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  • Holiday Stress Tips - Causes and Relief of Holiday Stress…Created: 2009-11-19 @ 05:23:07 EST     
    Holidays can bring significant stress! What causes you holiday stress? Have you found any holiday stress solutions that work well? Share your holiday stress stories and holiday stress relief tip…
  • Fun Stuff - What's The Fun Stuff You Like To Do?…Created: 2009-11-19 @ 05:11:00 EST     
    Gratifications--the 'fun stuff' that actually requires skill and can't be done by everyone, but make you feel great--can be good for stress relief. Including this fun stuff in your life can keep y…
  • Mindful Eating Exercises - Stress Relief and Weight Loss With Mindfu…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 06:16:03 EST     Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 06:16:38 EST
    Mindful eating exercises can aid in weight loss as well as stress relief. Try these proven mindful eating exercises for a few days, and see what kind of difference you notice with your relation wi…
  • Mindful Eating - Benefits and Practice of Mindful EatingCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 06:06:43 EST     Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 06:18:43 EST
    Mindful eating is a simple and effective tool for eating less and enjoying your food more. Mindful eating can help you to lose weight and manage stress at the same time. Learn more about the ben…
  • Pleasures - How Life's Pleasures Can Be Great Stress ReliefCreated: 2009-11-14 @ 05:11:10 EST     
    The pleasures in life can bring real benefits, too! Learn more about adding pleasures to life and relieving stress in an enjoyable way, creating a pleasant life in the process…
  • Dark Chocolate - Dark Chocolate, Health and Stress ReliefCreated: 2009-11-13 @ 20:21:54 EST     Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 05:13:30 EST
    Dark chocolate has been given more press lately. Is dark chocolate really not-that-bad? Is dark chocolate even GOOD for you? Learn more about the research regarding dark chocolate's effects on s…
  • Gratifications-What Gratifications Are and How To Use ThemCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:11:24 EST     Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 06:25:39 EST
    Including more gratifications in your life can lead to less stress, greater job satisfaction, and greater overall wellbeing. (Makes you want to learn more about gratifications are, doesn't it?) L…
  • Coping Strategies ? What Coping Strategies Are EffectiveCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 05:47:01 EST     Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 05:55:06 EST
    As life becomes more stressful for many, coping strategies are in demand. What are some effective coping strategies to use in the face of stress? See this article for different categories of copin…
  • Pessimist?Is It Safer To Be A Pessimist?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 17:35:08 EST     Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 12:19:25 EST
    If you're a pessimist, you may be more likely to create a safety net for yourself to protect yourself when things to wrong, but does that mean it's safer to be a pessimist? Read more about optimis…
  • How To Deal With Difficult PeopleCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 05:17:07 EST     
    Ever wonder how to deal with difficult people? Or do you know from experience, trial and error? Find tips on how to deal with difficult people from others who know, or share your best tips…
  • Friendship - What Do You Look For In A Friendship?…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 05:30:44 EDT     
    Friendship is one of life's greatest gifts! Research shows that strong friendships can help us weather life's stresses more easily, and bring a host of other benefits as well. What do you look fo…
  • Great Jobs--Recognizing And Finding Great JobsCreated: 2009-10-26 @ 06:05:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 06:38:34 EDT
    Great jobs--the ones you actually look forward to doing--aren't as difficult to find as one may think. Discover what key features are shared by all great jobs, see what Positive Psychology has to …
  • Fun Jobs--How To Create Fun Jobs Out Of Current JobsCreated: 2009-10-26 @ 05:39:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 06:06:33 EDT
    Fun jobs aren’t just for the very lucky; believe it or not, most ‘regular jobs’ can be turned into ‘fun jobs’ with some tweaking. The following steps can help people take …
  • Better Job--How To Create A Better JobCreated: 2009-10-26 @ 05:37:52 EDT     
    Wish you had a better job? Many people would like to have a better job, but don’t want to take the risk to switch jobs. If you could change your job to be a better job, what would you ch…
  • Mindfulness Meditation Techniques - Mindfulness Meditation Technique…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 05:54:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 07:09:47 EDT
    Mindfulness meditation techniques can greatly help with stress relief and relaxation, and are relatively simply to practice. Learn more about mindfulness meditation techniques, and find several th…
  • Meditations - Different Meditations To TryCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 05:51:34 EDT     
    What types of meditations are the simplest? The most convenient? The most beneficial to those seeking stress relief? The answers to these questions can vary according to opinion, so a variety of…
  • Breathing Meditation - How To Practice Breathing MeditationCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 05:28:40 EDT     
    Breathing meditation is one of the most popular forms of meditation because of its ease and simplicity, as well as its convenience (breathing is always occurring, so it's a convenient anchor for me…
