good job, a brilliant career ... Successful people are generally creative. Creativity is not just about art. Science and the business world also need creative people. Creative people have ...
Views: 1718 - Is Good Stress an Oxymoron? Discover Eustress and Why Too Little Stress Can Be Bad For You Too - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnWe hear about the negative effects of stress every day, including everything from heart disease to divorce to loss of sleep. Given all the bad press, it's easy to believe that stress is an evil that must be purged from our lives with the latest in stress management techniques. To some degree, ...
Views: 1717 - A Week in the Life of ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanDo you know someone who is frequently late or forgetful? Corners the market on forgotten birthday apologies, or struggles chaotically with the demanding needs of their overly busy world? This week, I lovingly tell a real-life adult-with-ADHD story, so that perhaps others can understand and ...
Views: 1715 - Life Stress: 52 Tips for Coping Emotionally in Uncertain Economic Times - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeThese 52 tips offer useful ideas for coping emotionally in this uncertain economic climate. The tips are divided into four sections: 1. What to do when you worry 2. Taking care of yourself 3. Working together as a couple 4. Helping your children cope It is my hope that these tips ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - ROAD RAGE: A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Janet PfeifferRecently, I've been driving into NY City to do mediations for a large clothing manufacture on Madison Ave. I used to teach classes at the Learning Annex and some of my son's doctor's were in the city as well. However, it's been awhile and as incomprehensible as it may sound, NY has become even ...
Views: 1715 - Kissing Your Stress Goodbye - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Willie HortonI've often quoted the World Health Organization's contention that stress will kill more people in the developed world in the 21st century than anything else. And, as far as I can see, they've got it spot on - it appears, from surveys, research and my own work, that the modern workplace is not a ...
Views: 1711 - No More Stress - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Willie HortonMost people will always find something to stress them out – their job, their boss, their financial situation, their husband, their wife, their boyfriend or girlfriend, their teenage children, their health, their golf, their holidays! I have one client who telephoned my one day a few years back ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - 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: 1709 - [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: 1708 - Ten Tips For Effective Stress Management - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterStress is a necessary part of life. Stress, in a positive form, lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, like when you strain to lift 10 more pounds or push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress, in a negative form, wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - 5 Great Tips to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mona KhalafStress has always been a part of our lives. In this hectic time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Experts state that a little stress can be good as it keeps you focused and ready to move forward, and is sometimes vital for achieving optimum performance. However, medical research has ...
Views: 1702 - 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: 1702 - Will You Become A Turkey this Holiday Season? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownHave you ever noticed time seems to speed up this time of year? And our calendars get squeezed every which way with commitments to attend parties, dinners, and social obligations. AND not only do we have social obligations, but we have to find time to shop for gifts, time to get our nails done, ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - 8 Quick ways to beat Stress - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are both preventive and curative techniques to de-stress, but most of these therapies or meditation takes a lot of time for it to actually work. Here are some quick ways to instantly unwind and beat stress: Count backwards- When you feel a little wound up, just try to count back from ...
Views: 1700 - Stress Relieving Methods: Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rick CarterIn this economy, the pressure is on for you to be productive. To do more with less. And to do it in less time. Be more efficient. Usually under rapidly changing, almost chaotic, conditions. This adds to the stress you are already feeling at work of just trying to get on with your career. ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Coping with Stress and Anxiety After the Earthquake in Haiti - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The news about the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti is heartbreaking and the vivid pictures tragic. As in grieving any loss, the people of Haiti have been experiencing a wide range of emotions. Initially, many were grateful for surviving the catastrophe. But now they are dealing with the ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Dealing with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Stress wreaks havoc on our mind and our body. We will examine the impact of stress and use traffic as an example. If you do not commute back and forth to work, just imagine you are leaving town on your vacation. We are on our way to work; we have traveled the same route a million times. ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Some Self Help Alternative Medicine! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Willie HortonFor many years, Eastern medicine – acupuncture, Vedic medicine – was termed “alternative” by a Western society whose medical traditions could only be described as youthful or adolescent by comparison. As an Ayurvedic surgeon from Cambridge said to me last Autumn, “If I’d studied conventional ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - Stressed Out? How to Stay Calm - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Judy WrightAre you more stressed than usual? Frustrated with life? Are you afraid and scared about the future? Do you find yourself getting more annoyed with the children and coworkers? It is easy to be grateful when your needs are being met, but what about when you are stressed and worried? Keep ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - The Art Of Doing Nothing: Learning To Relax - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Dan Johnston“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sidney J. Harris Are you a hard worker who likes to get things done? Are you always too busy to slow down? If so, you might have a Type A personality? People with Type A personalities are achievement and success oriented. ...
Views: 1695 - Stress Explored, Explained, Beaten - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Willie HortonThere are only a few days left in April… just a few days left of Stress Awareness Month and, no doubt, pretty much just as many people are suffering from stress at the end of the month than there were at the beginning… the WHO says stress is an epidemic and that it will be the single biggest ...
