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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress relief - an industry for self inflicted stress
- Stress ReliefStress is a big business in Western society. We live what we regard as hectic lives, that prime us with stress. That stress, to those who recognise its presence, requires relief. We are competitive beyond true need, and that too pumps more stress into us. We live lives that are devoid of spirituality, and that allows stress to infiltrate deeply into our daily existence, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to put an end to loneliness
- Loneliness and separation are the real illness of our times. While we urgently need true communication, instead we often find withdrawal, games and lies. This is so widespread it is taken as the norm. So often we come away from one another filled with misunderstanding, wondering what really went on. Although we may not realize it, this confusion arises because we do not know who we really are or w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Children playing - how play is important to kids and adults
- You can learn a lot by watching children playing. There is no greater sight than to see children pretending to be superheroes or digging for treasure in a sandbox. To hear the laughter and see a child's excitement can bring a smile to any adult's face. An important part of a child's development is through play. A child's problem solving skills are developed through play. Children are able to work ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Through stress comes kindness
- In these times when companies are constantly down-sizing and right-sizing there is always a lot of stress. The stress comes first from the rumors that it may happen, then the actual doomsday when it happens, and then the aftermath of finding out how the company is going to operate. But there is one other thing that happens through all of this too? Kindness!People start reaching out to peopl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Emotional freedom - at your fingertips!
- What would you say if I told you I know of a simple method that can make emotional stress such as upset, anger, fear, concern and distress simply melt away in a few minutes and all you had to do to achieve this is simply touch a few "magical points" on your face and hands?Yes, it's true, it can be done, and you can learn to do how in a few minutes, for free, if you're interested.I am...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 tips on managing conflict, emotional tension, and anger
- To be a safe and predictable person for those around you at work and at home, it is essential that you are able to maintain your composure when you feel like your 'buttons' are being pushed. This strength will help you to achieve your goals in business as well as your goals for your personal relationships.1. Share negative emotions only in person or on the phone. E-mails, answering machine ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 practical methods to remain empowered during stressful times
- 1. Acknowledge that requesting support, guidance and partnership is not the same as being needy. Allowing someone else to give freely to you primes the pump in the universal law of giving and receiving. There are as many blessings to the giver as there are to the receiver: being open to receiving invites flow as well as empowerment for all.2. Continue to tap into any communities you are inv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Instant relaxation anytime anywhere
- If there was a way of relaxing quickly and easily in any situation would you want to know what it is?Ancient cultures knew this secret, and followers of Hawaiian Huna used it to access altered states. In more recent times martial artists used it as a way to develop relaxed alertness, and today photoreaders use it to relax before reading books at speeds of 25,000 words per minute.What...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is stress?
- Stress is an interpretation of an event or circumstance which is understood to be a threat. It can be any force or pressure put on a system (living or nonliving) which may result in a need for the system to adapt or change. Stress on human beings is like a rubber band. You also stretch to meet the environment around you, the demands of your lifestyle, and the pressures you put on yourself. If pull...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 stepst to stress-guard your family
- Part 1: Recognize the importance of family stress managementJoe and Emily live in Southern California with their three young children. Both work and must commute 2 hours daily on busy freeways, often not getting home until 7:30 PM, exhausted and depleted.Stressed, they have little patience for the antics of their young children. This results in frequent shouting matches, defiance on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Self-healing basics
- * The material presented in this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prevent any illness.Through this article I would like to explore some very basic methods that can be used to relieve tension, stress, and depression, as well as sharpen intuition, clear the mind, & increase energy. These methods can be used by anyone to help restore a genera...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Quiet mind; a powerful tool that gives you more time, creativity, and productivity and takes just 10
- The National Center for health statistics reported that in 1997, doctors made two million diagnoses of "Acute reaction to stress" when patients were seen for check-ups or complaints of headaches, stomach problems, immune system disturbances and some heart problems. These were usually a direct result of chronic stress and overwhelm, patients were trying to do it all with no time just for themselves...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The scoop on stress and exercise
- Stress is defined as a response by your body to any demand made upon it and a 'demand' means a change.Did you know different stress levels have names? For example "Neutral" stress is the amount of work it takes to maintain normal body function. If we give stress a scale of 1- 10 where Neutral stress would be 1. Lets take a look at Success and what it implies. Believe it or not suc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Over 35 ways of controlling stress: absolutely necessary to control smoking and weight!
