SUCCESS OVER STRESS Your home should be a haven where you can find relief from stress. If it’s not, you could lower stress levels by making some simple changes in your home. The ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui focuses on how things are placed in the home. It is based on a belief that […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Social media has many potential benefits. It can foster connection, share information, and build social networks. However, the WAY you use social media can determine if it has a good or bad influence on you. If you feel that you are spending too much time on social media or that your time
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS The holidays can put a strain on the wallet. Between gifts, parties and travel, many people spend more this time of year. It’s easy to become overwhelmed. In the process, you may even forget to enjoy your holidays. If money worries are causing you stress, try these strategies to help. *Avoid decision
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many people have a non-human companion at home. Pets are good company, but they may also lower stress. How do pets help with stress? Most people enjoy petting their dog or cat or taking care of a fish, rabbit or lizard. Interacting with animals may decrease levels of a stress hormone called
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS * Eat healthy and exercise. These help your body deal with stress. Exercise has been proven to relieve stress and improve your health! * When you feel stress coming on, take slow, deep breaths in and out. Slow breathing can halt your stress response. * Recognize that stress is a normal reaction.
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Engaging in activities that relax the mind and body is an essential tool for stress management. For many people, creative expression provides the perfect outlet to release stress. Art therapy is a relatively recent addition to the field of stress management and mental health treatment. A professional art therapist uses the creative
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WELL-BEING The ability to empathize with those around you is essential to healthy relationships. Empathy is essentially the act of understanding and sharing someone else’s feelings. The more you can empathize, the easier it is to connect with other people. While empathy may come naturally to some people, for others, it is more difficult. Thankfully,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Can’t stand your in-laws? Work with someone you despise? People are often forced to deal with others they dislike either in a family- or work-related situation. A University of Missouri-Columbia communication professor looked at what people will do to distance themselves from those they dislike. * Interact with the person only in
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS At work, at home, even in the car, stress is a constant struggle for many people. Unmanaged stress can lead to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. “The American lifestyle is fast-paced and productive, but can be extremely stressful. If that stress it not addressed,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Stress eating, also called emotional eating, happens when a person eats in response to stress or emotions. Stress eating isn’t cued by actual hunger – and the behavior can lead to overeating, consuming junk food, and over time, weight gain. Hunger and stress are linked. Some studies show that stress hormones can
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