Archive for December, 2006

Anxiety Ended Pep Talk

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

By Lorraine Roach
The New Year is nearly upon us and I trust we have all had the best Holiday Season.
Stress is a funny thing I have decided.
Why do I think this?
Well, one minute you think that you cannot stand another thing going wrong or one more negative comment or even an uncomfortable situation.
Put the panic […]

Stress Comes In Threes

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

By Lorraine Roach
I have been away from my desk for a couple of days and I really have been wishing that I had been sitting here instead of where I have been.
Does this make any sense?
An old saying is that everything comes in threes.
How many times has this happened in my life?
I can tell you […]

101 Stress Management Tips - Part 2

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

By David Tomaselli
21. Get a massage. A massage can relieve muscle tension and stiffness, and improve the range of motion of your joints. Studies show a massage can reduce the heart rate, lower blood pressure and increases blood circulation, promoting relaxation.
22. Accept responsibility for where you are in your life. By adopting this attitude you […]

Working With Difficult People, Without Being One

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

By Elizabeth Barhydt
What is the definition of a ‘difficult’person? Do you ever wonder why some people are difficult to be with?
A difficult person may be someone who was physically or verbally abused as a child. They may have been dyslexic, uncoordinated or bullied in school. Life may have been very difficult for them, and they’ve […]

Turn And Face What Chases

Friday, December 29th, 2006

By Kimberly Markison
Oh how avoidance creates undo stress! To grab the will by the horns and face that which you have been avoiding is to claim your birthright and stand fully empowered. There is virtually nothing in this world that can create stress when we stand fully in our power.
To admit rather than deny, to […]

The Key To Achieving A Balanced Life for Professional Women and Women Entrepreneurs

Friday, December 29th, 2006

By Julie Fisher
Life and business coaching for women entrepreneurs has become a service in high demand and there are good reasons for it. 65% of entrepreneurs state that their life is out of balance, and even more feel worn down, stressed and as though they are unable to keep up with everything that they would […]

Meditation and Relaxation - An Introduction To Breathing Exercises

Friday, December 29th, 2006

By Donald Saunders
Breathing is the basis of life. Your respiratory system brings oxygen to your blood stream, which then carries it to the rest of your body. Your body simply cannot function without enough oxygen, and will even demand it when it needs more. Have you ever tried to stifle a yawn but couldn’t? That’s […]

Stress Relief From A Hand And Foot Massage

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

By Madison Taylor
Stress is more of a problem than ever. Life has sped up so fast that many are stressed out trying to catch up. Some of the elements that seriously contribute to this ongoing problem are worldly concerns, financial difficulties, keeping up with everyone else’s expectations, marital problems, job insecurity, and much more
The built […]

“You Have Been Chosen” - Lessons from Boy Scouts

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

By Harlan Hodge
While in my early twenties I had an opportunity to witness a great American boy scouting tradition. I was a new scout master in an urban scout troop in St. Louis city. After attending a week of summer camp, I witnessed the awesome and inspiring Order of the Arrow Ceremony.
The Order […]

Indulge In a Day Spa to Relieve Stress

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

By Melissa Steele
Considered by many to be a mini-vacation, a weekly trip to the day spa can be just what you need to manage and reduce your stress levels. On top of being relaxing and pleasurable, massage, along with the other services offered at most day spas, is one of the best ways to reduce […]