- * Play Romane's stress control seminar recordings, and read "The Wellness Journey". * Use deep breathing exercises. * Make an appointment for deep muscle massage. * Tense up all parts of your body one at a time and let go and relax. * Exercise with a brisk walk, hike, swim, bicycle, go to a gym or buy or rent your own equipment. * Use self-hypnosis. Lie down and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Practical ways to bring enchantment into your life
- THE ENCHANTED SELF® teaches you how to access positive states of well being again and again. These positive states are unique to you and often reflect your interests, talents, and potential. I thought it would be fun to finally share with you some activities useful in helping you get in touch with your Enchanted Self. I hope you enjoy them and will let me know how they worked ou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Busy fish: tips for changing your day from chaos to calm
- Syndicated columnist Dale Dauten recently wrote, "One of life's great joys that we've lost is that of the empty day, a day given over to quiet, to reading and contemplation. Our planners and PDAs give the illusion of importance and of being in control." A beautiful statement but what Dale doesn't acknowledge is that we've become such slaves to busyness and mental stimulation that spendin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Life happens
- Shit happens. I know this to be a fact, because I read it on a t-shirt. ;-)It's one of those simple truths that most people agree with, even though they may not like the crude language. Life is full of unwelcome surprises. It does not progress in a flawless path, no matter how hard you try, no matter how cautious you are.Sooner or later something happens to throw you off guard. It co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improving self esteem with affirmations and therapeutic relaxation music
- Positive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our well-being and even our very existence. Negative self-esteem can create anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress- what is it?
- Whenever we think of 'stress', negative thoughts come into our minds. Most of us believe that stress is similar to worries, tensions, failures, sadness, pressures, and what not. Basically negative things. Dictionary meanings of stress are mental pressure, physical pressure, illness or an extra force on a word or syllable. These meanings also signify the negative attributes of stress whether direct...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 100 ways to reduce stress
- Don't let stress wear you down. Next time you are feeling stressed, step back from the situation and try one of the following tips to take control of the situation and de-stress:1. Pray2. Meditate3. Take an aromatherapy bath4. Get a massage5. Give a massage6. Write in your journal7. Stretch8. Practice yoga9. Help someone in need...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress relief through charity
- One of the best ways to relieve yourself from the stresses in life is by giving to others. When you help others it takes the focus off of you and your problems and shifts the focus to the needs of others. Helping others brings about change in the community and a peace to you and someone in need. Below are 10 ways to volunteer and give the gift of yourself to others:1.Walkathons-Walka...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Inner space
- Every woman needs her own personal space for relaxation, not only to release us from the stress cycle but also to restore us so that we can reassume our responsibilities calmly and with deepened insight.Try and make time everyday for at least half an hour to recharge your batteries. Take longer if you can. Here are some ways to get energy.Move your bodyAll forms of exercise ar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple tips to help simplify your life! - make it great!
- Quote of the week"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da VinciWhy are we all so stressed out these days? I would argue the reason for the stress is because we our lives are too complicated, and they need to be simpler. Don't believe me?Quick 2 part quiz:1) How many remote controls do you have in your house?2) How many devices do you have that use...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reduce the stress!
- First, let's make a distinction between pressure and stress. We all have sources of pressure in our lives - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. These pressures have a multitude of sources such as family, job, lack of job, finances, health or lack of time.Stress is our internal, personal response or reaction to these pressures. Stress is how well we handle - or don't handle pressures. Too m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 steps to make stress your best friend
- You probably think I'm wacko, but it's true - stress can be your best friend! Stress is actually a positive experience to be channeled to improve your life.For instance, let me tell you about a small moment of stress I faced a few minutes ago.Just before I boarded my flight from Phoenix to Seattle, I was talking to my husband Wade on my cell phone. Toward the end of our conversation,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Calming the voice of stress
- But how can this happen to someone?Let's concentrate on how these illnesses affect the way we value the self. Of all of the destructive patterns of behavior these illnesses cause, the way a sufferer talks to the self is the fuel that maintains their illness.I have experienced depression from two sides. For 5 years, a series of traumatic events triggered a personal nightmare I believe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Turn your stress into success!
- Stress is often seen as being unhealthy, but for some it is the very key to their success.What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word "stress"? It may be something like, jam-packed schedules, loads of responsibilities, piles of work, trying to balance work and home, or just struggling to make ends meet.These may seem like very negative characteris...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Anger management: is it finally time to forgive?
- In order to free ourselves from the pain of anger and resentment we need to be able to forgive our self and others. The longer we dwell on hurtful situations from the past, the longer we keep our self from living fully in the present. Forgiveness is an act of kindness. An act of kindness to your self, as it leads to a sense of personal freedom.Recently I had a client who had a lot of resent...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Anger management: are you able to say both yes! and no! ?
- I hear from many people that they see ever increasing expressions of anger in their everyday life. Understanding the process of anger is an important topic for all of us to take a closer look at.If you take the time to delve deeper into your own anger, or resentment, you will often find that you are seriously limiting your ability to feel and express the full range of your emotions. In the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build your stress tolerance
- While free-lancing for business magazines, I was assigned to write a story about a steel production company that supplied pipe to the energy industry. I was intrigued by the rigorous stress tests run on each piece of pipe. One procedure involved a "hydro test" - water was pumped inside the pipe until a pre-determined pressure was reached. The pressure was maintained for a set duration of time; wea...