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Rick Saldan is an excellent inspirational speaker who tailored the seminar to the needs of the individual students being instructed. This office thanks the Mayors Office of Information Services for having such a vendor.

 

Timothy K. Lynch

Office of Fleet Management

City of Philadelphia

 


 

Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you will ever need, propelling your organization to the next level of greater success.

 

Thomas Mulhern

Frontier Communications

 


 

Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and magician.  I have been to five of his Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our college audiences on the edge of their seats. A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!


Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,

Montclair State University

 


 

Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his captivating stories, comedy and magic!

Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston

 


 

Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.

Brian Letscher, Actor

Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.

 


 

Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!

Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.

 


Rick Saldan is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!

Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions

 


Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional speaker  Rick Saldan and his amazing  Motivational Magic.

 

Andres Lara, President

Inspiration Times Magazine

 

 


Yes Virginia, There are Functional Families!
Author: Lynne Namka Ed. D. ©l998

Virginia Satir, pioneer in family therapy, was the first to describe a healthy, happy family and the poor coping strategies of families caught in dysfunction. Nowadays everyone seems to come from a dysfunctional family that dealt with the hard knocks of life by creating more confusion and pain. Satir taught congruence and straight communication skills as a way of stopping the unhappiness that some families create down through the generations. I remember the day she charged us to go forth into the world and bring functionality to our families and to the business world.


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Yes Virginia, There are Functional Families!
Author: Lynne Namka Ed. D. ©l998

Virginia Satir, pioneer in family therapy, was the first to describe a healthy, happy family and the poor coping strategies of families caught in dysfunction. Nowadays everyone seems to come from a dysfunctional family that dealt with the hard knocks of life by creating more confusion and pain. Satir taught congruence and straight communication skills as a way of stopping the unhappiness that some families create down through the generations. I remember the day she charged us to go forth into the world and bring functionality to our families and to the business world.


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Winter Blues
Author: Tanya Paulsen

Winter Blues


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Why Stress Management programmes don’t work…
Author: Rob Mottram

Rob Mottram


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Why incorporate Astrology in yuor healing process
Author: Ms. Veronique Foster

Astrology is unquestionably a healing science. It is a guide to self-discovery and self-attunement to the cosmos. Astrology provides answers to these timeless questions: Who are we? What are we here for? What is our potential? Why am I acting this way? How can I grow to be a more balanced individual?


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Why Deep Breathing Helps
Author: Mina Hamilton

A vital component of learning to relax in life’s tricky moments is deep breathing. Slow and steady. Why?


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Why Create Your Yearly Theme?
Author: Maria Marsala

Did you have a theme this past year? Will you have one for next year? Themes can make your life fun and focused. Have you ever given a birthday party and asked people to bring gifts with a "garden" or "fishing" theme? I know someone who asked people to bring something they made themselves! What wonderful ideas! To actually get what you want at your party!


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Where is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future??
Author: Dr. David Thomas

Where is Your Happiness? Past, Present, or Future??


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What to do about Stress - the "Thirty Point Plan"
Author: Craig Lock

1. Be positive - see problems as opportunities. Have goals and visions. Have a positive mental attitude.


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WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS - THE 30 POINT PLAN
Author: Craig Lock

1. Be positive- see problems as opportunities. Have goals and


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What Is Stress?
Author: Anita M. Coolidge

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?


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What is Stress?
Author: Michelle L. Casto

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.


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Welcome to the Age of Anxiety: How to cope with the world spinning out of control
Author: Kathy Moore, MBA, C.Ht.

If the '20's were known as "Roaring," the '60's were about "Flower Power," and the '80's were the "Me Generation," then the 2000's will go down as the "Age of Anxiety." Even the June 10, 2002 cover of TIME Magazine is entitled: "Understanding Anxiety: Now more than ever, we are worrying ourselves sick!"


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Welcome to my stress-free world
Author: David Leonhardt

What the world needs more of is...stress.


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Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations
Author: Maria Marsala

Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked!


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Want To Relax and Sell More? Nurture Your Creativity
Author: Joseph Petrashek, Starscapes.com

Often you try one tip, then another, then a few more, only to see your business holding steady or slipping backward. Unfortunately, only the most savvy entrepreneurs see the real problem that his holding them back.


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Using Your Intuition For Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

Stress (short for dis-stress) arises when we can’t eliminate the negative emotions, feelings and thoughts that build up inside of us as a result of our reactions to daily events and relationships with others.


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Use Your Head to Reduce Your Stress
Author: Suzanne Zoglio, Ph.D.

1. Just for a day, carry an index card with you. Every time a self-limiting thought like "I'll never get ???” pops into your head, turn it into a strategy statement. Example: "I'll never get promoted.” Change to “I’ll probably get promoted if I do a bang-up job on this new project."


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Turn Your Bathroom Into A Spa For Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

Water is very therapeutic and healing as well as cleansing. In our fast paced world, we have become accustomed to taking pulsating showers with strong spicy soaps to wake us up and get us going in our hectic, busy lives. But times are changing. Now we want to relax and be soothed when we’re at home; and when it comes to the bathroom, we want to be pampered like we’re at an expensive spa.


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Triumphing Over Tough Times
Author: Della Menechella

Right now many people are facing tough times. Life as we once knew it has changed and we may find ourselves confronting situations we have never dealt with before.


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Travel Journals
Author: Doreene Clement

Are you off to a vacation adventure this summer? Have you ever kept a travel journal?


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Transcendending through Meditation
Author: John Pronchik

In 1980 John Pronchik, who graduated from Penn State in 1978, was a stressed out electronic engineer burdened with work pressure and health problems stemming from a back injury as a result of a motor cycle accident. "I felt I was losing my grip," he says, "and found myself drinking more in order to numb my sense of powerlessness."


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Totally Stressed Out? Hate Your Boss? Let Ancient Eastern Wisdom
Author: Lama Surya Das

Is your workplace a toxic mess? Is your boss a


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Top Ten Tips for Transitions without Trauma
Author: Jean Charles MA, OTR

Life is a series of transitions ?some huge, some small; some chosen by us, and others forced upon us. We experience transitions in all areas of our lives including career, family, beliefs, relationships, physical and emotional states, etc. The process of going through a life transition is stressful at best and may even be traumatic. The challenges of the process can be opportunities to learn and grow. The following tips can help you move through the transitions of your life with strength, confidence and success.


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Humming Through The Holidays
Author: Penny Plautz

1. ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly…


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Top 50 Ways to Find Serenity
Author: Maria Marsala

© Ask yourself…"Am I being too hard on myself?"


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To Stress or Not To Stress
Author: Lesley Spencer

Today it seems that no matter who we are or what we do, we have more stress in our lives than our parents or grandparents did. There are many factors and demands that cause stress in our lives: things such as demanding careers, relationship conflicts, financial worries, health concerns, parenting challenges, legal issues, fear of the unknown and so many others.


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Thoughts on Managing the Stress of the Terrorist Threat
Author: Paul Adams & Ken Bobzin

Already much good information is out on the Internet and if you are tense and anxious and worried and maybe afraid and angry and you do not have the luxury of visiting with a mental health professional, we would recommend a bit of time pulling up various sites and using from them what information you can. For starters try http://www.ncptsd.org/disaster.php


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Thought is the First Level of Creation
Author: Dyanne Wilson

"You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice. What you do comes from what you think." ACIM Chpt 2/Vi2


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This Spring: Dig a Pond!
Author: Brigitte Burchett

This is the time to plan for spring gardening projects and a water feature is a wonderful addition to any garden. This article is meant to help with the planning and building of the garden pond. Building a garden pond is a family activity that is fun for everyone. Parents, children, grandparents and friends are soon captivated by the small, beautiful world that was created!


