Stress Management Cars are inching along bumper to bumper. The weather is foul. You’ve already been late to work twice this week. Every muscle in your body is beginning to feel tense. What a way to start the morning. Boy, are you in for a bad day! Auto commutes don’t have to be “stress on […]
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Stress Management Don’t think for one minute that kids lead stress-free lives. Carefree as childhood may seem to adults, children experience stresses that are as real to them as car payments and broken water heaters are to you. Coach your children in stress management so they can learn to handle setbacks and disappointments. Here’s how:
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Weight Control A simple measurement can help detect your health risks. Body Mass Index − BMI− estimates body fat based on height and weight. Underwater weighing gives a more exact measure of body fat, but is costly and not practical. BMI is used as a screening tool to place people in categories of underweight, normal
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. The following are
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Stress Management When nagging thoughts or worries stand in the way of feeling good, a technique called thought stopping is an effective way to eradicate them. The trick is to recognize negative thoughts, then reduce their impact. Here’s an example: You’re so distressed by a petty remark a coworker makes, you can’t concentrate on anything
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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. Using the “10
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Stress Management Good medicine is just a chuckle away. Is laughter really the best medicine? Studies show that hardy laughter improves blood flow, reduces stress, lessens pain, and burns calories. Some even say it has healing powers as it sends oxygen throughout the cells of your body. It’s also contagious. What’s so funny? Find something
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Weight Control If you weigh yourself every day, you’ll regret it. Of course, daily weigh-ins are tempting. When you’re working so hard to stay on a diet, you’re eager to see how you’re doing. But weighing yourself more than once a week may undermine your efforts. Here’s why: * Praise each family member’s existing healthy
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Weight Control If you’re looking for a magic potion to help you lose weight, look no farther than your faucet. Water, often taken for granted, is an important addition to a successful diet. It is recommended that adults drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Reducing diets should include plenty of water
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Weight Control Find a friend or a room full of others on similar paths. Getting support as you change lifestyle habits is important. It could be from a buddy who will listen to your woes, applaud your successes, and help you stay on track. Or you could find the support you need in a group
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