Monthly Archives: November 2009
Early Warning Signs of Stress
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is time you take charge of your life, and begin to REALLY learn to manage your stress. Sudden weight loss or weight gain Tired but can’t sleep, excessive fatigue Speech difficulties, … Continue reading
THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING RUSH BEGINS AND ADDITIONAL STRESS IS BORN.
STOP! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE It doesn’t matter if you are buying into the “black Friday” shopping hysteria, preparing for a trip, having company, or just fighting additional traffic in the stores and on the road. If you … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING and STRESS
Don’t Hurry to Death! Over thirty-three million people will be traveling by car this year for the Thanksgiving holiday. Tradition dictates we cook fabulous meals (which usually means you will spend more money at the grocery store), visit relatives, or … Continue reading
CHILDREN – SCHOOL – STRESS!
How to Cope School is on and parents are all handling it differently! Some can hardly wait for school let out for the holidays, to get the children back to the home environment, and be free of replenishing supplies that … Continue reading
IF YOU ARE LONELY or DEPRESSED…
WALK! Do it! Here’s the deal. You don’t have to be a marathon walker. You don’t have do anything special. Just walk and swing your arms a bit with some “mustered up” enthusiasm This is why. It is just the … Continue reading
Breathing, thinking, and YOUR Stress Levels
We all encounter stressful situations on a daily basis throughout our lives. Some stresses are positive (such as a wedding or the birth of a baby). Others are not so positive (illness, divorce, or an injured child). The list goes … Continue reading
The Secret Stress No one Likes to Admit: VERBAL ABUSE
Some people don’t even realize this is abuse is happening! We all grew up believing that physical abuse was the thing that hurt the most but if you have ever experienced a verbally abusive relationship, you know that words can … Continue reading
Stress Management and Our Internal Calming Capabilities
You don’t need to pop a pill to find peace! If you have watched anything on television or the Internet, or even listened to the radio, you have been bombarded with the advertising of pharmaceuticals. Much of the advertising claims … Continue reading
Is “Instant” Stress Management Possible?
It depends on YOU! By deepening the breath, more oxygen is sent to all parts of the body and every single cell benefits. The stress hormone, cortisol, is reduced with deep breathing and body movement. In turn stress is reduced, … Continue reading
Simple Tips
Simple tips on how to help manage your stress effectively Disproportionate stress plays a HUGE factor in succumbing to various diseases. Recently a cancer specialist stated, “There is considerable research that point to stress and being an influencing factor in … Continue reading