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Are you the Chief Operating Officer in your house? Regardless of your professional life, you may very well have this title at home. You are the one who keeps things running, putting into full practice all the strategic decisions your family makes.
This includes day-to-day operations that ... Views: 1175
Stress, no matter how little or how grave, can have a direct impact on your attitude and lifestyle. In fact, it can also have an adverse affect on your body and mind. It is good to identify the reasons behind your stress levels to beat it before it takes you in its grip. Worries related to ... Views: 1175
We are in a time of financial crisis. People are anxious. People are seeking solutions. People are scared. With all of this activity, tremendous bursts of energy are being expended, some positive but mostly negative.
But the energy that we project into the cosmos is not an isolated event. Your ... Views: 1175
Where is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future??
Achieving a level of personal happiness previously unknown is closer than you think. Much closer. But first, it’s important to stay in touch with the present.
“Stay in touch with the present? I’m thinking…I’m already IN the ... Views: 1175
Stress 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; it keeps you sharp and ready to move forward, and is sometimes vital for achieving optimum performance. However, medical research has ... Views: 1174
As humans we like to hang on. We like to accumulate. It’s a part of our nature; it may even be a survival instinct dating back to prehistoric times of scarcity. Even our society places a value on accumulating, whether it’s material possessions, skills, knowledge or even relationships. Yet there ... Views: 1174
TB Wright Part II
In the first of these three articles, some ways of giving up judging were provided so that we can free that negative energy up from what doesn’t work, to what does work in our lives. Why do this? Because it's energy that we already have, and are already using, but not ... Views: 1174
Rest is highly underrated in our lives. I am not talking about just sleep, although we know we don't get nearly enough of that either, I am talking about "not-doing". I have been running like mad all of this fall, traveling here and there, giving talks, working on projects - wonderful, ... Views: 1174
Joint pain sufferers can reduce the pain with natural products. With some fore thought and proactiveplanning, it is wise to add joint pain fighting and highly nutrient-dense foods and add them to a component of your every day diet. With options from literally every food group to aid combat the ... Views: 1173
What immediately comes to mind when you think of rewarding or pampering yourself? Let’s say you’ve been under a lot of pressure and you realize you must find a release.
I asked a client recently what she would do if she took time to pamper herself, and she didn’t know. She hadn’t thought ... Views: 1173
What do you do with the stress?
How long does it take most conversations to come to the financial melt down issue? Not very long these days.
We can feed each others fear or hope? The biggest difference is your state of mind and heart. What can you do to let go of these internal and ... Views: 1173
When stress starts to ruin your life and business, then you need to start thinking of taking a break, not just to relax and chill but also to recalculate situations and decide what is best for you.
Stress is a dark path with many gates along its way. One of those gates is success and the ... Views: 1173
Kathy, a business person working out of a home office, has been talking about relocating and downsizing for months. She was so excited about her move. She did everything right, she uncluttered, packed and cleaned each room before moving on to the next. She arranged for utilities and the mail to ... Views: 1172
Life is full of challenges and learning how to meet them, and overcome them, is one of Life's lessons. Here are a few things I have learned about dealing with Life's little curve balls. I hope they help someone else.
1. Emote
Feel your feelings and let them out in whatever way you feel ... Views: 1172
So it's happen to you, you never thing it will but then it does, you've been taken by a bad contractor. Now what do you do? Who can you turn to? What actions can you take to recoup your money and stop this contractor from screwing the next guy over? Following these next tips will help you get ... Views: 1171
Blog: How are you doing in these times? Want better?
Truly what we hold and reflect creates a huge part of our reality. If everyone is having this collective discussion about how bad it is are you joining in? I say lets change the discussion to what do we want to do with this. We obviously ... Views: 1171
Managing stress doesn't require too much from you. Your life is a lot easier than you think; just use this technique and you'll see: Learn about what stresses the world out.
