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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reduce stress and increase energy with your point of view!
- Defending your point of view can use up a lot of your precious energy. As much as 90% of our available energy can be used in this way.If you do this a lot, stop doing it and see for yourself. You'll probably feel energised, not to mention liberated.Sometimes it's necessary to 'defend your view'. If someone is trying to persuade you to do something you don't want to do either walk awa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Just breathe - is this your missing link ?
- Breathing is the vital force of life. It is considered to be the mind-body bridge. Breathing is something that is done everyday, unconsciously; yet the majority of people do it improperly. When babies breathe, it is instinctive. Watching a healthy baby while sleeping, one may notice the deep breaths that are taken which fill up the diaphragm and move up into the lungs. As a person ages, bad habits...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 easy ways to pamper yourself
- Life is so busy and as mothers we spend so much time tending to the needs of others and pampering others that we sometimes neglect to pamper ourselves.Here are 5 easy and fun ways to pamper yourself and nurture your mind, body and spirit:1 - Wake up before the others in the house do and flip through a magazine or simply sip on a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a few uninterrupted ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Combat stress by creating your own oasis
- Stress and anxiety can prematurely age our mind and body. If not dealt with effectively, chronic stress and worrying can place undue strain upon our cardiovascular and immune systems. It can also make us prone to mood disorders and negatively affect our cognitive functions. Having a safe and comfortable place where we can relax and unwind can help improve our well-being and produce feelings of pea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coping as a tool of enchantment
- Many of my readers write to me about the tensions of everyday life. Not only do people wonder how to relax, but people often ask, "How do I learn to better cope with what faces me? Can THE ENCHANTED SELF help with the overwhelming frenzy of everyday life? Can it help when I am really down or something really goes wrong?" Absolutely!In my newsletter, I often talk about the power of our posit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Manage stress by focusing on solutions and by having a laugh
- Marshal John Kruger acted by Arnold Schwarzenegger (who else) in the film "Eraser" protects a female employee in the defence industry who has exposed corruption and treason to the FBI.He rebukes one of his colleagues who calls the people he protects 'scum'. His colleague is miffed: "Who does this guy think he is?"John's 'friend' Marshal Deguerin acted by James Caan answers: "He think...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How breathing differently can make you happier
- "When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire." ? Quote from an 11-year-old's science examJohn Grinder, co-creator of NLP talks about the link between respiration, physiology, internal state and high performance. He calls this 'the chain of excellence'. I recently read a book by Osho, the wonderfully non-PC mystic and guru. In the book, Osho instructed the reader to pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chewing on mindfulness: gum is your secret
- My grandmother, a feisty and athletic woman in her younger years, was a gum-chewer. She was never without a pack or two of Wrigley's Doublemint gum. She wasn't a snapper or bubble-blower--she viewed that as highly uncivilized.Grandma kept her mouth closed, thank you very much, and her chewing silent. She insisted that it helped her concentrate. It turns out that she was right. Research has ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Natural stress relief - without a doctor!
- Are you looking for stress relief? No drugs, no meditation? Have you ever thought about taking up a craft? In fact, doing a craft is a prescription for good health. And more importantly you do not need to be good at the craft to benefit!Imagine feeling more relaxed. See yourself smiling, pleased with your efforts. All this can be yours - once you start enjoying a hobby.A craft can be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - I?m gettin? really torqued!
- For those of you who have been living in a cave for most of your lives, you can translate the "torqued" in the heading of this article to "mad" or "angry". For today's discussion of anger, let's quantify the intensity of our focus with the words "downright, PO'd!" I think that's quite clear. Let's proceed.The first question is "What makes you rea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How stressed out are you? take this quiz and see how you rate on your stress level!
- Stress, America's #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some of the harmful effects of stress. Research has shown that releasing stress and learning how to relax promotes a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.Take this quiz and see how you rate on your stress level!1. I make time for myself every d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress relief
- Traffic jams. Toddler tantrums. Deadlines at work. Money troubles. Too much work. Not enough sleep. No time to eat right or even to think.Does this sound familiar? Stress is all around us. It's an inevitable and normal part of our daily lives. But over time, its effects can be quite taxing. Stress becomes a problem when you feel overwhelmed by its challenges. And though it may be difficult ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Energy - how to have more of it
- Something the successful business person needs is - lots of Energy! You need Brain Energy and you need Body Energy. However as with any other kind of energy, it's constantly being drained away and needs replacing.Dealing with people, your customers and your team, can both drain your brain and your body - and you probably don't need me to tell you that.Let's look at Brain Energy - Ima...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Some tips for mental well being - ways to help yourself!
