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- How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Striving Styles and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardGetting the most this season based on your Holiday Style Do you go into the holiday season full of anticipation and excitement, only to finish up feeling let down and deflated? Are you looking for ways to get greater enjoyment from the holidays and avoid the post holiday depression this ...
Views: 1587 - ***Creative? Create Your Life Instead of Living As Its Creation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteHave you ever thought life would be different for you today if you had a different childhood? Have you ever held thoughts such as: "My Mother never really cared about who I was." "My Father told me that I'd never amount to anything." "People won't like me if I don't agree with the ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Dealing with Stress as a Mom Before it Deals with You - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterEvery mom sees their children as a blessing, but when it comes to managing the entire household, running errands, having a social life, and/or maintaining a thriving career any woman would get stressed out. Did you know excessive high levels of stress will eventually cause health issues? And as ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Life Is Tough - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Gary RubinWhen life is tough is when your opportunity for growth is the greatest. If you were to help a caterpillar during his struggle in the cocoon, he would never have the strength to develop into a beautiful butterfly. When a fish spends its life in a tank, being fed regularly, it doesn’t grow as ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - What to Do When Your Whole World is Falling Apart? 6 Support Ideas to Give You Back Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhat if you lost your job, your house burned down, the creditors were closing in, and your marriage had become hellishly confrontational? No, that's not make believe. That's the real life of a real person. How can you maintain a positive outlook under such stress and strain? Six ways to find ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - 5 Things to Do to Take Care of You - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Shela SkarpAll too often, people put the care and well-being of everyone else ahead of their own. When you spend all of your time on others and none on yourself, you become energetically depleted, stressed out, even physically ill or dis-eased. These are messages from your body telling you to take time ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - The Real Cause of Stress - It Isn't What You Think - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Karen WalkerStress seems to be affecting everyone lately, more so than ever. Knowing what causes stress in the first place is the first step to reducing the amount of stress in your life. Here are some tips to combat stress and feel happier. So what is the real cause of stress - it isn't what you think ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - A Surprising Way The Adaptogen, Eleuthero, Can Help You When You’re Stressed - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumThe adaptogen, eleuthero, has a solid track record for boosting mental performance in a pretty unique way. In fact, it may help us stay sharp just when we need it the most! What do I mean? Let’s take a trip back in time – fifty years ago . . . Imagine you work as a wireless telegraph ...
Views: 1576 - A Personal Coach Advice on Avoiding Burnout at Work - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMuch has been said already about how we could keep the balance between our personal life and work life. However, not all of the advice you get can actually match with your personality and lifestyle. While it is true that focusing too much on work and having very little time for your personal ...
Views: 1575 - Five ways to release stress from the body - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Kelly MoyerDid you know that when there is stress it is usually carried in our bodies somewhere? Not only that but it can create health issues and sometimes these issues can play a role in how we function daily in our lives. These issues can wreak havoc in our minds and our bodies if we let it or we can ...
Views: 1575 - Where Grief Hides - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2014 from Linda HellerWHERE GRIEF HIDES In the space of one breath, I moved from a place of conscious breathing to a space of intense grief. Grief deep and profound... This particular experience of grief was a surprise. My dear friend had passed after an intense experience with a progressive disease, five months ...
Views: 1575 - Balancing Your Life--Is Your Key Still in Your Ignition - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonLast week, while I was considering subjects for this article, I found myself thinking about a tip my daughter-in-law, Mary, gave me. Since she was trained by the military as a truck mechanic, I take her automotive advice seriously. Then, I had to laugh. I think this is the third Competitive Edge ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - How to Find Peace in Your Hectic Life - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mark FooThe majority of us live stressful and hectic lives. It seems that we're busy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and never have enough time to accomplish what we need to. Whether it's your boss demanding overtime, your children needing your constant focus, or your spouse requesting your ...
Views: 1574 - The danger of suppression: Don’t bottle up your emotions - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Adele TheronAny serious scientist will be familiar with the assertion that stress causes immune-compromise. A recent study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health has finally put this long-held knowledge into perspective, deciphering that those who bottle up their feelings have a cardiovascular ...