Why? It will help you put things in perspective. Well, what exactly should you do? Simple. Before you continue reading, ... Views: 1171
Hi, my name is Ali Sharifi and this is part two of a two part series on how to relieve stress at work and at home. If you missed part one, please see the link at the bottom of the article. So, in the last article, we had seen our "awful day" progress up until around 2pm. Lets see what happens ... Views: 1169
Introverts: We’re 51% of the population, and still people don’t get who we are and how we function best.
We are in your workplace as employees, colleagues, managers, bosses. We can be a family member, child, lover, or friend. We are definitely well represented among your clients and ... Views: 1169
The Havening Techniques are a progressive better approach for recuperating the brain.
Havening has a place with a bigger gathering of techniques called Psycho-tactile treatments. Accordingly these treatments work by utilizing applied touch.
In a randomized preliminary of 5000 patients. ... Views: 1169
In our already busy lives, the holidays are often a time of more stress rather than more joy and fun. Buying presents can stretch the family
budget, demands on time increase, and family gatherings can be a challenge. This year simplify your life with these tips and enjoy the
season more!
1. ... Views: 1168
A JOYOUS HOLIDAY
by Marie Wilson
For many, thoughts of the holiday season conjure up a feeling of unease! And with good reason, this can be the most stressful time of the year. Most are caught up in unrealistic expectations. No one can live up to the mythical 'perfect' Christmas! And the ... Views: 1167
TB Wright Part III
Now that you have read the first two articles concerning judgments, you are sufficiently prepared to go on and practice these techniques for giving up judgments, both visible, and invisible:
First of all, even before completing this list of things to do, it is important ... Views: 1166
Are Americans more susceptible to depression or are they just less able to handle the frustrations that come with daily life? Certainly the antidepressant is not new, but it seems to have in many ways become a staple within a newly defined food group, a food group that includes our daily multi ... Views: 1165
It’s a New Year, a fresh beginning. The resolutions are as grand as our imagination with a drink in hand: Lose an exorbitant amount of weight, exercise daily like professional athletes, climb the highest rung on the ladder at work, do volunteer work and community service, get more involved in ... Views: 1165
The work environment at your organization can be a stressful place at times. When projects require you to work extra hours to support last-minute implementations, unsatisfied customers demanding that you be removed from the project, and any other issues that can cause you major headache. The ... Views: 1164
Do you spend your energy worrying about everything you have to do instead of actually doing it? Has making dinner, picking up the dry cleaning or responding to e-mails become a monumental effort? Is your to-do list growing at unmanageable rates?
Lately, I’ve been observing what happens when ... Views: 1160
One person’s idea of stress relief is another person’s idea of stress. The only way to get stress relief is to back off and give ourselves a break to introduce margin into our lives. When stress relief is an absolute must, many people find that learning how to refocus thoughts can very much ... Views: 1160
I'm hearing more and more every day about executives and busy professionals who are increasing their doses of anti-depressants and making very poor lifestyle choices that are only increasing their stress levels. It's a vicious circle. More stress; more depression. More depression; more ... Views: 1159
We are living in tumultuous times. We are being called to let go of what no longer serves us, whether we consciously want to release these parts of self or not. All things that have kept us stuck and have prevented us from becoming our very best, whether it is our fear, an old wound, a ... Views: 1158
Everyone I talk to wants to know how to get rid of stress, eliminate it and become stress free. Pick up just about any magazine these days and you will find an article telling you how to get rid of or manage your stress.
I am here to tell you that stress is not the enemy. Stress is often what ... Views: 1157
Michelle tossed me her lucky charm, a box of "Sobriety Test Gum" as we dashed into the car and off to the Dodgers game. Why was it her talisman? The tiny print told all. "Check Ya Self Before You Wreck Ya Self." Now, those are word to live by.