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Think Strong
Author: Adam Khan

Some people are emotionally stronger than others. They can take a lot of stress and strain without falling apart, while others collapse into a whimpering heap at the smallest things.


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Think about thoughts...
Author: Mary Evans

Think about thoughts.. meditation allows you to notice your thoughts and just let them go by.. they have little significance to the meditator.. there seem to be different types of thoughts.. ranging from crystal clear ideas (knowing) to plain dull thinking (repetitive ? been there, done that) to totally fogged in thoughts (overwhelm or zero visibility). Some of these thoughts seem to be accompanied by or wrapped up in sensory feedback (think of a baby and most people respond Aaaah!), think of something terrible happening and notice your bodily responses.. Oooh! some thoughts stimulate other thoughts and create their own euphoria ?I suspect its addictive. Some thoughts hang around for a while after you’ve spoken to someone or just thought of them.. some thoughts are stimulated by memory.. some thoughts are inspired by listening to music or looking at an object of beauty.. some thoughts seem to enter without invitation (fantasy). Sometimes, thinking is just somet! hing to do, a habit, or time filler, until some


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Think about thoughts...
Author: Mary Evans

Think about thoughts.. meditation allows you to notice your thoughts and just let them go by.. they have little significance to the meditator.. there seem to be different types of thoughts.. ranging from crystal clear ideas (knowing) to plain dull thinking (repetitive ? been there, done that) to totally fogged in thoughts (overwhelm or zero visibility). Some of these thoughts seem to be accompanied by or wrapped up in sensory feedback (think of a baby and most people respond Aaaah!), think of something terrible happening and notice your bodily responses.. Oooh! some thoughts stimulate other thoughts and create their own euphoria ?I suspect its addictive. Some thoughts hang around for a while after you’ve spoken to someone or just thought of them.. some thoughts are stimulated by memory.. some thoughts are inspired by listening to music or looking at an object of beauty.. some thoughts seem to enter without invitation (fantasy). Sometimes, thinking is just somet! hing to do, a habit, or time filler, until some


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The Work Addiction Syndrome
Author: James Fearing, Ph.D., CCDP

What is the Work Addcition Syndrome


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The Why's in the Road. By Michael levy c July 2000
Author: Michael Levy

Each day in our lives there are decisions to be made. Most are small but nevertheless can have significant impact on our happiness. We amble along and make the most of each situation we face as the result of our actions. But there will come a time when we come to a BIG fork in the road. A big Y. Do we turn left or right. Perhaps we have been laid off from a job we had for twenty years or more. Maybe we are confronting a divorce after twenty years of matrimony or was it purgatory. Possibly we are grieving after a tragic death of a love one for whom we cared and nurtured for many loving years. Maybe we have been diagnosed with a debilitating illness.


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when the World Overwhelms You
Author: Roger Easterbrooks

Do you experience a heightened sensitivity to certain noises, light, foods, groups of people, other people’s edges or emotions, or does everyday life feel like just too much stimulus? Do you have frequent feelings of overwhelm and panic? If you experience any one (or more) of the preceding or following indicators then you are likely an Ultra-Sensitive Person (USP).


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The Two Faces of Change
Author: Dan Johnston Ph.D.

Change wears two faces. There is the face of danger and the face of opportunity. The danger face is usually seen first. You may have to look hard to find the opportunity face.


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The Top Three Ways to Overcome the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season (And Reduce Holiday Stress)
Author: Donna P. Lendzyk

The Holiday Season can be a wonderful time of year, filled with lovely decorations, gift exchanges, visits with friends and family and delicious meals. But for many of us, the Holiday Season can also be quite overwhelming with all the added activities such as decorating our homes, selecting, buying, wrapping and exchanging gifts and hosting friends and family while we prepare multi-course elaborate meals! The question is, “What can we do to Overcome Overwhelm during the Holidays?”


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The Top Ten Reasons to Play
Author: Linda Naiman & Assoc. Inc

1. Play is the path to fun and profit.


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The Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series
Author: Lester J. Robinson III FICF

The Testimonials of how my guests lives improved after being on the Complementary Health TV Series


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The Stress of Difficult People
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

"They call him a wit. They¡¯re half right!". Obnoxious, nasty people - they're a big part of our stress load, at work or at home. They might be a boss, a customer, co-worker, neighbour or spouse. Any peaceful workplace or family can be disrupted by one person with a grudge, a mental illness, personality problem or drug addiction. But as with all stress, your reaction to that difficult person is under your control.


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The Softening Practice
Author: Gregory Newman, M.S.

I’m fascinated with people. Whether I’m standing in line at the grocery or sitting in an airport, I’m often noticing--with great curiosity--how we breathe, move and shape our bodies as we go through the world and relate with each other.


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The Secret to Successful Self Improvement is "Self"
Author: Dominick A. De Santis

From friends and colleagues who want to quit smoking to people I know in drug rehab, one thing has been constant in their quest to achieve their goal, that is their personal commitment. Personal commitment or convincing one's self that this is what you really want is not easy. It is very difficult to lose weight, stop smoking or change a habit we have been doing for years. You can only be successful when you have accepted that you want this change more that keeping the habit you wish to change.


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The Rut Race
Author: Suz Andreasen

The search for meaning: the quest for greater happiness. Life is a series of questions that are as old as time. We all want to know why we live, why we die, and why we love. As humans, we invariably end up walking the line between what we want and what we already have. Without the presence of purpose our lives, we work to make ends meet, often feeling lost in the process of basic survival. Whether it is our jobs or our relationships, life is abundant with hard choices. We are often lured into activities that fill their lives, like eating too much, spending too much or working too much - but at the end of the day, we feel desperately unhappy and dissatisfied. We look in the mirror and ask: Why am I here? Why do I feel alone? How can I change?


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The “Right Woman or Man Theory”
Author: Lynne Namka

“I Need to Be Right” Way of Thinking


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The Power Of The Word "NO"
Author: Carol Halsey

There are several good time management tools, and one of the best is the word, “no.” Why is it that we have such a hard time saying this small, two-letter word? If you are overloaded with work, overstressed, and continuously working overtime just to keep up, it may be because you do not say “no” often enough.


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The Power of Breath / Practice now and feel better!
Author: Bette Phelan

The act of breathing is the body's most vital and basic function, yet many of us pay little attention to our breath. We have never learned how to breathe correctly!


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The New Epidemic: Anxiety -Panic - Depression
Author: Elizabeth Bohorquez, RN, SRN, CPH

Question: More people seem to be suffering with anxiety attacks than ever before & I'm one of them. I hate the idea of living my life on medications, but without them I'm afraid to leave home. It bothers me that I can't get a handle on this part of my life. My medical tests show I am in good health. What am I missing here? RHONDA


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The Meditation Primer: It's Easier Than You Think!
Author: Ali Sharifi

When most of us think about meditation, we envision a Tibetan monk wearing little more than a tattered orange robe, sitting at the top of a desolate mountain, pondering the sound of one hand clapping (which by the way is “Ohm?. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have that kind of spare time. The good news is that this is only one of more than a thousand ways to meditate. You don’t need to swear off humanity to reap the countless benefits of meditation. So, what do you need? Well, for starters, you need to learn some of the various methods of meditation out there. It also helps to be able to dedicate at least 5 minutes to meditation each day.


