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- Un-Cluttering Your Time Puts You In-control - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAs a middle management sales team specialist, Judy didn’t have a moment to spare. She didn’t have time on her hands to worry about what tomorrow would bring; she had so many things to do within a 24 hour period that an army of six couldn’t possibly accomplish in a month. She thought her time ...
Views: 1119 - 5 Ways To Relieve Stress This Weekend - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Chris GreenWith a busy working life and a busy home life, stress levels can soar during the regular week. Let's make the most of the weekend by including several great stress busters to help you relax and find peace of mind. Another great way to relieve stress is to read a book. Great if the sun is ...
Views: 1118 - How to Deal with Workplace Stress Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James TomersonYou may need to face with a wide range of issues in the workplace. While you prepare yourself to handle others, it’s also vital to know how you can effectively deal with stress at work. It’s important to reduce the workplace stress as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t start affecting the ...
Views: 1118 - Neighbors With Drums: Making Choices - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Judy Ringer"If you don't like what's happening in your life, change your mind." --The Dalai Lama There's a new event in the neighborhood. Every day around 3:30 pm, a neighbor with a new drum set begins practicing -- at full volume. The drummer must be on his deck or screened porch, because there doesn't ...
Views: 1118 - 3 Simple Ways to Stay Sane in Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Laura WhitelawNow more then ever, you need to take control of your stress levels and negative emotions. A lot of people are freaking out about the economy and worried about their financial future. This article outlines several techniques that you can use to calm and re-centre yourself. Remember to breathe. ...
Views: 1117 - 5 Benefits of Slowing Down: Tales Of A Pregnant Pause - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Amber RosenbergFor the majority of my life, learning how to slow down has been very much a work-in-progress. Several years ago, I was completely unfamiliar with the concept, however, due to various life circumstances, I've had regular opportunities to re-examine my pace in life and to make choices as to what ...
Views: 1117 - Manage the Stressors and Enjoy Your Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Sophie MelansonThe Holiday Season, for many, can be very stressful. When you experience any kind of stress, no matter what the occasion, you are reacting to a root cause. Ask yourself the following questions: What am I truly experiencing inside? In Spirit, Mind, Body and especially Emotions? Am I angry about ...
Views: 1117 - Three Secrets To Stress Relief Revealed - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Lynne HoftWe live in a world where “stressed out”, “multi-tasking”, and “exhausted” seem to be an accepted way to live. It is considered the norm to have one or all of these problems some or most of the time. Living life this way has its down side: relationships suffer; ...
Views: 1116 - Flourishing In The Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukAs National Stress Awareness Day (November 5th) looms, I was musing about the Credit Crunch recently and all the negative, emotive reporting and consequences that are around on the subject. As a specialist in stress management and having been made redundant twice in the past, I was pondering ...
Views: 1114 - Stress Relief During The Holidays Is Possible - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Natalie ManorChanging habits that cause us stress is as difficult as changing any truly imbedded habit. You know the change is important because it will bring you stress relief. Nonetheless, it might be even more difficult to make changes that trigger stress because they often involve tradition and ...
Views: 1114 - How to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alexander OpreaWe all want to know how to reduce stress quickly, easily and effectively, and that is exactly what I'm going to teach you here. I've outlined the top 5 best ways to reduce stress dramatically, from your life. 1. Take a one day vacation. Drop everything -your phone, your laptop, your worries ...
Views: 1113 - Why can’t you say “NO”? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Lynette CraneI work with so many overly-busy women who are stressed beyond belief, yet they still find it difficult to say “no” to the demands that come to them from all sides. Even when they are given permission, or even urged to say no to these demands by friends, family or managers, they still find it ...
Views: 1113 - How To Live Stress-Free By Saying “No” - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsWe all know the adage, “A mother’s work is never done.” In fact, this could become a modern-day mother’s theme song since we all have overbooked schedules and everybody wants something done yesterday. We teach our children from a young age that it is impolite to say the word, “No,” which was a ...
Views: 1112 - Time Clocks For Workforce Management - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Lance PetersIn 1888 a jeweler in New York invented the payroll time clock and his brother Harlow Bundy began to manufacture them for sale. He started the Bundy Manufacturing Company. The company joined up with a couple of other companies and became the International Time Recording Company. In 1911 it ...
Views: 1111 - ***What is Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Larry CraneStress is anything that causes us to feel insecure. For the most part, we think stress is a normal part of life. Stress is actually resistance. Whenever we are struggling with something, we are feeding a part of ourself with negativity. We haven’t fully decided to move forward, to do, or not ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Giving Up Judgments #1 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Tom WrightPart 1: First of all, in order to give something up, we would have to know what that something actually is. Not what we believe it is, or think it is, but what it actually is. This is a difficult discernment to make with regard to judgments because there is a line regarding our ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Eight Keys To Minimize Stress In A Fast World - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Lisa RickwoodIt doesn't matter where you live, who you are or what you're doing, you'll encounter stress – that's life. And, it's not all bad. We all perceive things differently; some people see things as more negative while others are more positive about things. Why do some of us thrive on stress and some ...
