As we enter the busy holiday season, and with the concern about H1N1 and influenza, it is very important to make sure you take plenty of stress breaks. Taking 5-10 minutes 3 to 5 times a day to de-stress and relax, getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, drinking plenty of water and [...]
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With Thanksgiving this week, the jokes about family squabbles around the Thanksgiving table abound. This time of year can be stressful, especially since everyone’s schedules are even more packed than normal with shopping, family get togethers, travel, parties, school events, exams, projects and more. With all of the extra obligations, it is easy to find [...]
“Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency.”- Natalie Goldberg
This is a great week to practice gratitude. Being thankful for everything in your life…..both good and bad is a great way to reduce stress. Remember that there are always lessons to be learned in life’s difficult times, and of course, in the good.
Practicing gratitude is just that…..practice. Here’s a great exercise that you can [...]
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It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has passed and that next week we will be celebrating another Thanksgiving already. After spending a lot of time on the phone finalizing plans for Thanksgiving dinner with my family, I began thinking about Thanksgiving and what the day is really supposed to be about. We enjoy [...]
So often when we are stressed, we turn to caffeinated beverages like colas and coffee to give us the energy to keep us going. Unfortunately, the caffeine can be more detrimental to your health when the stress is piling up. Although caffeine can increase your energy level, it also increases your heart rate and respiration [...]
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If you are finding that you are experiencing a lot of stress, a great way to help reduce your stress level is to soak in a hot bath. Simply add 1-2 cups of epsom salts and 1 cup of baking soda to a hot tub full of water. Allow yourself to soak for at least [...]
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We’ve all had a house that is cluttered. A pile of mail that we need to address, clothes stacked up, dirty dishes in the sink and covering the counter tops, little things that simply need to be put in their proper place. But did you know that clutter can actually significantly add to your stress [...]
When you are being inundated with large amounts of noise without interruption for an extended period of time, it can rob you of your peace of mind and your feeling of well being. Most people are completely unaware of how exposure to too much noise effects us, mentally, emotionally and physically.
Noise pollution is a growing problem in the world. Too much noise can overwhelm your body and create problems such as heart disease, inability to focus, depression, sleep disturbances and more. If you find yourself getting annoyed by even little sounds, such as a ticking clock, or a dripping faucet, then take a break. 15-30 [...]
Continue reading about Stress Relief Tip of the Week-November 2, 2009