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- Happy Stress Awareness Month! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Melissa HeislerStress awareness month always confused me. Aren’t we always hyperaware of how stressed we are? What we may not realize is how stress affects us. The Price of Stress When we are stressed our limbic brain takes over, shutting down all body systems which do not help us fight or flee danger. ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental and emotional condition that has its origins in a physical and/or mentally traumatic event that occurred anywhere from a few days to several years in the past. PTSD can develop by one overwhelming trauma as in 9/11 or by a series of smaller traumas or ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Is Workplace Stress Frustrating Your Effectiveness? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Rick CarterThe hidden key to career success is how you react to workplace stress. Much more than your technical skills, your people skills, or even your suck-up-to-the-boss skills, it is how you manage and deflect stress that determines your success in the company. This is because the company can train ...
Views: 1273 - Stress Management & Healthy Coping - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Krystal KuehnDid you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes anxiety, distress and ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Why Entrepreneurs Procrastinate & How to Overcome It! - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the time you decided to take a 15 minute coffee break from work and sat down reading a newspaper in the cafeteria? Later on you got up feeling very well informed about current affairs but realized an hour had passed and you had to rush back to your desk to complete the tasks on your ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Chronic Stress - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Daphne WelpStress can be vital or harmful, depending on your circumstances. When you’re in a life threatening situation, you need that adrenal gland response that will help you to fight or run (called the “fight or flight” response). Instantly the blood supply to your heart, brain and skeletal muscles is ...
Views: 1271 - How To Find Peace During Your Day - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIn order to find peace, we do not need to escape the moment we are in. We may think that we must have things be a certain way in order to feel peaceful. We may believe peace can only be found during certain types of moments. This is not true. All moments can provide peace to us if we can be with ...
Views: 1271 - March Madness! Why now is the BEST month to make positive change and how You are the only thing standing in the way. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Tim KesslerMarch is upon us! Have you filed your income tax yet? Wow, it's March already, how are your New Years Resolutions going? Got any summer plans? It's conversations like these that got me thinking about why this is the BEST month of the year for YOU to make positive change! Why? ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Be Here Now Be Successful Now - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Tom WrightThere is a success we can attain that goes far beyond simple material success. This deep of success is attained only through the giving up our attachment to being "right" about all the illusions we have surrounding what it means to be successful. In the online seminar I do with participants, we ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - Flow With Ease In Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Gini GreyWhen you reflect on your life these days, does it flow with ease, or do you feel like you're going against the current? When you're in the flow of life you're connected to your natural rhythm and you move at a pace that's just right for you. The timing of things works out perfectly and you ...
Views: 1269 - ***Are You Stressed, Anxious and at Risk for Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDid you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this. Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1268 - How To Manage The Stresses of Working In Business - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy Stan Popovich Stress and anxiety are very common when you work in business. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a business person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties. Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a ...
Views: 1265 - HOW TO TURN AN 'OFF' DAY BACK ON - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Alan KeyseWe are exhorted by personal development professionals, including me, to have a positive outlook, to remain optimistic, and to eradicate negative thinking. But let’s face it, these are tough economic times and there can be days when we struggle a bit, when we feel out of sorts, under pressure, or ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Stress and Your Past - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe need to let go of our fears, for often the reason we are so stressed is because we fear a recurrence of our past. We fear what may be, and so our bodies are tense and ready for any outcome. We cannot relax into the moment if we fear our past coming back to us. Even if we seem at ease, are we ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Tips to Help You Avoid and Handle Stress Better - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonThis is undoubtedly stress, and it plays havoc with both your mind and body. This is why you should you utilize these tips to fight stress in your life. A great tip that can help you fight stress is to simply have sex (between married couples). The act of having sex releases endorphins into ...
Views: 1264 - 12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life Do you want to be happier? If so, then make it a point to release stress regularly. We often have stress without even realizing it, but your body does. When you feel worried and strained your body is yelling with an ‘energy megaphone’ that you’re ...
Views: 1263 - Do You Have "Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome?" - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Dawn QuesnelDo You Have Whirlwind Tunnel Syndrome? Here you are, your career is finally on track and going great! You feel like you are making the right choices and even enjoy working really hard, most of the time. You even make it to the gym a couple of times a week and remember to stay away from ...
