SUCCESS OVER STRESS Post-holiday stress during the gloomy days of winter can trigger stress or depression. Dr. E. Christine Moll, a mental health counselor, notes that relationships, finances, and physical demands can trigger stress. “When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup,” said Dr. Moll. “Take steps to help prevent normal […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Each day, 55 billion emails are written. How many of those do you receive? Email can be extremely useful for work and socializing but managing the never-ending electronic stream can cause anxiety and even legal problems and financial risk. “It has taken over our professional lives in many ways,” said Marty Siegel,
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WELL-BEING You may already know stress can take a toll on your health. The American Psychological Association says high stress can lead to heart problems, stomach issues, headaches, and more. One of the best ways to combat stress is to find time for yourself. Doing things you enjoy will help you lower stress levels and
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When… * You are frustrated * You feel you have tried everything * You are bored with your life * People say you need to change * You feel you’ve failed * You have a bad habit Stop what you’re doing DO THIS:Shift your attention fully to your belly. Take at least
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS We know that stress affects the body in many ways. When you’re stressed, your heart may race, you may sweat or get a headache and some people even get sick. But experts say that extreme stress can also cause a condition known as broken heart syndrome. Broken heart syndrome is sometimes called
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SELF-CARE CORNER Feeling overwhelmed with your “stuff” and looking for ways to throw “things” away? Follow the tips below in de-cluttering from The Cleaning Authority. Sort it out Begin by sorting, room by room, into the following piles: keep, donate, sell, trash, and recycle. (Label a box or laundry basket for each category.) Focus on
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Often it’s frightening. Sometimes it’s deadly. Road rage-where flaring tempers mix with two-ton machines-continues to be a problem on America’s highways. Sometimes this problem leads to accidents, assaults, and even murder. It’s a puzzling problem in part because it can happen at anytime and anywhere that roads and vehicles are involved. Yet
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Some stress is a normal part of daily life. Though stress can cause some health problems, the link between stress and cancer is not clear. Here’s what the National Cancer Institute says about stress and cancer: * Chronic, high levels of stress can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol,
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SELF-CARE CORNER Wanting to lose weight or quit smoking or step up your exercise routine are often resolutions made at the beginning of a new year. But the calendar is not the deciding factor. Your key to success is whether you’re ready to make a change. “Readiness to change is a big factor,” said Meg
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Don’t let stress take over your day! Try to do one (or a few!) of these things to start feeling better: 1.Connect with friends:Meeting up with other people can help reduce symptoms of stress and increase feelings of happiness. 2.Meditation:Meditation, such as mindfulness, is a proven way to help reduce stress. 3.Deep
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