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- Self-Care is Not Selfish; It's Smart - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteAre you amongst the "Sandwich Generation"? By that, I mean people who are both raising kids and also taking care of an elderly parent. If so, I would guess that you're feeling a great deal of stress from the large number of competing demands placed upon you frequently by your family - and ...
Views: 1149 - Cooling My Hot Buttons - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Judy RingerI needed to stop and breathe about a thousand times yesterday what with unaware customer service reps and nasty tech glitches – my favorite hot buttons. It all began when I took my car in to be serviced first thing and learned the service rep had forgotten I needed a ride home. I had ...
Views: 1148 - Six Sound Strategies to Stress Less - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Ellen SimonStress happens in your body but starts in your mind. In addition to the perception of danger or life threatening events, there are two thinking habits that activate the stress response in the body. The first is negative attention, or focusing on what you don’t want/like, rather than what ...
Views: 1147 - Dealing With Stress In Turbulent Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Cindie WildingI'm pretty sure no matter who you are, what your business/job might be, or what your "portfolio" looks like, it's hard not to get a bit stressed with what is going on right now. That is all we hear on the news and all that the papers have to offer. I don't get the paper anymore, but on my walk ...
Views: 1146 - Young Men Struggle with Work Life Balance Too - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenCommon stereotypes dictate that women in the workplace struggle with issues of work-life balance resulting in higher incidences of stress-related absences and lower productivity in the female workplace. New research from the Shepell.fgi Research Group reveals that in fact, more men are seeking ...
Views: 1146 - Stress Management- Is Stress Managing You? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Cathy SchuttlerStress management is an essential skill to learn these days, because stress is such a powerful factor in everyday life. Stress can be subtle, chipping away at your decisions, your emotions, and your ability to get things done correctly. It’s a simple concept to understand, but exactly how does ...
Views: 1144 - The Creation (and Destruction) of Your Stressful Story - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Stephanie Goddard“People want you to be happy. Don’t keep serving them your pain!” Rumi You may have noticed that the articles I write are not the usual advice offered under the heading “self-help.” The term “self-help” has become, in general, a collection of works that often seem to keep people stuck in ...
Views: 1144 - Overcome by Anxiousness? 5 Simple Steps That Can Help Reduce Your Stress Levels - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2020 from Dr. Bradley NelsonWe are living through a very emotional time. People are stressed that they may lose their jobs, anxious that they may catch or spread the virus, and worried about protecting their families and loved ones. On top of that, they may be dealing with loneliness and other effects of social ...
Views: 1143 - What You Should Do When Life Stresses You Out - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaWhen you're stressed out, it's hard to do the things that you need to do. In fact, stress can stop you from doing the things you want to do as well. You need to get a hold of stress before it can cause you even more serious health problems. Here are some effective ways to cope with ...
Views: 1143 - When Your Get Up & Go Just Got Up And Went! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghFive Tips to Refresh and Renew Yourself in the New Year Let's face it: new years are not always "new". Too often it feels like nothing more than a new calendar in which to write down pages of non-stop activities, project deadlines, social obligations, and commitments made by someone other than ...
Views: 1143 - What Are You Tolerating? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Pam ThomasImagine having more energy or more time to focus on the things you really want. Imagine being able to move forward in your life without some of your current stress. Doesn’t that sound good? We all have things in our life that we just put up with or tolerate, for example, a cluttered desk, a ...
Views: 1142 - Utilize, Eliminate & Transform Your Stress - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Bin YangIn these days, from 40% young people to 80% workers report stress. Where does the stress come from? One time, a friend of mine complained of feeling stressed. Then he pointed out how loud his girls were speaking. To me, that was perfectly normal. Stress can come from external world as well ...
Views: 1140 - Maintain The Juggling Act - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2003 from Deborah SullivanIn a recent survey of 1,361 managers, it was found that more than 30% of managers work more than 40 hours a week, almost 40% work more than 50 hours a week and 66% report feeling under pressure constantly. * Each week in the paper we find articles written about work/life balance, yet many ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Is Tech Stress Driving You Screaming Mad? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Lynette CraneIt’s official (in case you hadn’t already noticed): technology is raising our stress level precipitously. In fact, Mike Kushner, co-owner of a computer solutions company in Palo Alto, California, has paramedics ready to respond to calls from what he calls the “digitally desperate.” Some ...
Views: 1138 - Loved and never forgotten - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from garry robbinsFor some adopted children, there’s a feeling of not knowing who you are or where you come from and it is hard to tell a doctor “I don’t know, I am adopted.” This is true for me. I was adopted at birth I was told I was adopted as soon as I could comprehend. I LOVE my parents and my family and ...
Views: 1138 - Use Your Head to Reduce Your Stress - by 1. Just for a day, carry an index card with you. Every time a self-limiting thought like "I'll never get ???” pops into your head, turn it into a strategy statement. Example: "I'll never get promoted.” Change to “I’ll probably get promoted if I do a bang-up job on this new project."