  • Simple Living - Tips For Simple LivingCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 05:13:19 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 05:23:10 EDT
    There are many routes to simple living, and the more you try, the easier simple living can be. Share your tips for simple living, and see what simple living tips have worked well for others…
  • Coping With Stress - Tips For Coping With StressCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 17:39:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 17:42:00 EDT
    Coping with stress is an important skill to master. Because of the physical, emotional and psychological toll that stress can take, learning the skills required for successful coping with stress c…
  • Happiness and Health - The Link Between Happiness and HealthCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 14:54:22 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 05:36:09 EDT
    Happiness and health have been anecdotally linked for quite a while now, but relatively new research has been backing up what many people have instinctively assumed all along: that happiness and he…
  • Forgiveness - Routes to ForgivenessCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 20:21:19 EDT     
    Forgiveness isn't always easy, but it's generally necessary for emotional health and peace of mind. There are several routes to forgiveness--what's yours? Share your forgiveness recipe, and see h…
  • Relaxed - How To Feel More RelaxedCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 21:01:28 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:55 EDT
    Feeling relaxed most of the time, and being able to become relaxed when necessary, are two skills that are important in a healthy life. Learn how to minimize the negative effects of stress by mast…
  • Affirmations - Favorite Affirmations for Stress Relief…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 05:37:33 EDT     
    Positive affirmations are a simple and effective tool for stress relief. Chosen wisely, they can help you remain more optimistic, with much less effort than some other routes to stress management…
  • Ruminate Much? Why We Ruminate, And How To Stop Ruminating…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 00:22:33 EDT     
    Many people ruminate from time to time. Whether it's a disagreement with a spouse, a situation at work that seems unfair, or circumstances in life that plague our thoughts, people have the tendenc…
  • Free Stress Relievers - Free Stress Relievers to TryCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 05:56:28 EDT     
    Free stress relievers are an excellent option for people who are tight on cash but would like to learn how to relieve stress without paying for the privilege of staying healthy. Here's information…
  • Emotional Stress - Coping with Emotional StressCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 06:21:03 EDT     
    Emotional stress can be quite challenging. Learn more about emotional stress and how to effectively cope…
  • Emotional - How To Cope When You're Feeling Emotional…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 06:14:19 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 06:14:51 EDT
    When feeling emotional, there are some ways of coping that can help you to feel better, and other reactions that can make things worse. How do you cope when you're feeling emotional or enduring em…
  • Sleep - Stress and SleepCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:25 EDT     
    Sleep is one of the fundamental needs that we have, and one that is often underestimated. Learn more about the importance of sleep, the impact that stress has on sleep, and how to get quality slee…
  • Meditations - Benefits and Different Types of MeditationsCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 05:47:47 EDT     
    Meditations come in all forms, and all bring special benefits for health and wellbeing. Learn more about the benefits of meditations and the types of meditations that you can use for stress relief…
  • Chocolate Meditation - How To Enjoy A Chocolate MeditationCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 04:34:37 EDT     
    The 'chocolate meditation' is one of the most enjoyable forms of mindfulness meditation you can experience. It's a quick and simple meditation that involves--you guessed it--chocolate! See how a …
  • What Is Stress? Learn What Is Stress, And How To Manage ItCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:25:24 EDT     
    Just what is stress? Because the term is thrown around so much, many people don't understand what stress is and what is not. Learn the basics answers to the question, "What is stress?",…
  • Stress and Eating - How Does Stress Affect Your Eating Patterns?…Created: 2009-09-09 @ 05:28:27 EDT     
    Stress can affect eating patterns in several ways. Some find themselves mindlessly munching when stressed, while others find themselves at a loss of appetite. How does stress affect your eating p…
  • Laws of Attraction - How Laws Of Attraction Do and Don't WorkCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 05:52:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 05:53:16 EDT
    The laws of attraction are increasingly mentioned in the media, and for good reason--using the laws of attraction can bring positivity and optimism. But what about when the laws of attraction brin…
  • Managing Stress - Why Small Steps Work For Managing StressCreated: 2009-09-03 @ 03:37:48 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 05:42:32 EDT
    Managing stress effectively can be difficult when you're overwhelmed. And popular tips for managing stress don't always seem to be enough when circumstances get heavy. What works? Read more abou…