- Get at least 15 minutes of sunshine daily.Daily Exercise - Exercise releases endorphins that make us feel good and is known to boost people's moods and is good for depression.Positive Thinking - We are not aware of the way in which we think. Two people can experience identical traumas, yet one person can overcome theirs relatively quickly whereas another may develop the symptoms of d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No more sleepless nights (insomnia)
- Insomnia is usually the result of the modern way of life and mental tension to which it leads. Innumerable persons suffer from insomnia. According to the available figures, sleeping pills worth millions of dollars are sold every year.Though sleep is important for us, no general rules can be laid down regarding its duration and depth. Some people are not satisfied even with 9 to 10 hours sle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress symptoms
- Stress relief and managementRecognizing stress symptoms can be a positive influence in that we're compelled to take action. The sooner the better. It's not always easy to discern why the stress in each situation but some of the more common events that trigger those emotions are the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, a job promotion, or a new relationship, we experience stress as we...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The best stress relief and its free!
- "Let your mind be quiet, realizing the beauty of the world, and the immense, the boundless treasures that it holds in store." by Edward CarpenterThe Best Stress Relief and It's Free!Sometimes it's the simple things that are the most moving. I love to watch sunsets whenever possible, especially after a busy day. One evening, after a particularly hectic day, I observed one of the most ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress free cobra
- If you have recently lost health insurance coverage through your employer from voluntarily or invulnerably termination of employment (excluding reasons of gross misconduct), you and your dependents may be eligible to continue your coverage under COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act). Understanding the basics of how COBRA works and what your options are, can help you make better ch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to avoid stress by staying in the present moment
- The future is nothing but a fantasy or a daydream, also only occurring in our minds. In our minds we can create the most delightful scenes or our greatest nightmares, and reality will never be as we imagined it.For example: You might have planned a romantic dinner for you and your partner and spent hours preparing and daydreaming about it. You know exactly how it is going to be, your partne...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you worried? 4 steps to peace of mind
- A friend has this quotation on his office wall: "I know worry works because nothing I worry about ever happens."I think I must believe that, because I worry a lot -- and about the most insignificant things. I worry about the big things, of course, like health, relationships, and finances. But I'm also liable to fret about anything and everything that finds its way into my consciousness....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The art of worrying
- I am worried. I have been biting my nails for weeks and now there is not much left (skin doesn't taste very good) on my hands and feet to chew on. I have been bent over the sink retching, I am constantly nauseated with pounding headaches beating out a death march in my skull and yet, life goes on. To say I am worried is placing the situation into a category far above its position ? I am sick with ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How stressed-out are you?
- Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you'll explode?Whoa there, no exploding allowed! You can handle it-just listen in.Listen? To what?To your self-talk. Not yourself talk, but your SELF-TALK. Listen in to the demands you're making of your time, but more importantly listen in to how you'r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress secrets: how to remove hidden sources of stress
- Most people find it easy to identify the sources of stress in their lives. Ask Maggie M. about the stress in her life and she says, "I run a full time business and have an active toddler. My husband's job keeps him working 10 hours days, so I do most of the errands. I know exactly where stress comes from!" But many people find that even in times of great happiness, they find themselves f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Brain diet : right diet prevents memory loss
- These days, when people have become so conscious about what they eat and how it affects their body, they don't realize that eating same food helps their brain to grow and make it more healthy. According to studies, right diet can help prevent memory loss. Studies say right amount of diet is far more affective in memory-enhancement rather than all those expensive supplements.Here is how it w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What the most dangerous job in the world taught me about coping with stress
- I just got through reading some troubling news in the New York Times this morning.62% of employees now say that work-related stress leaves them overwhelmed and overtired.And for many of us, who bring work home from the office, the problem is even worse.So what's going on?Why are most of us so stressed?I'll tell you what a major part of the problem is? lack of job...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An add case study: when the pace picks up, learn to slow down
- The fall season signals a shift in most people's minds. The summer is coming to a close, and it's back to school, work, and the other things that we haven't put as much effort into since Memorial Day. Many ADDers welcome this shift, as boredom sets in around August and we long for something bigger to keep us occupied. But while the opportunity to dive into new projects and situations is exciting, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress is a killer?will it get you?
- What good is Personal or Business Success...if your Health is in the pits ? Here*s a New and Original Stress Antidote...that really works...and works every time.Stress will Kill your good health !I have read a number of times that the medical profession does not know why a preponderance of heart attacks occur on Monday morning throughout the world. I believe I have found an answer to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress management and relief techniques - quit running from bears!
- Fear, and its accompanying seriousness, causes our suffering. Fear restricts and imprisons us. And such restrictions are neither medically nor spiritually healthy.Where Does The Fear Come From?We teach fear to one another. We do an excellent job of educating each other about the dangers that lurk in our lives. And to this day we are more than willing to reinforce one another's fears ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress management and creating balance
- The World Health Organization calls stress "the health epidemic of the 21st century." Stress resulting in illness is the causative factor underlying more than 70% of all visits to the family doctor, medical doctors suggest. What is stress? We all talk about it but what does 'stress' mean and how does it affect our bodies?Dr. Hans Selye, who first noted and described the concept of stress, d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choose a stressless lifestyle!
- A stressless lifestyle? That's very easy to say. Yet it is so important. Our health should be our # 1 priority. We all know that, and still we keep hearing about yet another work mate who is now on the sick-list for several weeks to come.The book stores are filled with books on stress management. But, should we manage stress or reduce it? Stress and burnout are two very common signs ...