Stress Reduction
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Sunday, April 6th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Major work and life changes are common: promotions, relocations, divorce, parenthood, and numerous other events. Whether these changes are welcome or unwelcome, all can be extremely stressful unless we learn how to adjust to them. Taking the time to [...]
Calming The Commute
Friday, April 4th, 2008If only there were a better way to start—-and end—-the work day than the daily commute. For most commuters, it’s 30 to 90 minutes of start and stop, noise and exhaust fumes, surrounded by drivers as stressed out and anxious as they are. And, those are the good days, when an accident doesn’t tie up [...]
10 Tips For Time Management
Wednesday, April 2nd, 20081. Make a list, prioritize the items, and check things off as you get them done.
2. Review your list from time to time. Is everything on the list necessary?
3. Ask yourself, “What’s the best use of my time right now?” Then, do it.
4. Be willing to sacrifice “perfection” to get things [...]
When Money Worries Boost Stress
Monday, March 31st, 2008It’s hard to feel in control of your life when you have money worries, and that leads to increased stress in any situation. The key to decreasing money-related stress is to take steps to get in charge of your finances.
Know Your Financial Picture
For starters, make a list of your basic monthly expenses, including food, utilities, [...]
Calming Ideas
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008Instant Calming When Sitting:
With your arms on the chair rests or your hands in your lap, tighten the muscles in your legs, back, and arms. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Release the tension. Relax. Breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth. As you breathe out, silently repeat the word “one.” [...]
