Stress Management Slay your dragons and eat them for lunch! (Figuratively speaking, that is.) Lots of people have learned to tame stress by refusing to accept defeat in the face of negative forces. Instead, they meet stress head on, with a positive outcome. In other words, if you can use a negative event (like losing […]
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Stress Management Stress is a fact of life, but the affect it has on your health makes stress management techniques worth a second look. Unchecked stress can lead to weight gain, mood disturbances, and chronic disease. It can cause symptoms of illness, and prompt anxiety, irritability, and feelings of sadness and restlessness. But stress doesn’t
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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 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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Stress Management If you’re going through a crisis, your view of the world probably isn’t too rosy. Sudden, sometimes unexplainable events, like loss of a job, death of a loved one, or illness or injury, throw people into an emotional abyss. It’s a crowded abyss, too: The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that in
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Stress Management Communicating well is the key to keeping calm. Trying to express your thoughts and needs to somebody who just doesn’t get it can be very frustrating. You may supress your feelings or blow a gasket, neither of which is good for your mental state or physical health. With some effective skills to handle
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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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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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Stress Management Are you thin-skinned? If critical remarks (or perceived criticism) are unduly painful for you, learning to put them in perspective can reduce their impact. But why does criticism hurt in the first place? Part of the reason is fear that the criticism may be warranted-that you are indeed too fat, too slow, too
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Stress Management Breathing techniques can help you relax. Breathing exercises promote relaxation in four ways: 1. They tense and relax muscles. Taking a deep breath tenses muscles used for breathing. A deep exhale relaxes the muscles. 2. They allow more oxygen to be absorbed. This helps the body respond to stress, as well as recover
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