In order to manage our stress and improve our health and gain more inner peace and a sense of control over our lives we must be willing to make a commitment to ourselves to manage our own stress levels because nobody else will monitor then for us. We may have to risk thinking and behaving in healthier and more empowering ways to live life optimally

Many people live with stress and anxiety based conditions for years with no relief. Maybe they have tried medications which really only camouflage the symptoms and dont really manage to get to the root of the problem. Some have tried the traditional therapies which will work to some extent. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy can work quit

All of us are under stress to some degree. If you do not engage in purposeful stress management activities, ask yourself the following questions: Why should I manage my stress? Is stress management really important to me? What would I rather be doing instead of managing my stress? Is this alternative activity more important to me that managin

Barack Obama is campaigning on the theme of being the candidate for change. That's a message which is resonating with many. And then there is Mike Huckabee who is promoting the fair Tax (not the flat tax). That's one concrete measure, which if implemented, would cause a dramatic change in the United States. It would eliminate the IRS and more impo

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 w

It is not easy to deal with your fears, anxieties, or any type of mental disorder. If you have such a problem, the first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and insights in deali

In a magazine publication, the magazine editor knows stress intimately. Working against ever-looming deadlines, she spends her days in and out of meetings, editing and writing copy, and managing her expanding staff of writers and editors. It may seem inevitable that operating the command center of a monthly magazine would invite stress. However,

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

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 n

Suffering from stress can weaken our immune system and that can lead to a lot of health problems. Some of these problems can be of a psychological nature but a lot of them tend to be physical. Emotional stress can lead to higher blood pressure, which can give us a lot of heart problems and as we all know heart disease is one of the biggest killers

All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown. The first step is to learn to take it

Man, I have been there. It seems totally insane, but for no good reason you feel like you're going to die, you actually feel that you can't swallow. Or when you're eating your food you feel like your food is going to get lodged in your throat! It's nasty. It can feel like you're going crazy or like you're going to vomit. Like I said, I've be

Of course, stress is pretty common in today's society, but it might be possible that you're overstressed. Let's take a look. Are you more tired than usual lately? Do your muscles ache for no apparent reason? Do you lack the energy or motivation to do things you'd normally like to do? Are you moody, crying for no apparent reason? Do you feel stale a

Every body has heard of stress, but does any one know exactly what stress is? Stress can be hard on many people, but does anyone know what causes stress? Many people today are wondering what it is about stress that can turn our worlds upside down and how we can help to resolve these issues. Here we will answer these questions. First things first

Today, more than ever, people are under a lot of pressure. With all the technological advances and constant changes in the workplace, many individuals are becoming work-a-holics simply to safeguard their position in the event of restructuring or downsizing. Ask yourself these questions. Is there really such a thing as a secure job these days? Ho