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The Light of Love
Author: Ron Scolastico, Ph.D.

THE LIGHT OF LOVE: Creating a powerful spiritual experience--an attunement adapted by Ron Scolastico, taught by the Guides:


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The joy of drumming
Author: Greg Cox

Currently there is a lot of research going on about the healing effects of drumming. To long time drummers this is something that we have always known. We find it all quite amusing to see eminent scientists and doctors now claiming it can help ailments such as depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s, emotional and mental problems and just general STRESS.


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The Disabling Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Author: Nicole Niemiec

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, approximately 10 percent of Americans currently suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD) and related disorders.


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[Stress Management] The Clock is Ticking
Author: Charlie Badenhop

1. A Story.


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The Big Game: The Tug of War of Life
Author: Lynne Namka ?1991

Do as I say! If only you would....


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The Best Way to Reduce Stress: Start Young
Author: Zach Brull

Would we, as adults, be so reliant on drugs and anti-depressants to get us through the day if we had learned how to effectively cope with stress when we were kids? Dr. Nadeane McCaffrey, PhD believes that the dependence on anti-depressants exhibited by many adults has a lot to do with the lack of life skill training they received as children.


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The Art & Science of Meditation
Author: John Pronchik

Let me begin with a bold assertion. We were not put on this planet to suffer. We were not born to make mistakes. Life is in our hands and “the choices we make dictate the life that we lead—to thine own self be true”. It is our ignorance of life that is at the basis of our mistakes and suffering. From this we conclude that something fundamental must be missing in the field of education.


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Terrorism-related Stress: How to tell if you need help
Author: Beth Mares, clinical member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists

After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre many people were in shock for days or even a couple of weeks. That was normal. People are worried about war, bioterrorism, and the world situation. That is normal. Muslims and middle-eastern immigrants are also worried about increased bigotry and racist violence. That is normal too. However, many people are in such a state of stress that there is talk of a looming mental health crisis.


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Ten Ways to Relax on the Go
Author: Mike Moore

1. Take three deep breaths slowly. It really works to relax the body and mind.


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Take Time to Pamper Yourself
Author: Lisa Tuttle

Her dog needs fed. Sunday School lessons await her attention. Dirty dishes and laundry haunt her dreams. The boss wants her to work through the weekend, and her children need help with their science fair projects. With responsibilities to family, work, and church crowding in, taking personal time to pamper herself ranks last on her “to do” list. And yet aiming a little T.L.C. her own way may enable her to accomplish more than she would by pushing to the edge of her endurance.


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Take a break, before it's too late...
Author: Nisandeh Neta

Hey, my friend. Got a minute?


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"Take a break and indulge yourself. Orange essential oil portrait."
Author: Francoise Rapp

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Stress-Less/Back to School
Author: Lori Lite

“A schedule change from summer to school is enough to create feeling of stress and anxiety for some children.”


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Stress Relievers 1
Author: Subhashis Das Gupta

1. Enjoy the work, not the fruits


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Stress Relief - An Industry For Self Induced Stress
Author: Roy Thomsitt

Stress Relief – An Industry for Self Inflicted Stress


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Stress on the Job
Author: Susan Stewart

The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health organizations.


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STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE
Author: Dr. Al Infande

Stress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s not all bad.


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Stress Management for the New Year: The Rest of the Story
Author: Pat Swan, M.S., Life and Relationship Coach

Here we are in January 2004. Perhaps you are like many of the people I talk to who have moved on from the stress of the holidays and are now feeling the stress of everyday life. Would you really like to reduce or even eliminate some of the stress rather than just “manage” it? Would you like a healthier, happier life?


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Stress is Not the Enemy
Author: Derby Stewart-Amsden at Ashwhin

Stress is implicated as one of the primary factors behind many health complaints. It has been linked to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, asthma and the functioning of our immune system - which means everything from full blown AIDS to the common cold is effected by the stress in our lives.


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Stress is a Laughing Matter!
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

"We don't laugh because we're happy - we're happy because we laugh!" William James:


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Stress Could Be Causing Your Diabetes
Author: Brigitte Synesael

All through time stress has played a role in our lives. The challenged economic environment that we live in today is a perfect recipe for stress overload in many individuals. When faced with stressful situations, the body produces an increased amount of and epinephrine. This influx of hormones affects a number of other facets in our body that are geared to maintaining optimum health. It is becoming more evident that if stress is not dealt with properly, it manifests itself into a number of common disorders.


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Stress & Memory
Author: Susie Mantell

Q: I have been under such physical and emotional stress lately, I even forgot my dad's birthday. Does stress effect memory...and if so, how?


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Stress & Burnout: The Adrenal Factor / Psychosomatics
Author: Jeremiah P. Huck

I was a psychotherapist for years before I got involved in the holistic movements....before I became a shaman. I had a strong interest in psychosomatic problems. The popular approach at that time, which is still common, was that many body problems, pains, etc., were all in the head.


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Stress - How To Manage Effectively
Author: V.Ananatha Krishnan

Stress is very common in all walks of life and in all occupations. There are different kinds of stress, such as acute, episodic and chronic. Each one has its own list of symptoms and triggers that set it off. Chronic stress is the most dangerous one because it can affect a persons health and welfare and lead to depression if he/she cannot develop methods of stress relief. This is the gnawing feeling that people encounter day after day. It can be related to work, an unhappy marriage, money problems or a whole host of things that cause people to become very unhappy with their lives. People who suffer from this condition often cannot see anything good about their lives, It can lead to suicide, heart attacks and as research has shown, cancer.


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Strategies for Eliminating and Managing Stress
Author: Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed.

To combat modern day stressors, you need to realize that things are going to go the way they are going to go, so you may as well just relax. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice extreme self-care which means putting your own needs first. We have had it backwards for far too long, taking care of yourself first is not selfish, it is essential. Invest in yourself in all areas of your life, to include: personal services, massage therapy, body workers, counselors/coaches.


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Stop Talking to Brick Walls
Author: Linda Carlson and Dr. Thomas Carlson

A new discovery called ICTech (I see tek) tells us that people are born with an automatic response to information. They feel good and understand clearly when this in-born response is used. The way your brain was born to respond to input of any kind is called the Natural Style. Research shows that 92% of the thousands tested had changed their in-born response to one they thought worked better, a Learned Style. Changing the Natural Style to a Learned Style causes stress. So 92% of the people with whom you come into contact every day are already under stress or pressure - including you.


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Spiritual Retreats A Necessity
Author: Annie B. Lawarence, PhD

Stress May Be Making You Sick! 90% of all illness in our fast paced society is stress induced. Do you realize, how many people walk around with unnatural amounts of stress? Stress and tension can become a normal feeling in your body. Medical doctors will soon be prescribing that people take a day every month to go on retreat, a long weekend every three months, and a longer sabbatical on a regular basis, simply to recharge their batteries and survive the intensity of our societies' high stress levels. Retreat centers around the country are more full than ever before.