2. Learn ...
Views: 1138 - How to Avoid Holiday Stress Insanity - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Lynette CraneAlong with joy and a feeling of connectedness to others, the holidays bring a rise in stress. Although most people over 30 experience a rise in stress over the holidays, according to the American Psychological Association, women are most likely to experience a sharp increase (44%) in stress, ...
Views: 1137 - How to Know when to Surrender and What This Means - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou agreed to a situation or event, but it’s not going as you expected. In fact, it seems out of your control at times. Do you fight or surrender? A misconception exists about managing our lives, especially if we use spiritual tools. The misconception is that everything should go ...
Views: 1137 - Don't Get Mad, Get Curious! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2006 from Renita KalhornJ, a friend of mine, was at the post office the other day waiting in line. She realized she needed a form so moved to the table a few feet away to fill out the form and then moved back toward her place in line. The man behind her in line, however, had already moved into her place and seemed ...
Views: 1136 - Eight Tips To Manage Stress During The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Richard KuhnsFor some Holiday Stress is a joyous fun time whereas for others it's figuratively the straw that breaks the camel's back. In addition to your already ongoing everyday stress, the holidays bring extra stress. Thus you are more likely to suffer from stress related issues such as stomach problems, ...
Views: 1136 - Creative Writing for RAWs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lynette CraneSome years ago, I called a dear friend of mine, Mary, to ask her advice. All I got was her answering machine, hour after hour. Alarmed that this usually accessible person didn’t seem to be available, I called her best friend, Amy. Together, we become more alarmed. Both of us started making ...
Views: 1134 - Stress And Your Immune System: - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Jennifer HoughPollyanna Might Have had Something Most people associate stress with worry, but for your physiology, the definition must be broader. For researchers stress includes any kind of change emotional or physical change One important variable is missing from this picture, however. A thunderstorm ...
Views: 1134 - Weight Gain is Often Due to “What’s Eating You” - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Lana NelsonOver the last decade, it has become increasingly obvious that obesity is on the rise. According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 18.5% of children and nearly 40% of adults had obesity in 2015–2016. In a recent article by Amy Norton, published on the WebMD ...
Views: 1134 - Why We Experience Stress, Anxiety or Any Other Emotional Discomforts - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from zurab tsvenThere are many reasons why we find ourselves and experience stress, related or not related illness and life challenges. In my experience stress is actually a part of the systems natural rejuvenation solution, and therefore I do not recommend a mindset, to fight stress, or any other natural body ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Professional Stress Relief Program - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf the amount and level of stress in your life is simply too much for you to handle, then you absolutely need to take immediate help. It’s time to think about consulting and enrolling in a stress relief program with a health professional or a trained and qualified counselor. A stress relief ...
Views: 1133 - Eliminate Stress -- Eliminate Illness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerWhat do you think happens when you hate your job, or your spouse, or your kids, or your house? Did you know you get sick - literally? It's true; and it always has been. In fact, your emotions are simply a signal to you that your body is not where it wants to be, or where you want it to be. If ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - The Piano Teacher Knows All? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Pattie PillingThis is always the season, when the kids go back to school where moms have to do a lot of juggling in the family schedule. Does this have stress management written all over it? I should say so! Stress management is particularly useful and needed at this time of the year. Stress management is ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Stress And Your Response - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are in a stressful situation, it is hard for us to respond or react clearly. We are overwhelmed by our emotions or thoughts, and therefore cannot see the situation for what it really is. We make it harder on ourselves because we are not only dealing with the moment at hand, but we are ...
Views: 1131 - Stress Management and the Art of Being - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI sat down to write this article today and I experienced a bit of a block – which ironically caused me some stress. And as I struggled with how to formulate the topic, I began to think about the process of writing itself, and how it might feel to actually ‘be a writer’ – to derive great natural ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Control Issues - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSome of us have the need to be in control, to manage everything around us, to keep it up to a certain standard. This can be exhausting, tiring and endless, for to manage everything, to be in charge and in control of all we see, is not only impossible but futile. For in truth, you can not ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - How to Avoid Headaches of Office Moving - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from Darsh TWhile moving your office to a new location can be exciting, getting your head around everything you need to do can be extremely daunting. Most business owners don’t know where to begin. Moving office is far more complex than moving home but with guidance, you can manage this with a minimum of ...
Views: 1129 - Sleep Is Important In Times Of Crisis - by FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2001
SLEEP IS IMPORTANT IN TIMES OF CRISES, SAY THE NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION AND THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HEALTH REGIONAL SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER
Foundation And Ohio Sleep Disorders Center Offer Tips To Those Having Difficulty Sleeping
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Views: 1129 - Are you bothered by public speaking? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Lynette CraneYour work or life may require speaking in public. Some people think of public speaking as delivering a talk to a large audience; others think that two or more people constitute a large enough audience to be intimidating. Are you one of the rare people who is frightened of public speaking? ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Foods that Lower Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWe all know that eating a balanced diet from all of the major food groups it the best way to stay physically healthy. But did you know that there are certain foods that boost your mental health as well? Many foods from various food groups can actually significantly lower stress levels, which for ...