Views: 1693 - Stress management for a calmer and more enjoyable life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Linda ConnorsHave you ever noticed that some people always seem to be calm, collected and comfortable in any situation? Many of these people experience anxieties and stresses which most people feel, however they have cultivated ways of relaxing in the most stressful situation, viewing the stress as an ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - How to Cope with Stressful Changes in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Aurelia WilliamsLife is always changing. When life throws you changes that you like, they are usually easy to deal with and you look forward to the change. Changes that are indifferent to you are usually easy to cope with as well and you usually just go with the flow. But, how about the changes in life that you ...
Views: 1692 - Imagination, Intention and The Science of Habit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Mandy BassNew Research from Scientists proves it: You CAN leave the Rat race behind (and it’s actually easy) Let’s say you need to do your taxes. Or complete some other task that’s been nagging at you for too long. Maybe there’s a dreaded phone call you DON’T want to make, but you know you have ...
Views: 1692(4 votes) - Stress Relief -- 5 Keys for Turning Stressful Complaints into Soothing Inner-Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonGOT COMPLAINTS? Big or little, voiced or silent, major upsets or minor irritations... Have you ever noticed how much time and mental energy you spend complaining? Or how tense and uncomfortable it leaves you feeling? Complain long enough and you can end up feeling cynical and resigned to the ...
Views: 1691 - The Misadventures of Multitasking: How Trying To Do Too Much Makes You Unhappy and Unproductive - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Elaine WellmanYesterday, I made a big mess. I was trying to be Superwoman and get everything done. Instead, I slowed myself down and am still cleaning up today. What does multitasking cost us? Before we explore that, here’s a cautionary, humorous, real-life tale. Last night, I had fun plans on the town – ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Using a Stress Management Journal - Why It's More Helpful Than You May Think - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeWhy is using a Stress Management Journal a good idea for me? There are many reasons. One is that it gives you an outlet to write out your feelings, vent, and work out some conflicts on paper. You can write anything you want because nobody has to see it but you... unless you decide ...
Views: 1687(3 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: 1685 - Can You Flow With the Stressful Times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerStress happens. Sometimes you just can't avoid a stressful day or week (or longer period) in your life. Stress happens despite the best of plans. Stress happens because it's part of life. We're bombarded with stress-reduction advice. Yes, we're bombarded with messages from all ...
Views: 1684 - Journaling Stress: How to Relieve Stress with your Daily Diary - by Think of your diary or personal journal as a cheap but effective way to talk things out with someone whom you love: you!
If you have ever kept a personal journal as a hobby, you may have to get used to using your journal in a slightly new way. Here's how to get started with journaling for ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - 10 Point Checklist to Successfully Manage a Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Chris Ruisi787 Dreamliner or Nightmare – Boeing Has A Crisis Over the last several weeks, we have read about the problems with Boeing’s new state-of –the-art 787, which has resulted in the FAA “grounding” the entire fleet of this new airliner. The center of the storm is focused on the new lithium-ion ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - The Worst DIY Disaster – the Monster in the Closet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from CarolAnn Bailey-LloydThe joys of home ownership are sometimes out of this world…or at least I would like to propel some of those “joys” to another planet, anyway. That being said, there’s a little story about a certain you know what that has had a mind of its own since the day I moved into my new house. I still ...
Views: 1683 - Less Stress - More Joy - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Jonathan HuieStress is to your emotional health as junk food is to your physical health. You need a certain amount of food to sustain your life, but overeating and eating the wrong foods are unhealthy and sometimes dangerous. As you need food to live, you also need a certain amount of emotional stimulation, ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - “Collapse at Any Time”? Probably It Will Fit the Biblical Appointed Time for Trumpets, Lev 23:24 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThe Bible says, Rich men [will] weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted…Your gold and silver cankered..You have heaped treasure for the last days,” James 5:1-3, King James. In 2008 the new moon was in the sky as the US Senate approved $760 billion ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Are you in control of your anger or is your anger in control of you? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Rhonda RabowAll of us from time to time feel anger and frustration at life and at situations that face us. While feeling angry can be a normal reaction when feeling annoyed, stressed or attacked; it is how we deal with this emotion that let’s us know if we are managing our anger well or if it is the anger ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Lack Of Faith Prevents Your Maximum Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Rick CarterTruly unleashing your maximum personal effectiveness requires faith. Not faith in a religious sense. Faith in yourself and your abilities. Faith that you have unwavering hope that your goals can be accomplished. This is different from having faith that a supernatural being or external force ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - How to Increase Your Emotional Pain and Keep it Alive! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Liz TempleInadvertently, we do an amazing amount of things to keep our emotional pain alive. It’s not our fault, like some (including ourselves) may think. Most of us don’t have a deliberate self-destructive masochistic side to us! We just don’t realise what we’re doing, but we are making it worse by how ...
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