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Slow Down, Life is Meant to Be Enjoyed
Author: Mike Moore

Have you ever found yourself rushing to get somewhere when you have all the time in the world to get there? It's almost as if we have been programmed to move quickly under any and all circumstances.


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Sleeping in tune with the body
Author: Simon Hill

Sleep is arguably the single most important factor in good health. We are not healthy unless our sleep is healthy. Yet compared with diet or exercise little is discussed about sleep.


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Sleep Is Important In Times Of Crisis
Author: Robert W. Clark MD and National Sleep Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2001


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Simplicity and September 11
Author: © Nita Jackson

In light of what our country is remembering as we her rumors of war, I have a hard time not taking time to acknowledge what happened on September 11.


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Simple words can change your life
Author: Linda Tracy Jones

You may have noticed how powerful the words you use can be. On the positive side, many words will bring on a warm and happy feeling immediately, when you hear them or think of them. The name of a place you have lived or visited, a person's name, a food, a movie - it could be anything.


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Simple Ways to Handle Stress
Author: Hanne Heilesen

If you've ever suffered from stress, you'll know how it feels. Tension headaches, back pain, acid stomach are among the physical symptoms. Emotionally stress causes temper outbursts, weepiness, inertia and a mind racing with thoughts about what needs to be done. We know it is bad for our health, especially in the long run, but many of us have learnt to live with the toils of everyday stress The good news is that there are some simple, free ways of reducing stress. It's all about letting go of the emotions in a safe, appropriate way.


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Simple Steps To Relieve Stress In Your Work Day
Author: Carol Halsey

Volumes of articles, books and manuals have been written on time management and organization in the workplace. We read all with good intentions, but seldom follow through with any real commitment. And yet we feel overwhelmed and stressed at work. A little organization will relieve that stress in your work day. It will result in having more confidence in yourself when dealing with customers, competitors and supervisors. Let's touch on a few easy ways to begin the process.


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Shifting Focus: Two Essential Keys for Handling Pressure
Author: Peter Murphy

Handling pressure is easy when you know how and the importance of this came home to me a number of years ago. Through a friend I met a man who had his own successful training business. He conducted corporate training events with an emphasis on teamwork. Not only was he doing well financially he also seemed to be really enjoying his work.


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Seven Ways to Triumph Over the Lonely Holiday Blues
Author: GinaMaria Jerome

It happens every year. Many people seem full of holiday cheer and happiness, yet you find yourself feeling lonely and disconnected. There are ways to reach out this holiday season, experience comfort in the warmth of new friends, and maybe even make a difference in someone’s life.


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Seven Ways to De-Stress Now!
Author: Barbara J. Faison

1. Disconnect. Pick one day to disconnect from all technology for one hour. Turn off all the phones, pagers, televisions and computers, including email. Once you disconnect,sit and allow yourself to be still. The mind needs time to relax and recharge and it cannot do that with external stimuli. Once you have disconnected for one hour make it a regular practice. When you get still and quiet you will be able to reflect, re-connect and recharge your energy.


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Seven Steps for Dealing with Doubt
Author: Timothy J. O'Brien

No matter how positive and convinced we are, sometimes, doubt creeps in. Doubt can deteriorate into guilt or a loss of confidence. Left unattended, doubt can become a downward spiral into the inability to act, crippling our plans, confusing our minds.


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Seven Secrets to a Stress Free Holiday for Busy Professionals
Author: Judi Finneran and Joanie Winberg

Many busy professionals are challenged by juggling their time effectively during the hectic holiday season. So we have taken some time of ours to help you in managing yours. Please consider these seven tips as your holiday gift from Seven Strategies for Success. Enjoy.


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Seven Secrets in the Art of - Letting Go of Stuff?
Author: Darren Johnson

Bad or unhealthy habits are difficult to change, or let go of - so are unhealthy relationships. Many times we are not sure how to truly let go of certain elements in our lives. We must first realize what letting go really is. In the audio tape program “The Art Of Letting Go Of Stuff? (published by InsideOut Learning 1-800-374-1081), these 7 steps are described to assist one in the process of making positive life changes, or letting go.


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Secrets to Sound Sleep
Author: Susie Michelle Cortright

Feeling drowsy? You may not be getting enough sleep.


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Secret Plan to Achieve Your Desires
Author: Lisa van den Berg

Secret Plan to Achieve Your Desires


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Searching for Solitude
Author: Marti Eicholz, Ph.D.

Are you a person who looks forward to being alone and thrives on solitude, or one who feels anxious and uncomfortable at the mere thought of spending time alone?


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Rush Hour Meditation
Author: Rodrigo Pocius

The Rush Hour can be a noisy environment and the ride to work may leave one exhausted and moody, making for a bad day. The following exercise can increase your energy for the day and allow you to arrive to work in a positive mood. It can be practiced on a train, bus or plane.


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Relax Or You’re Going To End Up Like All My Dead Friends
Author: Jan Tincher

Are you taking one step forward and two steps back in finances, relationships, or some other area of your life?


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Relax in Your Own Time and Space !
Author: Linda Scamons

Everyone looks forward to the holidays in the hope of finding relaxation and new experiences. It is surprising, however that many people cannot forget their work when the holiday begins! I know because my friends and I have complained about this in the past. When visiting a cathedral, a castle or even walking on the beach it is a natural response for a teacher to view the situation as an educational visit. This brings to mind a coach party of 70 children and 9 adults all carrying bags and packed lunches!


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Relax and Get More Done
Author: Heather Mundell

The faster you work and the harder you work, the more you get done, right? Most of us American workers believe this, so in response to pressure at work and at home we figure out ways to squeeze more tasks into less time. We are used to stress and thrive on it. In fact stress is our badge of honor, and the more of it we feel, the more we feel we must be accomplishing. But do we actually know whether stress helps us maximize our productivity?


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Reduce Stress...Communicate!
Author: Dr. David Rainham

Talk your way out of a stressful situation


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Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Immune System:
Author: By Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.

Stress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or becoming susceptible to illness and disease. Stress can weaken the immune system and accelerate the aging process. The ability to relax and rejuvenate promotes wellness, vitality and longevity.


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Reduce Anxiety About Decison Making
Author: Kathy Gates, Professional Life Coach

What’s the alternative to making decisions?


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Redefine Yourself
Author: Ms. Anjali Mahaldar

How do you define yourself? As a mother, daughter, wife, friend, husband, son, teacher, student, lawyer, accountant, or any one of a myriad different titles? Or do you define yourself by others' perception of you? Do any of these come close to your own knowledge, your own personal experience of who you really are?


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Recipes For Stress
Author: Charlie Badenhop

It is within your power to reduce the stressful reactions that you have. A key to changing your reactions is being able to track the way in which you generate stress.


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Quieting the Mind
Author: Kim Eickhoff

Quieting the mind is about creating mental wellness. Many of us live in very fast paced worlds where our minds are constantly spinning to try and keep up. We have appointments to keep, bills to pay, children to feed, money to make, ladders to climb, it seems like it never stops. In this age of technology and the speed of which the information we are to learn and understand is growing by leaps and bounds. Most of the time while we are trying to handle all of these challenges the one thing that does take a back seat and suffers is our personal health and wellness. Learning how to quiet the mind is the first step in putting our health back where it belongs, at the top of our priority list.