Views: 1107 - Relax, Your Health Depends on It - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBe cool, relax; your health depends on it. Not only does stress reduce your productivity and effectiveness on a day to day basis, but it also has lasting effects on your body as well. This is what’s going on inside when you allow outside circumstances to stress you out: Step One: A ...
Views: 1107(5 votes) - Make It Easy On Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Lynette CraneHave you ever been caught in a race that never ends: one in which the big prize at the end is as far out of reach as it is when you started, and the small rewards along the way that might sustain you have gotten to be scarcer and scarcer? Perhaps the big prize no longer seems enticing, or ...
Views: 1105 - The Feng Shui Solution for Creating “Downtime” - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffSummer is almost here and so is patio living, picnicking and barbecuing. It’s all about relaxation in the great outdoors so you can absorb some of that great fresh air and relax. All you need is outdoor space that provides enough peace and quiet to give you the opportunity to rest, read a book ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Watch out, here come the holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Leslie GailDoes your blood pressure rise the mere thought of the holidays approaching? I used to get caught up in the frenzy and pace of the holidays, until I realized it was depleting me and taking my focus off of what really mattered. I made some changes, shifted my attitude and began looking forward to ...
Views: 1105 - December 2011 – Get Ready for Acceleration and Be Prepared to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Mary RivasThe monthly forecasts not only empower you with wisdom, they can help you relieve stress and feel more optimistic. In order to shift into the next gear, there needs to be acceleration and an increase of speed. With the increase of speed, and just before you shift, the lower gear is overworked ...
Views: 1104 - Slowing Down to the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever noticed lately that things seem to speed up almost daily? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that times have changed and in order to succeed in today’s fast paced environment, you need to pick up and keep up the pace. What I find most curious about this proclamation of life is that ...
Views: 1104 - "Workaholism: A Growing Problem" - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Barry and Joyce VissellIn a couple’s counseling session, Dolores accused her husband, Perry, of workaholism. His immediate response was, “Yes, I’m a workaholic.” Joyce and I were surprised at the actual pride revealed in his voice. He continued, “I’m a creative man, an entrepreneur. I thrive on juggling many ...
Views: 1102 - What the heck is eustress? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Lynette CraneHans Selye, known as the “Father of Stress,” coined the term “eustress” in 1926. It means, literally, “good stress.” Is there such a thing? You bet there is. When we’re underwhelmed by life, we seek excitement in anything from scary movies to amusement park rides; we crave new ventures and ...
Views: 1102 - You Call This Normal? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week an old friend of mine and I spoke on the phone. I asked her how she was doing and her response was this: "Well, I am still totally stressed out and get those headaches and am running around a mile a minute, so I feel completely drained. You know, the normal stuff." I paused and ...
Views: 1102 - 3 Great Affirmations To Help You Deal With Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from John BurrowAre you struggling with anxiety related issues? While there are many potential causes, anxiety is something that we "create" in our minds by the way we (sub consciously) control and direct our minds. Learning to take back control of your thoughts is one of the most powerful things you can do. ...
Views: 1101 - Top 10 Ways to Manage Stress When Working from Home - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteMany of us choose to work at home to avoid the many stressors associated with the typical 9-5 job - things like an unreasonable boss, too much work and/or ridiculous deadlines. However, we may soon discover that working from home brings its own stressors. So, how can we cope with these new ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - 101 Stress Management Tips - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from David Tomaselli1. Maintain a positive attitude in life as much as possible. It is best to see the glass as half full rather than half empty. Do not look at a problem as a hindrance but rather as a challenge and opportunity to grow. 2. Say ‘No’ to those that promote stress in your life. This may mean not ...
Views: 1099(3 votes) - Stress Management in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Majlinda PrikuInstituting stress management concepts in the workplace seems to become a lot more difficult each and every single day. The environment we work in comes with a lot more pressure making it even more stressful than what may have existed in prior years. Consider it a total jungle out there because ...
Views: 1099 - Stress Reduction Made Simple - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Nova ReedStress: “A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” (Webster’s Dictionary) Reduce: syn: DECREASE, CONQUER Stress Reduction relies on the individual’s ability to remain or return to a state of balance. The ...
Views: 1098 - Importance of Self-Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2020 from Sheryl GordanCurrent Life Situation Each one of us have a few roles to play in our life, from a child, parent, to team member or team leader at work, spouse and friend. The advent of technology has blurred time and space, work seems to be endless, as everyone around the world is connected 24/7. This ...
Views: 1097 - Sidestepping a bad day through Distraction - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Michaela ScherrEver have days where going back to bed and starting over is a great idea? You get up, spill coffee all over you, your breakfast ends up in your lap, nothing works properly (ask me about technology…), no one seems to care, we’ve ‘tried everything’ and work is the pits. When life becomes a bit ...
