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General Techniques for Stress Management

Here are several ways you can reduce tension and feel less stressed relatively quickly.
How Should I Deal With Negative Emotions?
We all deal with negative emotions like anger, frustration or hurt feelings from time to time, and they can be a significant source of stress for many of us. Learn how to effectively handle negative emotions and the stress that comes with them.
How Can I Clear My Mind?
Do you find yourself obsessing about stressors in your relationships or problems at work? Learn how to clear your mind and ease your stress.
Gardening for Stress Relief
Planting a beautiful garden can be a great way to relive stress! Whether you have a small patio to decorate, or a vast amount of space to tend, the act of making your particular stretch of nature into a haven can be a stress reliever in itself, and the garden that you create can bring you even more peace. Learn why, and find resources to get you started!
Home Spa for Stress Relief: How to Set Up a Soothing Home Spa Experience
Self care is important for stress management. Giving yourself a spa experience can be a wonderful tension tamer, and you can do it at home! Following these guidelines, you can relieve stress tonight--easily and inexpensively--with a home spa experience.
Exercise as a Stress Management Tool: Improve Your Mood, Boost Immunity, Look Better and Relieve Stress with Exercise
While exercise can help your overall health and longevity, and assist you with weight-loss goals, physical exercise has many stress management benefits as well. Learn why working out and getting more physical activity in your life can help you relieve tension and manage stress with increased endorphins, social support, improved immunity and other positive benefits of exercise. Not only will you be more relaxed and happy, you’ll be healthier as well.
Laughing Your Way To Organizational Health
Psychotherapist and stand-up comic David Granirer explains the research on and importance of laughter in the workplace, and how it can actually increase productivity. This is especially relevant for those working in human resources and running companies, but also useful for anyone who works in an office.
Biofeedback
The Definition Of Biofeedback, With Related Information—From The Stress Management Glossary at About.com
Music Therapy
The Definition Of Music Therapy, With Related Information—From The Stress Management Glossary at About.com
Relaxation Response
The Definition Of Relaxation Response, With Related Information—From The Stress Management Glossary at About.com
Stress, Humor and Health: How Laughter Can Reduce Stress and Increase Health
Research shows that laughter has some amazing health benefits. Laughing can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance and support the immune system, as well as serve several other healthy purposes. Learn more about the positive effects of laughter and how to use humor to relieve tension, manage stress and improve overall health and well-being.
Exercise for Stress Relief
About’s Exercise expert has some great tips for incorporating exercise into your life. Soon, you’ll be less stressed, healthier AND more attractive!
5 Reasons to Consider Martial Arts Training
Martial arts guide Diana Davila has several great reasons to begin martial arts training (including stress management, of course), with a categorization of some various styles.
All About Tai Chi
Many people enjoy practicing Tai Chi for stress management purposes. Learn more about the practice of Tai Chi, and find additional resources to get started, from About's guide to martial arts.
Choosing a Martial Arts Style
Learn about martial arts styles and what a prospective student can expect. Choose a martial art style that will best fit your goals and personality. Getting the right information will help you pick the best martial arts styles for you.
The Benefits of Aquarium Fish
Numerous studies have shown health and stress management benefits for watching aquarium fish, including reduction in stress, lowering of blood pressure, improvements in altzheimer's patients and calming in hyperactive children. Learn how to harness the power of fish!
Weight Training 101
Exercise guide Paige Waehner has some important tips to help you begin a weight training regime, which can help you reduce stress and improve overall health.
Ten Ways To Relax And Reduce Stress
Dr. Weil, a hugely popular health guru, gives us his list of the top ten ways you can lead a healthier lifestyle via stress reduction, and explains a little about each.
Stress Reduction: Relief Is Just A Pivot Away
This short but sweet piece gives you four great ideas on how to reduce stress quickly. These work especially well with workplace and parenting stress, but can be used effectively with most types of stress.

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