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Quieting the Mind
Author: Kim Eickhoff

The philosophy behind Working it Out, Within, comes from the idea that in order for us all to create and live our best lives externally, we must have a certain level of understanding of who we are internally. What I mean by this is what our values, beliefs, needs, boundaries, abilities, and priorities are. When we become clear on these various characteristics, we can then go out and actively pull into our lives things that reflect these qualities. For example, we will choose careers that are in line with these internal characteristics, we will form relationships that honor these qualities, and we will participate in certain activities and behaviors that are extensions of who we are and what is important to us. We will set boundaries around these qualities in ourselves so that we will be better prepared to protect and honor ourselves.


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Quiet Your Mind and Improve Your Life!
Author: Chris Hampton

Most of us go through each day tolerating a running chatter in our minds. Although it is unique to each of us, this mental chatter often takes the form of imaginary arguments, ceaseless catch phrases, parts of songs, fear based scenarios, and an unlimited number of other habitual thought patterns.


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Promoting Balance in Your Daily Life
Author: Francoise Rapp

It can be a real challenge to stay balanced with the busy lives we lead today. We're not only trying to juggle our work and home lives, but somehow we manage to find time to exercise, eat right, maintain important relationships, and enjoy our social lives. With all this stress, it's important to take regular short breaks to revitalize and replenish our energy. We need to make time to put our daily stresses aside and remind ourselves of those things that are most important to us, and most of all to enjoy the moment. By doing so on a regular basis, we will enhance inner happiness.


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Procrastination Paula
Author: Donald Wetmore

It’s Monday, and oh, how Paula hates Mondays. “Blue Monday? “It’s a jungle out there and a rat race? she reminds herself. In fact, she has a bumper sticker on her car that reads, “I just had a whole week’s worth of Mondays?


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Proactively Speaking Up - With a Smile
Author: Linda D Tillman, PhD

An opportunity for advocating for yourself by speaking


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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Author: Jef Gazley, M.S.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental and emotional condition that has its origins in a physical and/or mentally traumatic event that occurred anywhere from a few days to several years in the past. PTSD can develop by one overwhelming trauma as in 9/11 or by a series of smaller traumas or abuses occurring over several years such as living in an alcoholic home. It can be recognized from symptoms such as recurrent and persistent recollections of the traumatic event and recurring dreams of the event.


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PLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENT
Author: Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW

There I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items


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Peace Of Mind At The Workplace
Author: Remez Sasson

Work brings together people of different characters and behavior, and this often causes friction, resentment and stress. Sometimes the boss is too demanding, colleagues may be unpleasant, there might be too much work or the working conditions may not be comfortable. The job may be boring, there might be competition or envy between the workers or the customers may be uncongenial or unfriendly. No wonder there is tension and stress.


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Panic Attacks Don't Have to Drive You Crazy
Author: Bryan M. Knight, MSW, PhD.

A client wrote:


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Over 35 Ways of Controlling Stress: Absolutely Necessary to Control Smoking and Weight!
Author: M. Vance Romane

Summery:


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ONLINE reviews - Forgivness
Author: Maria Marsala

Forgiving someone does not mean "Okay, you can continue to treat me like a doormat." It doesn't mean that the person can continue to treat you in a disrespectful way. But what does it mean? How does forgiving others help you? This month's sites offer a number of valuable resources, processes, and ideas that will help you decide what forgiveness means to you.


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Old Shoe Revived
Author: Patty Lesondak

In 1996 I was feeling like an old worn out shoe. I had no spring in my step and just didn’t shine anymore. What was I going to do? I was not real thrilled about conventional medicine and decided I would investigate alternative medicine.


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Mountain Climbing over Molehills
Author: Rhoberta Shaler, PhD

Someone has said that the greatest cause of ulcers is mountain-climbing over mole-hills! Is that the way you get your exercise? Many folks allow themselves to be thrown off course by minor or imaginary threats. Often they interpret these as life-or-death, or do-or-die situations. They put so much energy into their worries that there is none available for progress. Some even believe that worrying demonstrates caring. This is misguided, too.


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Moralizing Ourselves Through Humor
Author: Izzy Gesell

"Morale -- the level of individual psychological well-being based on such factors as a sense of purpose and confidence in the future."


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Mindfulness: You're Soaking In It!
Author: Maya Talisman Frost

Looking for a bit more mindfulness in your daily life? Relax. You're soaking in it!


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Meditation and Relaxation
Author: Simon Hill

Our lives are full of stresses and pressures, some we create ourselves, others we cannot control. Coping with the stresses of modern life is an essential skill and there are many techniques available to us, techniques with a long history. Within the pages of this site you will find courses and information on many of these techniques from massage to meditation, take time to explore them and you will learn much.


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MEDITATION - THE ESSENCE OF DHYANA
Author: YAMIN MEMON

THE MEANING OF DHYANA:- The real menaing of dhyana is to turn your inner senses on the right tract, to become stable in your nature and not to indulge in excesses.


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MEDIA ALERT!
Author: Ian Stewart

One of the first and one of the most valuable steps in obtaining my freedom was to stop watching the news on TV or listening to it on the radio.


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May the Budgie of Happiness Sit on Your Head
Author: Maureen Killoran

My grandmother, Mimi, was a great solitaire player. My family legacy is mainly memories, so I especially cherish my few tangible mementos. Especially a photograph of Mimi, when she was in her mid-70’s, sitting at the kitchen table, solitaire game in progress and a small green “budgie” (aka parakeet in this country) atop her head.


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Managing Stress in Body, Mind & Spirit
Author: Dawn Groves

The word ”stress” conjures a variety of unpleasant images: workaholism, muscle pain, exhaustion, short temper, sleeplessness. Stress management rivals weight loss as topic du jour for magazines, newspapers, even books. As a result, now there’s another familiar association to stress reduction: boredom. That’s because despite the compelling new research about its long-term effects, the most effective tools to manage it haven’t changed for aeons!


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Manage the Stressors and Enjoy Your Holidays
Author: Laura Silva Quesada

The 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:


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Maintain The Juggling Act
Author: Deborah Sullivan

In a recent survey of 1,361 managers, it was found that more than 30% of managers work more than 40 hours a week, almost 40% work more than 50 hours a week and 66% report feeling under pressure constantly. *


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LUCKY DAY THINKING
Author: Terry L. Sumerlin

The Del Lago Golf Course, near Lake Conroe, was beautiful. It was a nice fall, south Texas morning. Well, as nice as 95 degrees gets in mid September. I’d already spoken four times in two days, and was to speak two more times before heading home. A round of golf, with good friends, sounded like a great way to relax. The way I play golf, I probably should have chosen to relax over a good book.


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Love Makes The World Go Round
Author: Lisa van den Berg

I must admit to being a whole half of one of those really soppy, wonderful marriages you see on rose tinted TV.


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Look To Trees To Help You Keep Balanced And Focussed While Achieving Your Dreams
Author: Ofa Morgan

Do you remember looking up through the branches of a beautiful, leafy tree, on a warm sunny day? How the sunlight filtering through the lush greeness, seemed to take on an almost magical quality?


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Listening to the body
Author: Aboodi Shabi

Most of you will be familiar with the idea of going to couple counselling or marriage guidance. Some of you may have even tried it to give your relationship extra support at a difficult time.