  • Signs of Stress - What Are Signs of Too Much Stress?…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 06:39:30 EDT     
    We all face day-to-day stress, and some amount of stress actually keeps life interesting and exciting. But what about when we face too much stress? How can we tell when we've had too much stress?…
  • Stress Management Tips - Share Your Best Stress Management Tips…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 06:29:22 EDT     
    We all experience daily stress, and have developed some strategies for dealing with it. What are your best stress management tips? Share your best stress management tips, and get stress managemen…
  • Group Games - Favorite Group GamesCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 03:50:26 EDT     
    Group games can foster a sense of bonding and fun. Group games can also take your mind (and your friends' minds!) off of the stressors of the world. What are your favorite group games? Share you…
  • Board Games - Fun Board Games and Group Games…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 03:04:35 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 03:53:09 EDT
    Board games can be fun to play as group games for a 'game night' with family or friends. Certain board games can be great for group bonding and stress relief. Here are some top group games and bo…
  • Stress and Stroke Risk ? The Connection Between Stress and Stroke Ri…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 20:06:01 EDT     
    Stress and stroke risk are often linked in general conversation. But does research link stress to stroke risk? Learn about the relationship between stress and your risk of stroke, and find resour…
  • Goals?Goal-Setting and Reaching GoalsCreated: 2009-07-26 @ 03:23:33 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 03:24:36 EDT
    Goals matter. Setting the right goals, having a plan to reach those goals, and following through on what is required to reach or maintain those goals, can make the difference between having a happ…
  • Cleaning – Low-Stress Cleaning StrategiesCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 16:45:42 EDT     
    Regular cleaning isn’t as obvious a form of stress management as meditation, breathing exercises, or yoga, but cleaning can provide you with the perfect space to do these activities and m…
  • Cheap Christmas Gift Giving Ideas - Thoughtful But Cheap Christmas G…Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 11:56:23 EST
    Cheap Christmas Gifts - Instead of going into debt again this year, why not try a new Christmas gift-giving tradition this holiday season? These Christmas gift giving ideas can help you save money…
  • Holiday Stress - Understanding and Managing Holiday StressUpdated: 2009-11-19 @ 05:26:47 EST
    Do you find that, rather than feeling jolly and care-free, the holiday season leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Find out why the holiday stress phenomenon has become all too common, and…
  • Stress and Travel With Kids -- How To Reduce The Stress of Traveling…Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 15:48:53 EST
    Whether you’re trying to coax an antsy toddler to stay sitting (and quiet!) or answering the endlessly asked question, ‘How much longer now?’, travel with kids can be stressful! The …
  • Stress and Studying - Common Mistakes That Make Studying for Finals …Updated: 2009-11-09 @ 05:25:07 EST
    There are common practices that make finals even more stressful than they need to be. Learn what to avoid during finals season so you can do your best, feel your best, and avoid making finals more…
  • Conflict - The Toll of Conflict in RelationshipsUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 05:22:06 EST
    Conflict in relationships is inevitable. However, poorly handled conflict can have a heavy negative impact on your relationships and other areas of your life. Learn more about the negative toll o…
  • Difficult People - Tips on Dealing With Difficult PeopleUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 04:54:13 EST
    While dealing with difficult people and eliminating conflict can reduce stress and even improve your health, it's never easy. What to do? These tips on dealing with difficult people can help keep …
  • Communication Skills - How To Improve Your Communication Skills--And…Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 14:01:12 EDT
    Communication Skills - As conflict is virutally inevitable in any relationship, here are ten important communication skills to help you manage conflict in a respectful way that yields positive resu…
  • Social Support - How to Create Social Support in Your LifeUpdated: 2009-10-29 @ 05:36:32 EDT
    All social support is not created equal. Here is what you need to know to create mutually supportive, enduring, truly healthy friendships that will bring you support, opportunity for personal grow…
  • Flow - Flow and Stress ReliefUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 06:36:25 EDT
    'Flow', or 'being in the zone', is a state of mind that can provide significant stress relief and health benefits. Find out more about flow and stress management, and find resources for creating a…
  • Stress and Weight Gain: Can Stress Make You Fat?Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:01:10 EDT
    Stress and weight gain are linked in several ways. Cortisol, emotional eating, and lack of exercise are all factors. Learn how stress and weight gain are linked, and find resources for creating he…
  • Optimism Quiz: Are You Prone to Optimism or Pessimism?Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:01:09 EDT
    Are you an optimist? Take this self-test and, with 10 questions, discover whether you have a positive (optimistic) or (pessimistic) negative explanatory style, and learn how this impacts your life…