Views: 1263 - Stress and Job Performance - Three Ways in Which Stress Can Erode Your Ability to Do Good Work - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnStress and peak performance just don't mix. While a little stress in the form of deadlines can help focus the mind nicely, at least for some people, ongoing excessive stress erodes performance. Read on to discover why and what you can do. If you've ever been really stressed -- and especially ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - 4 Instant Stress Relief Solutions You Must Try - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Kara HeissmanWe know for a fact that stress is everywhere — it has become an unavoidable part of life. Although we cannot eliminate stress completely, we need to make sure that we keep our stress within healthy levels or we could end up suffering from the many health problems it has been associated with. ...
Views: 1259 - Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThese are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the 700 million dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential ...
Views: 1259 - Personal Development Plan: Why It Helps You Honor Your Time and Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Suzanne GloverA personal development plan is a very useful tool for getting a “handle” on your time management and relieving stress. While it is common to set goals and plans for a business, it is more important to set goals and plans for your life. Many times, however, a life plan such as this is ...
Views: 1259 - Reprogramming Techniques Can Alleviate Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyStress is that feeling of being unable to cope with situations that arise; of not having the correct information on how to deal with a problem. Being stressed means to be in a state of extreme physical or nervous strain. Extreme stress then turns into distress when your state of mind slips into ...
Views: 1259(3 votes) - Occupational Stress 4: New Job, New Role, New Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman“A beginning is a time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct” Frank Herbert, Dune New on the job or working with a new hire? The greatest job strain at such a time comes from the occupational stress domain referred to as Role Ambiguity, or the ...“A ...
Views: 1258 - Temperance and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Mike McCallWhen referring to temperance and other virtues for that matter, Aristotle often used the phrase “the golden mean” that implied the perfect amount of virtue for a given situation. This is not the golden mean that is more commonly referred to as the golden ratio of 1.6180339887… ...
Views: 1257 - 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: 1257 - De-Stress Your Busy Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Anne VidovichThere is an epidemic in cities everywhere and the epidemic is stress. We see the signs/effects of stress everywhere. Communities, support systems, self-care, parenting, spirituality, and physical health are being negatively affected by our responses to being overwhelmed, stressed, and ...
Views: 1256 - What's Eating You? Know Your Stealth Stressors - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanTraffic jam? Stress. Family disagreements? Stress. New boss making waves? Stress, big time. A decadent wedge of cheesecake and a little relaxation before the TV to put the mind at ease over it all...what? MORE stress? Yes, indeed. We're very aware that high-pressure, high-emotion ...
Views: 1255 - 5 Tips For Managing Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Modern life can be quite stressful and can often create a lot of anxiety, There is almost no way around it. Americans today are more stressed than they have ever been before and learning techniques to manage anxiety and reduce stress are keys to being able to live a relatively healthy ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Grounding to Regain Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Mette MullerCarrying around energy that is foreign and/or excessive is a common cause of imbalance in the Self. While there are methods to clear, center and calm yourself, grounding is the method for ridding yourself of this extraneous energy. There are various grounding techniques, but let’s start with ...
Views: 1254 - Depression and Life Experiences - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Josephine HarewoodDepression and life experiences Feeling depressed lately? At any one time or other we all have had some feeling of depression. This feeling that things are not going the way we want it to be and there is nothing we can do about it. We feel boxed in, as if there is no desire to do ...
Views: 1253 - Stress 101 - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mary-Anne MacPhersonStress is an undeniable part of our lives, so the more we understand what our individual stressors are, the more we can build a system to create control over them. At times, there will be stressors that we simply cannot control. Therefore, we need to create systems such as fitness, meditation ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Cure Holiday Overwhelm at Work - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHas your to-do list grown overnight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive ...
Views: 1252 - 7 Tips For Success To DE-Stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Jacquie Bird1- BREATHE. It's FREE! Breathe? Whadya mean Breathe? That's IT? That's too easy! Yep. It's as simple as that believe it or not. Making it a priority to pause and take deep, soul-stirring breaths throughout the day is a luxury we deny ourselves—especially when we are under the gun. It’s ...
Views: 1252 - Tip For Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajIn this day and age, stress has become a part of our everyday life. While some amount of stress is good because it helps us stay focused, clear headed and alert, too much stress has a lot of negative impact on the well being of a person. It has an effect on the physical and psychological health ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Got Dirty Laundry? Three things to consider before major media exposure - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonAs I sip my morning coffee and view last night’s election results, I’m evaluating the power of the media once again; I’m contemplating if a small tweak here and there in the candidates’ media presence could have changed the outcome. I find myself reflecting to a conversation just a few days ago ...