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LIGHTENING THE LOAD
Author: Beverly Stewart

Why do I do it? Hauling round a huge sack load of stuff. My stash, my bundle of negativity. They're all in there. My little niggly doubts, my vague unnamed anxieties, the BIG ones - huge, whopper fears. Unconsciously collected over the years and crammed into my sack for safe keeping. Stock piled for my ego to poke about in and find things there to induce me to worry and even panic.


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Life Skill Strategies for Beating the Holiday Blues
Author: Jill Raiguel

Are you dreading the holidays? Are you afraid of slipping into negative habits? Do you feel pressured to spend time with people you don’t like? Do you feel out of control? Applying some holiday life skills lessons you can begin to create a meaningful, fun and nurturing holiday for you and your family. It takes time and effort to learn new behaviors, but, life skills students tell me over and over again the rewards are worth it.


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Learn 4 simple and effective tools to uplift your Spirit everyday!
Author: Francoise Rapp

You can uplift your Spirit by using the followings tools on a daily basis:


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Laughter for Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

Summer is here, our days are packed full and we often become stressed. We sometimes have so much going on we think there's no time to laugh and have fun. Wrong! There is good news! Smiling and laughter are really good for your health! And the more you do them the better!


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Landmark Education: How to Live Life Free of Stress – An Interview with Joe DiMaggio
Author: Dr. Joe DiMaggio

Landmark Education


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Just Say "No"
Author: Dr. Donald Wetmore

I used to put everyone else's requests and needs first and if there was any time left over at the end of the day for what I needed and wanted to do, that was acceptable. That is until I began to realize that if you and I are going to be effective time managers, we have to stay away from allocating our time solely on the basis of those who demand it. Instead, if you and I are going to be effective time managers, we have to allocate our time on the basis of those who deserve it.


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Job Stress and Computer Programmers
Author: Beth Mares

Excessive workplace stress has increased dramatically in the past few years of sharply increased competition and "corporate downsizing"--that is, downsizing the workforce, but not necessarily the work. Without effective help, both employees and the self-employed can fall prey to burnout, depression, addictions, marriage breakdown, and a deterioration of physical health. In addition, there are particular occupational hazards which programmers face. Not surprisingly, then, programmers who a few years ago would never have thought of consulting a psychotherapist are doing so now.


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January Soul Snacks
Author: Susie Cortright

Soul Snacks are spontaneous time-outs: creative ways you can nurture your spirit in 15 minutes or less.


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It won't hurt!!
Author: Kyna Morrison

It won’t hurt!


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It is Looking Up for Stress Relief
Author: Dr Graeme Teague

No this is not related to praying, this is how your brain works. Looking up will reduce your stress…..immediately. Why, you may be asking?


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Is Your Life Out Of Control? Then Do Something About It!
Author: Maria Marsala

When it comes to living "out of control", often, you're the last person to truly realize it. It is so easy to become caught up in a cycle or circle of negativity, self-sabotaging, struggle, adrenaline addiction (or another addiction) or even depression. Sometimes "out of control" shows its face with us trying to control every outward person, place or thing possible. Other times, you may notice that you never have enough time or you're always working on some important project - never really enjoying yourself. It many start so innocently and then before you know it, you're caught up in the muck!


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Is Your Car The Only Place WhereYou Feel Like You're in Control?
Author: Sopan Greene

http://www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com


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Introverts are Not Mentally Ill!
Author: Nancy R. Fenn

One of the biggest differences between introverts and extroverts is how they react to stress.


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Instant Relaxation Anytime Anywhere
Author: Peter Murphy

If there was a way of relaxing quickly and easily in any situation would you want to know what it is?


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IN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK
Author: Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.

IN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK


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Identifying Stress: Why Good Health Leaks Away
Author: Kevin Roberts RMT

Most of those who are open to the so-called alternative or complementary therapies are familiar with the many studies showing how stress is related to disease and dysfunction. Stress could be defined as a force that strains or deforms, in our case it hampers our ability to stay balanced and healthy. The causes of stress are often cited as pressure in the workplace, trouble in relationships and even rush hour traffic; all quite vague and widely ranging and, perhaps most importantly, never questioned sources of this drain on our health. Since stress is such a central theme in all illness, it is in our best interest to be exact and thorough in our investigation. While many therapies are aimed at reducing or relieving stress already accumulated, the purpose of this article is to stop stress at the source, before we are affected by it.


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I Care … But not that much!
Author: Paul Shearstone

A simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following:


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I Care … But not that much!
Author: Paul Shearstone

A simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following:


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How to Worry-Write
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater their power to harm us" - Voltaire


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How To Tackle Challenges That Make You Feel Overwhelmed
Author: Carol Halsey

How To Tackle Challenges That Make You Feel Overwhelmed


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FOUR REASONS WHY WE PROCRASTINATE
Author: Carol Halsey

Have you ever spent time thinking about a task you need to tackle but keep putting off, then spend time telling yourself you just must get started and wondering when you will start it, and then feeling guilty because you are working on other tasks instead. Yet this one keeps hanging over your head. If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the many people who procrastinate, and procrastination is probably the biggest time waster.


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How to Stay Sane While Commuting, & Improve Your Life At the Same Time
Author: JudyLynn Wetherill

Commuting might be one of the most challenging things one has to do on a daily basis. If it was just you and you were able to avoid dealing with others along the way then maybe it would be more tolerable. For most individuals are feeling as unhappy about their situation as you are. Occasionally the individuals you connect with are uplifting and inspirational if you are not in your own little cell called a vehicle. Now on days there is much effort put into carpooling which is a fabulous idea yet when I am on the freeway still I see the majority of vehicles with only one person in each.


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How to Solve Your Money Problems
Author: Kathy Miller

When the bills start piling up and creditors start calling, you might want to crawl under a rock until your circumstances improve. Unfortunately, ignoring the problem by leaving mail laying around unopened and letting the answering machine screen incoming calls will only make your situation worse. Putting off addressing financial issues costs you more money in interest and finance charges while robbing you of your peace of mind.


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How to Reduce Stress and Reverse the Aging Process
Author: Debbie Mandel

Debbie Mandel


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How To Overcome Stress
Author: Kimberly S. Phillips

Stress and burnout is another reason why people don’t stay on course. Many people become overwhelm by stress in their lives. Stress is when a person’s mind, body, and spirit begins to lose energy; when energy is lost then usually one of the three: mind, body, or spirit, begins to lose momentum and begin to deteriorate. Burn out is when you no longer have the drive and can’t keep up with your current rate or pace you are going in your life.


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How to Manage Unruly Parents
Author: Debbie Mandel

It’s hard enough raising children, guiding and gently nudging them into careers and social relationships, but little did we know that our aging parents would pose the greater challenge. When our parents need help, but refuse it; when they have endless demands, but we never do enough; when they are incapable of activities of daily living, but deny it, we become stressed, unhappy and confused. The whole family becomes afflicted and stuck in this quandary: What power do we have over our parents to compel them to let us do what is good for them?


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How To Make Your (Home) Office Reflect You
Author: Maria Marsala

If you're reading this, then you are spending quite a bit of time in a room or corner of your home you call "my home office". The "feel" of this area is so important to your creativity - not to mention your sanity! Below are some questions your office has been meaning to ask you! Use these questions to get your home office into tip-top shape and make it a room in which you really enjoy spending your time.


