With the holidays upon us, it’s time to revisit holiday stress and how to avoid the consequences of a typically hectic season. The 3 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress this year are: Plan…Plan…Plan. Many of us experience stress over the holidays because of the unexpected; guests we were not prepared to receive, sudden invitations to […]
Emotional Resistance And The Fear Of Change
August 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Emotional resistance stems from fear; fear that the pain of changing, no matter how much we wish to change, will be more than we can tolerate. By convincing ourselves that it is easier to ignore the pain, we resist change, in spite of the fact that it is often easier to face the pain and […]
Stressful Personality Traits
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Beyond our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs which increase the stress we experience, known as internal stressors, we also have personality traits which can create or increase our stress levels on a regular basis. Essentially, if you’re a “control freak,” you are adding stress to your life – and to the lives of those you love. […]
Do You Have Stress – Or Are You A Carrier?
August 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
Does stress simply happen to you, or do you create stress from within? The answer to this question is very simple – and complex – because both are true for virtually everyone. In other words, external stressors hit all of us regularly: at work; on the commute to and from work; at home; at the […]
Stress Management Series – Be Stress Free – Step 4 – Reducing Stress
August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the fourth in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. A plan for reducing stress Now that you’ve accepted the fact […]
Stress Management Series Be Stress Free – Step 3 – Your Attitude Toward Stress
July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the third in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Attitude Having accepted that stress is a part of your life, […]
Stress Management Series Be Stress Free – Step 2 – Manage Stress
July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the second in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Stress Management Having accepted the fact that you will have stress […]
Stress Management Series – Step 1 – Be Stress Free
July 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the first in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Acceptance of stress Everyone experiences stress – everyone. In fact, it […]
Welcome To Summer – And Increased Stress
June 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summer can be a very stressful time for many of us, especially those with young children who are not in school. Trying to keep the kids entertained, while also trying to take care of yourself and handle your regular responsibilities can be more than some can handle. Don’t let the stress of summer get you […]
How To Create An Emotional Safety Net – And Reduce Stress
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Emotional turmoil seems to be a constant in modern society. This can lead to greatly increased stress, not to mention anxiety and depression. Creating an emotional safety net may be the solution you are looking for to reduce stress in your life, and increase your happiness quotient. Detach yourself emotionally from stressors The emotional attachment […]