  • Stress and Wellness - Stress Management As A Natural Way To WellnessUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:01:08 EDT
    Learn more about how stress can affect your health, the link between stress and wellness, and what you can do to increase your odds of overall wellness…
  • Cortisol and Stress: How Cortisol Affects Your Body, and How To Stay…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:01:06 EDT
    Cortisol is known as 'the stress hormone' because stress activates cortisol secretion. While it is important in proper body functioning, too much cortisol in your bloodstream can lead to serious h…
  • Learn Self Hypnosis For Stress ReductionUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:01:06 EDT
    There are many reasons to learn self hypnosis, as it's an easy technique that provides emotional and health benefits. Here’s a helpful guide that can help you learn self hypnosis for relaxati…
  • Gratitude Journal - Writing in a Gratitude Journal for Stress ReliefUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 22:33:59 EDT
    Keeping a gratitude journal is a simple and effective way to relieve stress and increase your overall emotional well-being. Here are some no-hassle strategies for maintaining a gratitude journal f…
  • Healthy Seniors - Healthy Habits for Healthy SeniorsUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:27:17 EDT
    Certain lifestyle habits can go a long way in maintaining health and wellbeing. The following habits for healthy seniors can help keep stress at bay and enable seniors to maintain better health an…
  • Senior Health ? Stress Management for Senior HealthUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:24:37 EDT
    Senior health can be enhanced by maintaining a healthy level of stress. The following stress management techniques can be especially beneficial to senior health…
  • Simplify Your Life - Simple Tips on How To Simplify LifeUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 05:18:06 EDT
    If you’re looking for ideas on how to simplify life, you’re not alone—it’s a commonly searched topic! Here are some of the main ways you can cut down on the stress of a life th…
  • Stress Symptoms -- Common Symptoms of Too Much StressUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 05:09:28 EDT
    Because so many of us face greater amounts of daily stress, we may not always know how much stress is too much. Here are some guidelines for recognizing your stress symptoms and knowing how much st…
  • How To Be Happy - A Step By Step Guide To Being Happy - Reduce Stres…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 01:45:54 EDT
    We all want to be happy. Most of our goals are meant to lead us to the elusive goal of being happy, but we don't always find it. This step by step guide to being happy can help you look at your l…
  • Stress Relievers - 25 Stress Relievers to TryUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 01:40:47 EDT
    Here's a growing list of stress relievers you can use to reduce stress in your life and relieve tension in your mind and body right now! Each stress reliever on the list has links to resources to …
  • How To Forgive - Five Strategies for Discovering How To ForgiveUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 20:42:51 EDT
    Forgiveness brings many benefits to those who do the forgiving. While everyone may have a unique perspective on how to forgive, the following strategies have been proven effective for a variety of…
  • Forgiveness - The Benefits of ForgivenessUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 20:25:01 EDT
    Betrayal, aggression, and just plain insensitivity: there are a million ways that people can hurt us, and forgiveness isn’t always easy. Learn why forgiveness is important for your own wellbe…
  • Healthy Life - Top Five Lifestyle Changes for Optimum Stress Managem…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 05:49:23 EDT
    You can experience a happier, less stressful and more healthy life! Learn about the five most effective lifestyle features that prevent and reduce stress from entering your life, and help you bett…
  • The Benefit of Laughter - How Laughter Can Reduce Stress and Increas…Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:34:12 EDT
    Research demonstrates the amazing health benefits of laughter. Laughing can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance and support the immune system, as well as serve several other healthy purposes. …
  • Letting Go - Tips for Letting Go of Stress and AngerUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:54 EDT
    Letting go of anger and stresses from the past is easier said than done. Learn proven techniques for letting go and living in a freer place…
  • Stress Reduction - Simple Options for Stress ReductionUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:49 EDT
    Effective stress reduction requires some ongoing effort. Simple stress reduction steps, over time, add up to great rewards. The following stress reduction options are easy, convenient, supportive…
  • Aromatherapy Meditation: Easy Meditation With Aromatherapy!Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:48 EDT
    Aromatherapy and meditation are two simple and effective stress management strategies. If you've tried meditation and found it to be difficult, (or have been meaning to try it and want an easy tec…
  • Music Therapy - How and Why Music Therapy Is EffectiveUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:25 EDT
    Music therapy is a popular and growing field for good reason: music can reduce stress, aid health, and carry many health benefits, and those who practice music therapy can harness the power of musi…
  • Maintaining Healthy Habits-In Five Simple StepsUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:22 EDT