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How to Live Life Free of Stress
Author: Dr. Joe DiMaggio

How to Live Life Free of Stress – An Interview with Joe DiMaggio


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How to Let Go of Stress
Author: Burt Goldman

Most Problems are Caused by Stress


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How to Diffuse Hostile or Aggressive Behavior
Author: Carol James

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?


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How to Brighten the Winter Blahs
Author: Debbie Mandel

Debbie Mandel


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How Stressed Out Are YOU?
Author: Dr. David Thomas, LMHC

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?


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How Stress Symptoms Affect Brain Function
Author: Carolyn Gross

Carolyn Gross


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How Snoring Can Cause Stroke
Author: Christian Goodman

Most of the time snoring is only thought to be irritating for the partner of snorers. In the worst causes lack of sleep. But new surveys show that if serious snoring can cause damage to the arteries, which may lead to stroke.


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How Self-Employed People Can Reduce Daily Stress
Author: Dennis R. Tesdell

Self-employed people often have much more stress on a daily basis than someone working for a firm or a large company. Whether you are a doctor, attorney, CPA, dentist, coach, accountant, or retail business owner, you don't have some of the "stress buffers" you might have if you were not the boss (or one of the bosses).


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How Do You Get Them to Buy-in to Your Idea?
Author: Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach

“How can I get them to buy-in to this idea?” Anna, a bank manager, asked me. She had an idea for restructuring the department. She knew it would work, but only if everyone would agree to it.


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How can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer
Author: Kyna Morrison

How can you afford NOT to hire a Professional Organizer?


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How Breathing Differently Can Make You Happier
Author: Adam Eason

"When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire." – Quote from an 11-year-old’s science exam


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How Are You Achieving Rejuvenation for Peak Performance?
Author: Susan Edwards

When was the last time that you truly took a mental break from work? Many of us in North America are now getting out our calendars to gear up for summer vacations, so it’s timely to discuss how we use our “downtime” to enhance our ability to excel in our businesses and our workplaces.


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How 6 minutes can change your life…. FOREVER!!
Author: Arun Goel

In this issue, I'm going to tell you about a SINGLE technique that has helped thousands get over their blues and stress.


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Hot to Rid Yourself of Stress at Work
Author: Lisa van den Berg

HOW TO RID YOURSELF OF STRESS AT WORK. Copyright (c) Lisa van den Berg


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High-Tech Stress: Get Healthy from the Inside-Out
Author: Harry Rodenhi

Stress and other unhealthy symptoms can easily come upon us in uncertain times like these. Combined with what is (or often seems to be) a much faster pace of life, it’s no wonder that most of us from time to time can lose perspective on our jobs, our careers, our relationships - even our lives in general. Technological advances certainly contribute to this acceleration, and thus are viewed by many as “part of the problem”. Others, especially the people and organizations that are part of this high-tech revolution, see them more as “part of the solution”. Yet today even many in high-tech find that they are being adversely impacted by this uncertain, increasingly fast-paced and dynamic industry.


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High School Stress
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

High school years should be a great experience, but many demands and rapid changes can make them one of the most stressful times of life. Students today face increasing amounts of schoolwork, a rapidly changing curriculum, assignment deadlines and exams; they worry about selecting careers and post secondary programs, and they must balance schoolwork with sports, hobbies and social life. They have conflicts with parents, friends, siblings; have to cope with unpredictable moods, concerns about appearance, fitting in with a peer group - and also handle love relationships and sexuality. Money is always a worry, as is dealing with issues of alcohol and drugs - and now there's a new fear of violence in and around schools. As if that wasn't enough, they have to deal with all this while undergoing rapid physical and emotional changes - and without the benefit of life experience.


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High Anxiety
Author: Connie Barrett

We feel anxious when something about life threatens us. It could be an unexpected circumstance, a situation which is anticipated with dread, or the need to make a major decision. It could be anything which feels threatening or dangerous.


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Healthy Support - Do you know how to give it and get it?
Author: Maria Marsala, Life & Business Evolution Coach/Consultant/Speaker

For many giving another human being the support they require is not an easy thing. It means letting down our own judgment and wishes for that person - and REALLY supporting and encouraging them -- even if giving that support means that they move 3000 miles away. It's also about inner support and learning how to support ourselves. It's about watching the messages of the universe for their support and about not giving up on you! And oh... it's about walking over and under and through lots of mountains and pastures too.


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Happy Families
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

¡°Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family...in another city!¡± George Burns


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Happiness is Like a Butterfly
Author: Ken N McIsaac

"Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness." - Chuang-tzu (BC)


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HANDLING STRESS
Author: Craig Lock

Stress is a natural and unavoidable feature of modern life. When the pressures of life become too much and we can't cope, stress operates like a screw gradually turning tighter and tighter. Often we don't realise that we are under stress until the pressure becomes too much and the lid starts lifting... until we crack. Humans are vulnerable and live under an optimum level of stress every day, but they don't know how to cope when the pressure builds up too much...but what can we do about it?


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Got Stress?? Chapter Two: Our Emotions Are Conditional
Author: Merle McGuire

GOT STRESS??


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Got Stress?? Chapter Three
Author: Merle McGuire

GOT STRESS??


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Got Stress? Lose It Now
Author: Sharon Schurman

Are you 'stress heavy'? You bet. We are flooded with information now about how we are eating too much and need to cut way down on carbohydrates. We have to lose


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Give Yourself Permission to Feel: How to Lessen Post-Holiday Blues
Author: Richard O'Connor

This time of year you often hear stories on the TV news about holiday depression and how to cope with it. Though the holidays are a rough time emotionally, I've never seen many people who suffer from what could objectively be called holiday depression. Clinics like ours see many more depressed people after the holidays. My theory is that most people put on their character armor a little tighter at this time of year and do everything they can to get through a stressful time, then allow themselves to fall apart a little bit afterwards. They go through the motions, they go to the parties and dinners and family reunions, and if they feel a little sad or disappointed they stuff it, or have another drink. Then about mid-January we start getting calls from people who feel really terrible and don't understand why.


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Getting Organized for Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

If one of your main sources of stress is the sheer number of things that need to be done, being organized should help you feel more at peace. A good sense of organization will also make you more efficient. Simplifying will help you feel less overwhelmed. Everyone has their own personal style, so organize in a way that makes sense to you. Here are a few ideas to get you started:


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Get Rid Of The Pain In Your Butt NOW!
Author: Monte Hueftle

We have all been conditioned to accept that physical pain means something is wrong with our body. This is because the phenomena of pain disorders appear so much like a physical injury that it is difficult for any of us to accept that the pain could be caused by something other than a body that is in some way broken.


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Gardening for Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

In its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life. Try as we may, we can't really speed up a tomato plant and make it grow by our time table. We must adapt and in doing so, gardening offers us a gentle reminder about what's really important in life: food, water, warmth, a bit of loving attention, and some room to grow.


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Frustration is Fuel
Author: Dan Britt

One day, I met this fellow at the running track. Just by watching the intensity and passion in his face and his jogging, I could tell that he was driven by a deeper force – something was really motivating and fuelling him.


