Stress Management Articles

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Zach Thompson @ Wednesday, 21st November 2007 @ 8:14 PM

In our high-powered world of technology we find our lives going at such a rapid pace that things seem to be spinning out of control. This and normal everyday problems with family and money contribute to a build up of stress. This is one of the main reasons that we do not enjoy the good health we deserve. Sometimes we are not even aware of the problem until a crisis occurs in our lives, by that time considerable damage can have occurred and it is difficult to turn our lives around onto the... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 21st November 2007 @ 6:02 PM

Stress management is absolutely necessary for leading a happy and healthy life, but many stress management guides take a rather lackluster approach. Yes, you must relax and get away from your problems to reduce your stress level. However, many people are overly stressed, not because they cannot effectively manage stress, but because they have too many stress-causing factors in their life. In the modern world, the quest for money and possessions has taken precedent over being happy. Our co... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Ed Lathrop @ Wednesday, 21st November 2007 @ 2:03 PM

Are your nerves frazzled? Are ready to get away on a long vacation but you can't get any time off for the next 40 weeks? Relax; you don't need to go somewhere far away to calm down. Just follow these 7 easy steps and you'll be cool as a cucumber in no time! 1-Get a check-up It's amazing how we often waste time worrying about some illness we might have. Every time we hear about a new disease on the radio, we become afraid we have it. Sometimes, when in a ner... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 8:49 PM

Each of us has our own way of dealing with stress, but sometimes we have to deal with friends, coworkers, or family members that are under a great deal of pressure. There are two personality types that are common and that tend to have easily recognizable patterns of behavior. Learning about these patterns can help you better deal with people who are stressed out and affecting you by increasing your own tension levels. The extreme-anger type is characterized by lashing out at people around... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By James Yee @ Wednesday, 14th November 2007 @ 5:14 AM

Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, ads, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation? If th... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 1:21 AM

We all know that life can get tough when we face unwelcome experiences or we are closely involved with the misfortunes of family or friends. Everything hits us at once, as if one thing to cope with at any given time is not enough, and this in turn gives us the impression that everyone and everything is against us and trying to break us down. So as to avoid being considered to be, and treated as, a conspiracy theory nutcase by the people you happen to mention this to, it is better to t... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Abbey Whitehall @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 11:37 PM

What the heck is a "Pass-By Nibble?", you're wondering. It's something that both sharks and bullies do before they go in for the kill. Both test their potential victims out first by gently taking a nibble. Sharks do it with their teeth. Bullies do it with off color remarks and other, very harmless sounding comments. Comments meant to see how far you'll let them go before you'll stop them. The tools are different, but the outcome, your demise, is the same. Most ... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Abbey Whitehall @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 9:31 PM

What would you have done in the following circumstance? Here's a scenario a client of mine told me about. She wasn't happy with the way she'd handled it and wanted my input. Beverly's Dilemna - Everyone in the office, from the boss down was taking "shots" at Beverly. The supervisor, Joan, regularly denied her requests for lunch breaks when she wanted them. Instead she would make Beverly go after everyone else took theirs. She was so intimidated that she never l... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Jeffrey Benson @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 1:44 PM

The comment I hear most frequently from business people is that they feel stressed at work are they are constantly playing the game of "catch up." But there are ways to get it all done without being overwhelmed. You are probably thinking, "But you don't understand the phone never stops, on the spot decisions, immediate tasks." But I do understand and these are sadly the realities of business. However, a little preplanning and goal setting can help ease the daily ... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 2nd November 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Each and every one of us has experienced stress. There are many different types of stress that an individual can experience - even good stress - however, this little "six letter word" is often viewed in a negative light. Practically any and every single thing that we experience in life can be viewed as stressful. Seeing that stress can induce many negative physiological responses in the body, it is essential that we learn methods to effectively manage it. In this article, you will learn ... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Tuesday, 30th October 2007 @ 11:53 AM