    Taking on a new healthy habit or stress management practice has many great payoffs, but maintaining a new practice is often harder than you'd think. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, those heal…
  • Good Nutrition - How to Combat Stress with Good NutritionUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:21 EDT
    Good nutrition may be hard to maintain when you're stressed and busy. Ironically, as poor nutrition can contribute to stress, good nutrition is most important for stressed, busy people! Here are …
  • Optimism and Stress Management - Benefits of OptimismUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:17 EDT
    Positive thinking and optimism have many proven benefits, including stress management, improved performance and productivity, and superior overall health and longevity. Learn more about the benefi…
  • Benefits of Meditation - The Benefits of Meditation for Stress Manag…Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:16 EDT
    The benefits of meditation are manifold. Meditation can be a wonderful tool to counteract the effects of stress, restore the body to a calm state, help the body to repair itself, and prevent new d…
  • Journaling - The Benefits of Journaling for Stress ManagementUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:01:16 EDT
    Journaling is an effective stress management tool that provides numerous emotional and health benefits. Discover the research behind the positive effects of journaling, how journaling can reduce s…
  • Positive Affirmations - How Positive Affirmations Help Manage StressUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 05:39:45 EDT
    Positive affirmations are a great way to develop positive self talk, a can-do attitude, relieve stress and more. Learn more about how positive affirmations can help reduce stress, find guidelines …
  • Rumination - How Rumination Affects Your LifeUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 00:37:40 EDT
    Runimation—that feeling many people get when they just can’t stop thinking about something that upsets them—can cause stress and other negative consequences in your life. Learn more…
  • Stress and Anxiety: How To Deal With Stress and Anxiety in Four Sim…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:36 EDT
    Do you experience too much stress and anxiety? And how much is too much? This article can help you better understand anxiety and stress, and provides four easy steps for dealing with anxiety and …
  • Stress Basics - Understanding The Basics of StressUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:29 EDT
    The first step to conquering stress in your life is understanding the basics of stress. There are different types and levels of stress, and stress affects you in many ways. Here are some resource…
  • School Stress: How To Reduce Student Stress and Excel in SchoolUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:18 EDT
    As educational requirements get more stringent in all levels of education, students everywhere experience considerable school stress. Here are some student stress relief tips and tools that stude…
  • Stress and Health: How Stress Affects Your Body, Stress Health Condi…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:11 EDT
    Stress health and well-being are all connected. Learn about the different types of stress and how they can affect your body and health, plus find resources on stress health, how to reduce the leve…
  • Clutter and Stress-How Does Clutter Affect You?Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:25 EDT
    Clutter: most of us have it in our homes and offices, and most of us would prefer to have it gone. But how is it affecting us? This article explores the different ways that clutter subtly but per…
  • Reducing Noise Pollution - How To Reduce Noise Pollution's Negative …Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:15 EDT
    Noise pollution can have significant negative effects on your health and wellness. This article provides you with simple, effective and important strategies for lessening the impact of noise pollu…
  • Relaxation ? Tips for Relaxation and Stress ReliefUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:26 EDT
    Relaxation is sometimes seen as a luxury, but in fact, regular relaxation and stress management are important for physical and emotional health. Learn more about why relaxation is important, and f…
  • Aromatherapy for Stress - Aromatherapy Research and TechniquesUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:25 EDT
    Aromatherapy, once somewhat unknown, has hit the mainstream and is touted by an increasing number of manufacturers as an effective stress relief tool. Is it? Read about the research behind aromat…
  • 5-Minute Meditation - Meditation in 5 MinutesUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:25 EDT
    Meditation carries wonderful stress relief and health benefits, but some people who want to try meditation are scared off by the time commitment that regular meditation requires. Surprisingly, eve…
  • Getting Organized - Tips on Getting OrganizedUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:24 EDT
    Getting organized is more difficult than it initially sounds. The following tips for getting organized cover how organized to be, what areas carry the greatest benefits, and how to get started…
  • Breathing Exercises ? Benefits of Breathing Exercises for Stress Rel…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:24 EDT
    Breathing exercises are often recommended as a stress relief too for good reason: breathing exercises are convenient, simple and effective. Learn more about breathing exercises and how you can use…
  • Musical Bath Meditation - How To Relieve Stress With A Musical Bath …Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:24 EDT