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For the Fun of It!
Author: Colleen Kilpatrick

"You were intended not only to work, but to rest, laugh, play, and have proper leisure and enjoyment."


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Food and Our Mood – Expert Question
Author: By Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, DietWatch.com

Q. I can’t seem to stick to a diet. I get so depressed all the time and food seems to comfort me. I eat because I’m unhappy and I’m unhappy because I eat. Do you have any ideas of what I could do? I need your help badly!


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Five Ways to Relax Instantly
Author: Andy Smith

1. Peripheral vision


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Five Steps to Stress Relief
Author: Brian Adamson

So, you’ve recognised that you are suffering from stress and you want to do something about it – congratulations, you are now TWO steps ahead of most people and well on the road to recovery from dis-ease. These five easy steps will get you well on your way and give you some momentum to keep going as well as gearing your systems up for the challenge.


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Fitting Meditation into your Daily Routine
Author: Ali Sharifi

Do you feel like you’re too busy to meditate? Can’t find a block of time to sit down for some deep relaxation? Well, I’m here to tell you it’s very possible to fit meditation into your daily routine, regardless of how busy you are. You see, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have super long meditation sessions to enjoy the benefits of meditation. I’ll teach you how to utilize the little time you have to the fullest.


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Finding Your Peaceful Center
Author: Connie Barrett

The week of September 11 I happened to be corresponding with one of the administrators of the Bach Centre in England. I mentioned my gratitude for Rescue Remedy, and he responded that it had been in wide use at the Centre that week, as well.


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Finding Your Peaceful Center
Author: Connie Barrett

The week of September 11 I happened to be corresponding with one of the administrators of the Bach Centre in England. I mentioned my gratitude for Rescue Remedy, and he responded that it had been in wide use at the Centre that week, as well.


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Faith Does Move Mountains
Author: Lisa van den Berg

It never ceases to amaze me.


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Exercise for Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

It is well known that exercise helps to alleviate stress. In fact, the American Council on Exercise reminds Americans that one of the most effective methods of stress relief is exercise. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Association endorses exercise as a way to reduce stress, and recommends cardiovascular exercise that elevates the heart rate for 15 to 30 minutes - three to four times per week.


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EXAMINE YOUR PRIORITIES IN THE WAKE OF TRAGEDY
Author: Pat Kilgannon, PCC, MEd

The aftermath of the tragic events of September 11 will stay with us forever engraved in our hearts and our minds. But as we begin to put the pieces of our lives back together, many of us find ourselves existing in a state of ambiguity. The old pieces of our lives just don't seem to fit anymore. While it was OK, before September 11, to, as one person told me "do what was necessary," it is no longer enough just to get by. It seems there has been a collective wake-up call for each of us to focus on what is truly important in our lives - to get our priorities straight and to discover our true passion and purpose.


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Emergencies -- How Organized and Prepared Are You?
Author: Susan W. Miller

Being organized is frequently about saving. It's about saving time saving money and saving those things that are precious and important to you so you will readily have them when you want them in the future.


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Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) on Stress
Author: William Pawluk, MD, MSc

The very presence of life means that stress is also present. The recognition of and the reaction to stressors is fundamental to physical and emotional existence. Our reactions to stressors are either healthy, that is adaptive, or unhealthy, that is maladaptive. Maladaptive reactions to stress created physical and psychological damage, if either too large to withstand or too frequent to recover from. An example of an adaptive physiologic response is perspiring when the body temperature increases. This response becomes maladaptive, or harmful, when the body is not able to perspire or if the stress continues too long and bodily fluids are not replenished. Stressors may also be psychological or mental. Again, the reaction may be helpful or harmful. For most of us, the use of the term "stress" refers most often to the negative psychological or physiological responses to life's stimuli.


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Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) on Stress
Author: William Pawluk, MD, MSc

The very presence of life means that stress is also present. The recognition of and the reaction to stressors is fundamental to physical and emotional existence. Our reactions to stressors are either healthy, that is adaptive, or unhealthy, that is maladaptive. Maladaptive reactions to stress created physical and psychological damage, if either too large to withstand or too frequent to recover from. An example of an adaptive physiologic response is perspiring when the body temperature increases. This response becomes maladaptive, or harmful, when the body is not able to perspire or if the stress continues too long and bodily fluids are not replenished. Stressors may also be psychological or mental. Again, the reaction may be helpful or harmful. For most of us, the use of the term "stress" refers most often to the negative psychological or physiological responses to life's stimuli.


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Easy stress relief solution
Author: Daniel Noyes

Stress relief is easily within your grasp. What if you could access a way to energize, find balance, joyful calm and stress management on a regular basis in your daily life?


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Dream it, Plan it, Create it
Author: Maria Marsala

Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?


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Do you Shout at YOUR children?
Author: James Middleton

(c) Copyright 2004 by James Middleton


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Do You Know You Have A Brain AND A Mind?
Author: Jan Tincher

Your mind is where you think your thoughts.


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Destressing The Stress
Author: Steve Pilkington

I want to say this up front and be emphatically clear. Stress is a self-induced state of mind and not brought on by external forces.


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Deck the Halls, Not Your Spouse: Managing Holiday Stress
Author: Rev. Alesia Matson D.D.

Rev. Alesia Matson D.D.


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Dealing with Work Overload
Author: David Rainham M.D., C.C.F.P.

"I have a very flexible boss. He lets me come in anytime I want before 9 and leave anytime I want after 5". (Source unknown)


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Dealing with stress? Here are some ways to make you feel better!
Author: Louise Hathway

Dealing with stress? Here are some ways to make you feel better!


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Dealing with stress.
Author: Debbie Waller BA (Hons) GQHP. GHR Reg. Aufh

What is stress?


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Dealing with Day-to-Day Stress the Ayurvedic Way
Author: Rama Kant Mishra

These are truly stressful times we live in. Body, mind, heart and spirit are all subjected to the ravages of day-to-day stress. Worries about security, economic difficulties, emotional trauma-stressors like these can take a toll on health and longevity if not addressed in a timely fashion.


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Crises - How To Avoid Them
Author: Carol Halsey

You have heard of Murphy’s Law, "If anything can go wrong, it


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Could You Be Increasing Your OWN Stress Level?
Author: Susie Mantell

WHAT, EXACTLY, IS "STRESS"?


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Coping With Chaos
Author: Mary Ann Hillier, MSM, FCC

Think over the past few years: the dot.com bust, the Enron scandals, economic downturn, the horror of the Twin Towers, anthrax, Iraq and now more economic hardships. As if this wasn't enough chaos for a lifetime, SARS threatens to spread across the globe. Just reading the above list feels overwhelming, doesn’t it? How can one function under so much confusion and uncertainty?


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Controlling and Managing Anger for Stress Relief
Author: Susan Stewart

Stress is an unavoidable condition of life today. It's a very natural reaction to situations that may cause us disappointment, hurt, frustration, sadness, confusion, shame or other negative emotions. It can be the result of hurt pride or unreasonable expectations. In some instances, angry emotions are beneficial; if we are being taken advantage of, anger motivates us to take action to correct the situation.


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Contagious Stress
Author: Keith K Wilhelm

Yes. Stress is contagious. Just ask my wife.


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Combat Stress by Creating Your Own Oasis
Author: Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. (Personal Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach)

Stress and anxiety can prematurely age our mind a