Views: 1250 - How To Cope With Pressure At Work - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonHow well do you cope with pressure? Do you deal with it in a relaxed way or do you find yourself getting wound up? The key to dealing with pressure is finding a different way in which to focus upon it. Do You Work Well Under Pressure? Pressure can take many forms and have an even greater ...
Views: 1249 - Managing The Stresses Of Making Business Decisions - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich It can be stressful when you have to make important decisions regarding your business and career. We all want to make the right decisions and this can create a lot of anxiety. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to manage the stresses of making the right ...
Views: 1249 - Top 7 Secrets To A Stress-Free Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Wendy Hearn1. Take time for yourself on a regular basis. Perhaps you might take a long bath, read, have quiet time alone or whatever feels good for you. You will be feel good about yourself and more relaxed and energised to enjoy your life more fully. 2. Ask people to help you. Choose 3 things today that ...
Views: 1249 - Mind Storms - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Dan JohnstonMeditation teacher Sylvia Boorstein in her book "It’s Easier than You Think” tells of the Eastern concept of "Mind Hindrances." These are five energies that are identified as blockages to the clear perception of life events. In Western culture we often speak of them as neediness, ...
Views: 1248 - Stress and the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from sherry gabaIf you are like most people, you are feeling the effects of the economy. The fears of a failing economy, fallen house prices, banks going out of business, and high gas prices cannot be alleviated by an “economic rescue package.” What most people are needing is instead, a “mental health ...
Views: 1247 - THINK YOURSELF WELL - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI don’t believe in the germ theory. I believe in the conflict theory. If it were true that germs were the sole cause of illness, we would be sick all the time. There are millions of microorganisms and infectious diseases everywhere-where we live, work, play, shop, and eat. Stress and conflict ...
Views: 1247 - Beat Stress: Five Boundaries You Must Set to Be Happy and Productive - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownMost people these days feel overloaded, overworked, overtired, over-everything! Not only are our plates full but our china is cracking under the weight of so much to do! May I suggest that boundaries are the key to regaining your energy, your peace of mind, and your productivity? Think about ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Positive Discipline Without Hurting Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren always seem to find a way to ‘push our buttons’ at times and really try our patience. It’s easy to feel irritated, sad, angry, annoyed, confused and hurt. It’s at these times when our parenting skills are really tested, and that it’s imperative we ...
Views: 1246 - Stress: Understand, Recognize, And Manage It - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersResearch shows that 75-90% of doctor visits are due to stress related ailments and disorders, and that prolonged stress can lead to both mental and physical problems. Stress can also affect a disease’s process from the onset through its progression and on through the recovery stage ...
Views: 1246 - What Really Causes Stress? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergStress comes in countless forms, and for many, is a constant, nagging companion that weighs us down, blinding us to the brilliant beauty all around us, sapping our strength and energy, and leaving us feeling tired, frustrated, anxious and dull. Stress keeps us from fully enjoying the present, ...
Views: 1246(4 votes) - Mirthmaking...It's A Distance Thing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Mark MayfieldDissecting the meaning of mirth is like dissecting a frog: nobody really enjoys it and the frog dies. So let’s save a frog and get to the point. Mirth is gladness accompanied with laughter. You gotta have both of those ingredients for mirth….gladness AND laughter. If you just ...
Views: 1245 - Is It The End of The World Or Just Media Hype? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Andrew LawrenceWhen a major Los Angeles freeway was recently closed for an entire weekend the media labeled the event, “car-mageddon”. As in, the end of the world … for L.A. drivers. As usual, the end of the world, at least in L.A., as hyped by the media, did not occur. What would media reporting be for ...
Views: 1244 - Clearer Than You Think - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Beth DargisClarity is an important piece to having a simpler life. Otherwise you end up with a simpler life, but one that is not fulfilling. Too often we think we are confused and don’t really know what we want. But, really we aren’t listening. I’m sure you’ve gotten inklings that something wasn’t ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - If Only I'd Been Taller - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Tom WrightThinking that there's some magic formula out there, that if only you would find it out, then all of your success, money, love, and on and on, will finally arrive into your life. Then, like a flood gate bursting, this magic portal will be opened, and soul mates, friends, popularity, and fame and ...
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