    Meditation brings a veritable laundry list of proven benefits. The following technique, the Musical Bath Meditation, allows you to combine the benefits of music with the benefits of meditation, a w…
  • Time Management Tips - Time Management Tips for MomsUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:20 EDT
    The following time management tips can be used by busy moms everywhere to take some of the stress out of life, and create more time for fun times with children, quality time with their partner, or …
  • Learning How To Delegate Tasks - Tips On Learning How To Delegate Ta…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:17 EDT
    Because today’s moms are wearing so many hats, learning how to delegate tasks is a must. That doesn’t mean it comes easily. Find help and make life manageable with these tips on learnin…
  • Having Fun ? Laughing More and Having Fun for Stress ReliefUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:16 EDT
    Having fun is an important part of stress management. Because studies show such wonderful health and stress relief benefits to laughter and even the anticipation of laughter, having fun should be …
  • Happiness - Shortcuts to HappinessUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:16 EDT
    When we're stressed, happiness sometimes seems hard to attain. However, happiness doesn't need to be something you work for in the future--there are quick ways to experience happiness right now! …
  • Happy People - Secrets of Happy PeopleUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:16 EDT
    We all want to be happy people. Here are some benefits and characteristics that happy people share, with resources to help you be one of the world's happy people…
  • Mindfulness Exercises - Everyday Mindfulness Exercises For Stress Re…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:12 EDT
    Mindfulness is an amazing tool for stress management and overall wellness because it can be used at virtually any time and can quickly bring lasting results. The following mindfulness exercises ar…
  • Stress Relief - Understanding Stress and Stress Relief TechniquesUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:07 EDT
    We all experience stress differently, so it follows that stress relief may require a different approach for different people. Learn about the different types of stress, various ways that stress ca…
  • Maintain A Sense of Humor - How To Cope With Stress By Maintaining A…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:07 EDT
    Life can be extremely challenging at times. One coping technique you can use virtually anytime and anywhere is your sense of humor. Learn the value of humor for stress relief, and discover the se…
  • Life Plan-Life Plan Strategies for Those Who Are Too BusyUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:02:03 EDT
    While many people say that they'd like to be less busy, it's often difficult to know exactly how to pare down a schedule and which activities to cut out while formulating a new life plan. Here are…
  • Finding Time For Yourself: How and Why You Should Find Time For You…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:56 EDT
    Many of us spend so much time doing what we feel we must do, that we don’t have enough time for what we would love to do. The feeling of not having enough freedom to pursue quality time with …
  • Time Management - Reduce Stress With Time Management StrategiesUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:53 EDT
    Do you feel you're too busy to live the life you feel you were meant to live? You may need targeted time management help. Learn how to relieve stress, simplify a busy schedule, and have a lifesty…
  • Goal Setting for Stress Relief - Goal Setting Journaling Practices -…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:53 EDT
    Sometimes we feel stressed because we’re not achieving things that are important to us, or our focus is headed in the wrong direction. Daily stress can result from a lifestyle that isn’t…
  • How to Say No to People - Three Simple Ways to Say NoUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:46 EDT
    These simple tips on saying no give you easy ways to say no to requests on your time without having to be pushy, so you can say no to more stress and yes to the things you really want in life…
  • Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle - Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Stress Reli…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:45 EDT
    Healthy lifestyle habits are a very important part of a stress management game plan. The following are health-promoting habits that can lead to a happy, relaxed, and overall healthy lifestyle…
  • Vacation Substitutes for Busy People - Stress Relievers for Busy Peo…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:45 EDT
    Too busy to take a vacation? Try some regular stress relief activities and you'll still get some of the benefits of a vacation: relaxation, increased productivity, better health and more. Check o…
  • Energy and Attitude - Find Energy and Productivity With a Positive A…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:44 EDT
    Developing a positive attidude is an important way to increase your energy level and become more productive. Find resources to develop a "Can Do Attitude" so you can make the most of you…
  • Exercise: Exercise Options for Stressed and Busy PeopleUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:43 EDT
    Getting regular exercise is an important way to increase your energy level. Find resources to exercise regularly so you can make the most of your time…
  • Natural Energy - Natural Energy For Stressed Busy PeopleUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:42 EDT
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