Views: 1574 - What is Workplace Stress and how can you deal with it? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaIt is around mid-twenties when career becomes an integral part for most people. Gone are the days of carefree living, the fervor to scale professional heights and build up an enviable bank balance can take its toll leading to workplace stress. Workplace stress, basically means that the ...
Views: 1573 - Top Reasons Why You Should Feel Happy - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Rachel MinahanIt is so comforting to see a joyful person who always wears a smile on his face. The same person is happy and content, and lives his live to the fullest. Here are some benefits you can drive from being happy. Happiness Reduces Stress You may say that it’s just that those people who are ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - 5 Tips For Coping With Stress At Work - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Margo BastosMost of us spend at least a third of our life at work. For many of us it adds up to even more. Work is commonly cited as a major cause of distress and there are many reasons for this. Work stress can be self-imposed or due to problems with the boss or co-workers, staff or associates. It is ...
Views: 1571 - Gratitude, it's good medicine - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Adele McDowellGratitude is not a one-serving meal relegated to Thanksgiving and plates full of yummy traditions and comfort. Gratitude is an all-round accompaniment, perfect for gatherings, holidays, and quiet solitude. Gratitude travels well. It works in all kinds of weather and is never out of season, too ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Manage Holiday Stress Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Arlene R. Taylor PhDFive Gifts and a Lagniappe Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org “I absolutely hate holidays—everything goes into fast forward!” The young woman grimaced, gestured dramatically, and disappeared into the break room. Further down the hallway, her colleague burst through his ...
Views: 1571 - Top 3 Stress Relief Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajPeople employ their own unique techniques to cope with stress- an almost inevitable part of present day life. Although stress management works better, stress reduction can also help a lot by breaking down the vicious cycle of stress and related mental and physiological responses that has gripped ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - *** How to Transform Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. Life provides an abundance of timely lessons often delivered in unexpected ways that can easily go unnoticed if you're not paying attention. Once you're tapped into the messages presented to you to guide you in the direction of your dreams life becomes a whimsical series of ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Quiet Your Racing Mind with Ancient Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Pamela TurnerFor many years Huna was a secret. That's what the word 'Huna' means and it's become the name we use to describe an amazing and ancient system of knowledge. Of course, before it was a secret it was well-known for a very long time, having its origins over 35, 000 years ago. For anything to last ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Get Ready For The Monsoon! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraThere is so much that the monsoon season reminds you of! Monsoons have a personality of their own which is unique and very special. So you feel like going out dancing in the rain, maybe grab bite or two when you’re out with friends, or some fine comfort food as you catch a ball game while at ...
Views: 1566 - Understanding and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Denise LammiStress is destructive to health and relationships. Stress is experienced when a person feels demands and expectations that exceed perceived available resources. Resources may relate to time, money, skill, tools, etc. The perception of the imbalance between the demands and resources and potential ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - 8 Proven Strategies to Improve Your Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanIt is not easy to plan when you are in “reaction” mode. When you are organized you tend to feel more confident and in control, and much less stressed or overwhelmed. You are able to see the bigger picture in order to think strategically and assess your priorities and timelines more objectively. ...
Views: 1565 - Don’t Let Seasonal Affective Disorder Slow Your Business Down - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Jaynine HowardSeasonal Affective Disorder combined with small business owners’ slow time of the year is a deadly cocktail. Most regions in the United States just turned their clock back one hour. However, many of you are still leaving for work in the dark and getting home when it is dark. You work all day ...
Views: 1565 - Six Proven Holiday Stress Relief Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithImagine the holidays filled with love, peace and laughter. In today's hectic world, having a stress free holiday is a rarity. Now more than ever, you need to be equipped with strategies such as the holiday stress relief tips I'm about to share. These holiday stress relief tips will help you ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - The Surprising Cause of Stress, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2015 from Janet PfeifferToday is "tax day". For millions of American tax payers it is probably their least favorite time of the year, propelling them into a state of duress and anxiety. For a business owner such as myself the task of gathering all of my receipts and itemizing my expenses is time consuming and ...
Views: 1565 - Use Your Mind to Combat Killer Stress! - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Noelle NelsonYou hate your boss, you hate your work, your co-workers drive you crazy, and you’re convinced you’re underpaid even if you weren’t horribly overworked. You’re stressed all the time! Small wonder. . . You’re tired, achy, rarely get a peaceful night’s sleep, and now you’ve come down with a ...