Americans are addicted to the positive strokes of ... Views: 1156
Someone cuts you off in traffic, you get stuck behind the person with 30 items in the 10 items or less line, your hair dryer fails in the middle of your blow-dry, the cat throws up on your favorite shirt, and every time you say to yourself, gritting your teeth through it all, “Yup, just my ... Views: 1156
We asked our dog, Chip to share his stress reduction techniques with everyone, because he never seems to let life’s ups and downs bother him. Chip is a Bassett Hound who practices relaxing everyday. He lives with two Great Danes and some humans, but he has figured out how to keep calm even ... Views: 1156
* Are you stressed out right now about doing something you hate to do?
* Does your life feel off balance?
* Are you using procrastination as a defense mechanism?
A former professor of mine told me that if you have something unpleasant to do, don't put it off – it will only get worse. ... Views: 1155
As you might or might not be aware I’ve been having my website updated. It’s a much better site now and I’m really happy about it. It now gives you much more information, looks better, and even gives you contact details.
It was mostly finished by Friday. And I wanted to add some things to ... Views: 1155
We are all thoroughly aware that the magical time of year is approaching when everywhere around us we are inundated with holiday lights, rich smells, sparkly wrappings and the sights and sounds that this special time of year is drawing near. We deck the halls, sing and dance, sugar coat the ... Views: 1155
It is really harmful to be a victim of stress and tensions in any sphere of life- be it your family life or work place. A little block of stress can make you feel active and maintain a routine life but increasing levels of stress can be alarming and bring misery in your life. Stress can have a ... Views: 1154
If you're like some of my clients, you may be feeling fear, doubt and worry in these uncertain economic times. And if you're a parent, your stress and anxiety may be compounded by the very real need to provide for your family.
So, what can you do about it?
A great place to start is by ... Views: 1154
Anyone that has ever experienced money stress knows that worry and anxiety can quickly overrun your life if it isn't dealt with quickly and effectively.
Financial pressure is one of the biggest killers for your health, happiness, relationships and peace of mind. So just what can you do to ... Views: 1153
Stress. We hear about it everyday. We know it happens to the best of us. We may not be able to define it but we know it when we see it. Usually, when we think about it, thoughts of hectic schedules, frantic days, unpaid bills, and unreturned phone calls come flooding our minds and start ... Views: 1153
Understanding Your ‘Real’ Problem
…… by Paul Shearstone
Most people live day-to-day worrying about all their problems when in reality; their biggest problem is… they think they ‘really have’ all those problems!
Everyone has heard the expressions, “We bring it all on, ourselves” and “You… ... Views: 1152
Whether 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: 1152
Anger management techniques can help improve your relationships and lead to a healthier, happier life. Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger management techniques can help us manage our anger in more productive ways
Anger management technique #1 –Understanding anger. Anger is a state of ... Views: 1151
While engrossed in work at home or in office, if we can be anchored in an inner calmness, it greatly helps. This needs developing and training an inner Self-awareness.
Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of globally-revered spiritual classic 'Autobiography of a Yogi', aptly describes this ... Views: 1151
To keep a healthy balance between all the important areas of life is like a walk on a tight rope that requires concentration, focus and courage.
I recently had the opportunity to walk on an actual tight rope that two young men had tied up between trees in a neighborhood park on the beach. ... Views: 1151
"Where the mind goes, the body follows" is a very common phrase. It also perfectly describes the relationship between stress and your body. Stress starts in the mind with your thinking. How you respond to a stressor is dictated by your thoughts and perception of it.
Stress is a natural, ... Views: 1151
A little stress in your life is actually good for you. It wakes up your creativity, fuels your vitality and keeps your immune system vigilant. The qualifying word is little. When you find yourself rushing from activity to activity and no personal time for yourself, it’s not the external world ... Views: 1150
Are you constantly bombarded with loads of stress at work? You need to know that too much stress could negatively affect your body. In fact, stress has been the root cause for many diseases, illnesses, and even death. Now, stay calm, and all I ask you to do is to keep reading this article, where ... Views: 1150
How does stress affect health? The answer is not known by many, and that is extremely bad...
The vast majority of people have no idea of the tremendous negative impact stress has upon their health. It has been estimated that two-thirds of all visits to doctors are for stress-related problems. ... Views: 1149