Systematic Stress Management Program Step 7: Communication & Stress Section Introduction What is Your Ear-Q? Ten Blocks to Effective Listening Listening Blocks in My Life Skills for Active Listening Improving Your Ear-Q Assertiveness Assertiveness Inventory Assertiveness with Other People The Benefits of Assertiveness Assertiveness Training – The L.A.D.D.E.R. Technique My Practice L.A.D.D.E.R. Decide on a […]
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Stress Management Whenever you’re tense, your pulse speeds up, your muscles tighten, your skin perspires, and your hand temperature increases. These changes can be easily monitored by a biofeedback machine, a device that provides “feedback” in the form of sounds or lights that go off in response to the tension and relaxation. Then by doing
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Stress Management Recognize and treat early signs. Burnout isn’t something that happens overnight. It occurs over time from repeated and unresolved frustration or constant pressure to perform or achieve. With burnout, you feel exhausted, worn out, and detached from others. You feel as if you have nothing more to give and simply do not care
Stress Management If you’ve ever mentally rehearsed a speech before you gave it, you may already have some idea of how advance playacting can help you prepare for stressful situations. (Athletes, musicians, salespeople, and actors do it all the time.) The idea is to imagine yourself feeling calm and confident in an otherwise stressful situation
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Substance Use & Abuse How to tell if you have a drinking or drug problem. If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, craving the substance can be as strong as the need for food or water. You are unable to stop using the substance even though it causes or worsens problems for you, family,
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Weight Control Size matters. Compared to years past, people are eating larger portions. The super-sizing of foods is one reason people’s waistlines and body weights are super-sizing , too. 20 years ago: 1.5 ounce muffin 210 calories Today: 4 ounce muffin 500 Calories Get the facts One portion of a food or beverage is often
Nutrition Did you know that about 70% of adults in the U.S. wait until 4:00 p.m. to decide what they’ll eat for dinner that day? Planning foods to eat for a day, a week, etc. is very helpful, because it: * Saves time and effort. It means fewer trips to the grocery store. It also
Nutrition “Chews” foods that keep you satisfied until dinner. Supersized fast food lunches and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger. They supersize your waistline, too. A better option is to prepare your own lunch with fresh and healthier foods. This lets you eat what you like and control calories, salt, fat, and sugar.
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Systematic Stress Management Program Step 4: Biofeedback/Relaxation Section Introduction The Mind/Body Bridge Biofeedback Training Record Breathing Exercises The Relaxation Response The Relaxation Reflex Mental Imagery Personal Mental Imagery Auto-Suggestion Stretching the Stress Triangle If the beach scene does not seem relaxing, choose another scene like a forest or a peaceful sunrise. A Personal Mental Imagery
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Nutrition Supersized fast-foods and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger, but supersize your waistline, too. Make your own lunch with healthier foods. * Choose fruits and veggies of different colors. * Eat salads with dark, leafy greens; veggies and fruits; chick peas, kidney, and other beans. Choose low-calorie salad dressing. * When cooking
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