Views: 1564 - Mindfulness for Busy People - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurElizabeth knew that something was wrong at work. She was being interrupted during discussions, ignored in conversations, and excluded from meetings. She didn’t have a clue what it was about, but the stress of not knowing was undermining her confidence. Elizabeth felt confused, ...
Views: 1563 - Stress Management Tips: Good Morning! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Nik BhaskThese stress management tips will help you wake up to a bright and happy morning. After all, a good morning is a good day. The mornings are so stress-free, right? At least it is to begin with. Well the goal is for you to keep it that way, so you have less of a chance of getting stressed out ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Psychological Stress - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Gary BateWhen I was a youngster I remember my parents and grandparents telling me that my health was the most important thing in my life 'because without it you can't do anything' or words to that effect. I wonder if they knew they were imparting ancient wisdom to me? It is now obvious to me, that as a ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Simple Indulgences for March - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere is a series of simple, quick, and affordable indulgences to help you slow down and enjoy this season of beauty and transition. * Welcome spring. Whether or not the temperatures are beginning to warm in your part of the world, take a walk, paying particular attention to the little signs ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - 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 - Why You Need To Learn to Make Pizza - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Albert GrandePizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is ...
Views: 1561(2 votes) - Relieve Emotional and Physical Pain Quickly with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2006 from Susan QuinnInnovative Power Therapies Provide Simple Techniques to Deal with Trauma Recent years have seen the development of a family of therapies that offer clinically effective alternatives to traditional, long-term treatments. These Power Therapies only require one to three sessions, but the results ...
Views: 1560 - 3 Secret Cues to Feel Peaceful Inside - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Kevin SchoeningerIn this article I’ll show you three secrets to relaxing deeply. I say "secret" because you can use these simple techniques to feel peaceful inside without anyone else knowing what you're up to. These inner cues are also secret because they seem to have been lost in our culture. We are so ...
Views: 1560 - Health in the City - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Lese DuntonHow do you stay healthy and find peace of mind, even joy, in the midst of these life-on-earth challenges? Or if you're ailing, how can you get back to your old (new) self? Newsflash: The health and well-being scene in New York is thriving. Here's a sampling of 5 organizations making medicine ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Six Ways to Thrive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Tough times can bring you to your knees. They can also raise you to new heights. You can be stressed to the max on a bad day, yet, as long as life seems manageable, you don’t usually look for new strategies to get through it. The tendency is to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, grit ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Is Racing Against Time Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaI recently came across this quote by Bonnie Friedman “An unhurried sense of time is in itself a sort of wealth”. An unhurried sense of time- is there actually such a thing, or such a person who doesn’t live in constant hurry? We live in an extremely fast-paced era where our mornings begin ...
Views: 1555 - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1554 - 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: 1554 - 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: 1554 - How to Effectively Manage Work Stress - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaThe American Institute of Stress acknowledges there is no single definition for stress. Stress affects almost everyone differently and what stresses one person might not another. One thing experts do agree upon, however, is the fact that stress can have some very serious implications. One of ...
Views: 1553 - 11 Ways To Relax And Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Sherry Conaway, LMT, MTI, CEPLearning how to relax is probably one of the biggest steps you can take toward improving your quality of life and happiness. By incorporating some of these forms of relaxation into your daily life you can transform your world. 1) Massage Therapy - Releases toxins and tension from your ...
Views: 1551 - 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 - Anxiety Cures - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersRunning a meditation site means I am experiencing a new meditation every day from the Meditation Masters Network. It is some built-in stress training that keeps me calm and very happy. I found it frustrating and embarrassing that I still would experience panic attacks when on an airplane. ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - Are You The Harried Business Person? --Take the Test and Find Out - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Rosalie MoscoeAre You The Harried Business Person?--Take the Test and Find Out © Rosalie Moscoe, 2007 You’re often tired, overwhelmed and irritable. You lose your keys, misplace your wallet and have more than your share of car accidents. The results of overwork and too many commitments can be disastrous to ...
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