Many individuals go from one day to the next not realizing the amount of stress that they actually contend with. This is especially true when it comes to stress that is work related. Deadlines, meetings, obligations, and basic performance all contribute to the stress that many of us experience on a daily basis. In this article, we will discuss effective methods on how to cope effectively with work related stress. It is essential that you pay special attention to the details contained within this... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By David Stevens @ Wednesday, 24th October 2007 @ 5:31 PM

Okay, I hear you! Not another so called stress management course at work where someone can bore me to death! Been there done that. No! This are just some great tips that you can easily apply during your time at work to deal with some of those annoying stressful situations and create some happy moments instead of stress. Stress in the workplace is very common that most working people have to face day by day. Stress is inevitable at most workplaces so it is there in your face every day! Oka... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By David Stevens @ Wednesday, 24th October 2007 @ 5:30 PM

Stress is a way you respond to situations and problems that life throws at you on a day to day basis. You can respond in a positive way or you can respond in a way that causes stress. You are not alone ! Many people suffer from stress in one way or another. Stress is even accepted as normal in a business environment. How can suffering from stress be normal ? Stress causes physical as well as mental problems and can result in severe anxiety attacks. The common treatment for stress these days is s... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Abbey Whitehall @ Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 @ 9:20 PM

Don't want to speak up to the bully yet? Too scared? Too unsure? Don't worry. There's actually something you can say that's not quite a comeback, but it's not just "taking it" either. It's called, "Parroting." You don't have to feel brave or sure of yourself to do this. When someone bullies you, either at work, home or school, you just state what happened, or what she said, in a question, without making a judgment about it. This techniqu... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Stephen Campbell @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 9:43 PM

The law of attraction includes the vibrations that correspond to the thought process of a person. All the experiences of our life are governed by our thoughts. We can have a control over our lives and the situations surrounding us through our thought process. There are subsequent positive or negative physical and emotional experiences related to our words, actions, beliefs and thoughts. You are what you think. We are responsible for all the circumstances in our lives. The features of law ... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Pat Carpenter @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 3:00 PM

The weather in Austin, Dallas, Houston and the rest of Texas is already starting to cool down. This means, for many individuals, the stress of the holiday season is almost upon them. When your stress peaks, it's hard to think, let alone act. These steps can help you keep normal holiday depression at bay: - They're your feelings, acknowledge them. If a loved one has recently died or you aren't near your loved ones, it's normal to feel sadness or grief. So take t... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 7:09 PM

They say that well begun is half done, and this saying is definitely applicable where stress management is concerned. The first thing you need to do is recognize the factors that are causing you the stress. That is half the battle won. We all do face stress at some point of our lives or the other, be it a seemingly petty issue of reaching the movies ten minutes after the show has begun or as serious an issue as money lenders landing up at your doorstep to recover their loan. We all need ... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 4:24 PM

In today's life stress has pervaded every sphere of our lives. Just look around and you'll see stress lurking, waiting to invade you in the blink of an eye. Pink slips, slipping economy, country at war, sub-prime crisis, falling home rates, rising prices of gasoline, etc., etc. - just about every situation that you face has stress stuck to it. Everyone faces stress in some form or the other, each dealing with it in his own way. People use a variety of techniques to bust their s... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:39 AM

Many individuals experience troublesome thoughts on a consistent basis. This is often referred to as "worrying". Worry is quite often referred to as a persistent, constant preoccupation with events that have happened in the past, and the possibility of future events. These types of troublesome thoughts can result in severe anxiety, high levels of negative stress, and may even lead to serious medical complications. In this article, you will be introduced to ways that you can eliminate tro... more...

Personal Development » Stress Management | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:30 AM

Each of us has experienced stress in one form or another. This phrase is used to describe the psychological and physiological reactions that our body experiences when we are subjected to various types of change within the environment. Many people often refer to stress in a negative light, but there is stress that can be good. Here, we will explore the impact of stress in our lives. When a person experiences stress, it can result in many positive things. The first positive aspect of stres... more...