Views: 1097 - Try a Little Humor In The Mix - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzMy “Old Man” worked in a steel mill for 42 years as a millwright and hated every day of it. With 7 children, he had no choice. At times, he worked three jobs to make ends meet. Never complaining, he raised us all with a strong work ethic, sense of family and most importantly a sense of humor. If ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - What if barriers didn’t exist? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Lynette CraneI heard a wonderful story last night, from a woman who has had a varied, interesting andfrom any standpoint, successful, life. Her secret? She didn’t know there was a glass ceiling! In fact, she wasn’t aware of most barriers that frustrate the rest of us. Here is a story she told: At one ...
Views: 1097 - 10 Tips to Being Happy This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Christine AryloWhile the holidays are advertised to bring us cheer, joy and gifts, what many of us also end up with is a rack full of stress, guilt and debt. Why? Because we listen to the negative voices in our head telling us to buy more, eat more, visit more and do more - when we are already stretched for ...
Views: 1096 - Clobbering Overhwhelm in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekOne of the definitions of overwhelm is being buried or drowned beneath a huge mass. Feel familiar? My particular brand of overwhelm is more like ... suffocating skin crawling madness. I used to be the mistress of overwhelm. The discomfort was intense and yet there was a rush involved with ...
Views: 1096 - Stress Resilience and the Power of Positive Acceptance - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeYour boss is pressing you to meet a challenging deadline. You have a presentation to give that you haven’t had time to prepare. Your finances have taken a dive and you don’t have enough to pay the mortgage. Your partner is threatening to leave you because you spend too much time at work. In case ...
Views: 1096 - 5 Tips to Tame Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiStarting the day after Thanksgiving, many people rush to department stores to get the best deals on presents for the holidays. So begins the 4 week holiday season that is known to cause stress, anxiety and even depression. With the economy in turmoil, this year is no different. Swanson Vitamins ...
Views: 1095 - A New Year, a New Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lynette CraneJanuary is the time of fresh starts, fresh ideas, and an urge to create a new, better life.Often, we start out with high hopes, only to sink by February 1 as if the balloon carrying our hopes had been punctured. We need a plan, a roadmap if you will, that we can follow, that will provide us ...
Views: 1095 - How Stress and Cortisol Can Cause You to Gain Weight - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWe all experience daily stress, and the incorrect response to this stress can cause you to gain weight. Research shows that nearly 90 percent of overweight people are emotional eaters. They overeat as an incorrect response to stress. Not all stress is negative or harmful. We all experience ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Why Santa Ho Ho Ho's & the Amazing Benefits of Laughter for You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Bernadette Dimitrov aka Mrs ClausWe all know that Santa is famous for his hearty ‘ho ho ho’ greeting and laughter. However most people have no idea of the powerful healing benefits of laughter! Researchers now tell us that laughter brings balance to all components of our immune system. Yes it reduces stress and ...
Views: 1092 - What Is Stress? - by The hands of the clock (tha pages of the calendar) are going faster than we would like. How in the world am I going to finish this -- in time? How am I going to get through all this traffic -- in time? How am I going to be able to pay my bills -- in time?
I'm dreading class tomorrow. I have to ...
Views: 1092 - 6 Tips to Relieve Back-To-School Stress - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Pixie StevensonAre you feeling overwhelmed with the flurry of back-to-school activities? Have you waited until the last minute to organize your class room, buy school supplies or to prepare your classroom? Is just the change in your morning routine making you feel out of control? Any type of change can ...
Views: 1090 - Anxiety And Stress Fatigue - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Lorraine RoachIt is quite possible that your anxiety and stress fatigue has both a physical and emotional component. Many of us have a constant stream of chatter going on in our heads — a kind of stress implant from our earliest years — that requires a great deal of subconscious energy to manage. Learning ...
Views: 1090 - NERVOUS BREAKTHROUGHS: The Pleasure of Sadness - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonThroughout my life I have had a series of nervous breakthroughs. Rather than call them break downs I like to call them break throughs. I learned from these experiences and found my life more enriched, more mature, and at a powerful stage of growth after coming through a sad or conflicted time in ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Control Your Stress With These Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHow many times have you gotten angry at yourself for misplacing your keys, being late to meet a friend, or forgetting to pay a bill on time? Being angry at ourselves can be one of the most stressful experiences there is. We are our own worst critic. Trying to change this behavior for the better, ...
Views: 1089 - Eliminate Stress Causing Lack of Erections and Experience Maximum Pleasure with Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. The benefits and all the other possibilities that are opening up thanks to the use of subliminal messages are continuously expanding. And now, some men have discovered that these hidden messages can even help them overcome their erectile ...
Views: 1089 - Feeling Overwhelmed: Breathing into Order - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the ...
Views: 1088 - Radical Life Improvement From Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Tom WrightTB Wright It seems as if we all desire to improve our lives. But in order to do something, we have to first understand what exactly, that something is. Since we desire to improve our lives, what does that mean? Improve? According to the dictionary, it means "to increase in value, to bring ...
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