Views: 1128 - Learning To Relax And Be Present - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be on the go, always moving and working at the next thing. Even our mind jumps ahead constantly, already beginning the next stage. What will you do tomorrow or the next day? How does it fit with what you have to do next? Whew, no wonder you are exhausted, tired, ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Why Organize - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo what if my domain is in disarray, my car is a clutter bug, my kitchen is in chaos and how in heavens name does that affect my life, my dreams, my desires you may be pondering…. What’s it to my Health and Wellness Coach if I can’t muster the energy to muddle through my mess? Why does she ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - What is an anxiety attack? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is an anxiety attack? What is an anxiety attack? Do you suffer from anxiety disorder? How to deal with an anxiety attack? Anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is a reaction to a specific situation where you experience excessive stress and worry more than the common ...
Views: 1127 - 5 Top Tips For Stress Proofing School Mornings - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Julie PhillipsDo you yearn to have a stress free school morning, but find you are swimming against a tide of lost shoes and unfinished homework? These five simple, yet effective tips will help you move towards a more relaxed start to the day. 1. Get ready for the week day – use a couple of hours on Sunday ...
Views: 1126 - A "Weigh Out" to Overeating - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from CiCi CollinsGiven that diets are all about deprivation and strict rules, is it any wonder that the majority of diets fail long term, and that evidence suggests that you are more likely to gain further weight when you come off the “regime”? “I am doing really well with my regime,” said Fran, a long life ...
Views: 1125 - Some Thoughts on Thoughts: Don’t Worry, Be Happy. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Chuck JenningsEckhart Tolle, in his book A New Earth, points the way to a renewal of spiritual consciousness. At the core of this renewal is a refocusing away from our self-absorbed ego toward our true selves in the Now, our Source Being. Tolle contends that our ego uses thoughts to feed itself, and it ...
Views: 1125 - Stress Management for the Working Mom and Family Relations - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Leon EdwardIn todays economy, it is sometimes necessary to have a two family income. This can create problems in families where there has been a stay at home mom. Studies have shown that just because mom is not home, children can still thrive in other atmospheres. They have also shown that both working ...
Views: 1125 - Are You A Worry Wart? How To Break Free And Reclaim Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Miki Strong"Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness." ~Unknown You feel it creeping up on you like a bad dream. With one small thought, it starts in the pit of your stomach as a flutter and quickly builds momentum to debilitating fear. You can't move. You can't breathe. ...
Views: 1124 - Taking Control of Stress: Environment and Position - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanIn one form or another, stress is all around us every day. (I know some of you right now are saying "No kidding! I live and breathe stress!") But what is stress, and what triggers it? Answer those questions, and you're on your way to regaining control over it. Physiologically, stress is the ...
Views: 1124 - Work, Health and Your Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleWhich sounds better? 1) “All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. 2) “Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” (Liane Cordes) What do you think? Continuous effort or engaging in play? They both sound pretty good to me . . . do we ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Stress...Big Deal! Ten Thoughts about Your Stress - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesStress is a normal reaction to life. In fact, we all need a certain amount of stress to be healthy. What is not healthy for us is the small day in, day out stresses that accumulate over time. These cause our body to deplete the stores of vital chemicals and energy necessary for health. Stress ...
Views: 1123 - How to Manage Wedding Day Stress - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nariman TaweelYour wedding should be filled with happiness, joy and excitement. However for many couples it can be stressful and overwhelming. Stress manifests itself in many ways and these are merely some of the symptoms; stomach problems, and lack of concentration, moodiness, insomnia, poor skin, fatigue ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - The Yin, Yang and Dopamine in Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Lynette CraneSome people like to linger until the very end of a party; others like to leave early. Unfortunately, they frequently marry each other. They may very well have met and been attracted to each other because of these opposite qualities: one represents tranquility, stability, and caution, the ...
Views: 1121 - Anger stages and triggers. How to Manage Anger - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from MissGabriel UnterreinerIf you have anger management difficulties, it is very essential to comprehend that there are a variety of distinct stages that people go through before it arrives to the surface. Everyone is unique and not all of us will go through each phase in sequential order. Some individuals will go ...
Views: 1120 - How to Beat Workplace Stress and Better Your Job Performance - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterNo matter where you work or who your office mates are, nothing can change the fact that stress will be one of the main issues you will have to deal with. The only thing you can change is the way that you take towards stress. If you are equipped with the proper skills and attitude, you will find ...
Views: 1119 - Recurring Nightmares - What Can You Do About Them? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of a prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a particular situation - Having ...
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