<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>Random Stress Articles</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/</link>
<description>Articles at ArticleTrader</description>
<language>en-us</language>
<item>
<title>Three Simple Ways to Dissolve Stress Using Only Paper and a Pen</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/three-simple-ways-to-dissolve-stress-using-only-paper-and-a-pen.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/three-simple-ways-to-dissolve-stress-using-only-paper-and-a-pen.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Twenty-first century life can be defined using one word - stressful! The noise, the deadlines, money, expectations, and time restraints. Sleep deprivation and food cravings, where does it all end? As busy as we are, taking care of all the things that pass our way, the truth is that we create an enormous amount of stress for ourselves. Our minds are stress factories, constantly taking in information, processing it, and creating unnecessary panic that we add to our drained emotions.<br><br>The good news is that you can do something about this! The truth is, sometimes we just think too much. We spend hours thinking about things we have to do, things we want to say, things we want to buy or find, etc. We replay our mistakes over and over in our heads. No wonder we have no energy! Instead of using your time and energy storing all this stuff in your head, put your thoughts on paper.<br><br>1. Things to do<br>One wing of this mental stress factory is named, "Things I have to do." Don't rely on your memory to get you to all your important appointments. When it fails you you'll be three times as upset. Maintain lists of things to do, and mark next to each task how long the task will take. Number tasks in the order in which you should perform them or group them by priority. This will help you break your larger projects into smaller tasks so they don't seem overwhelming, and will prevent you from forgetting important deadlines.<br><br>When you assign each task a time limit, you can also schedule them right into your day planner. Then you can see that you only have to struggle through your thesis in thirty-minute increments, and then you're free to go out and play. Bonus!<br><br>2. Things to say<br>The stress factory in our heads has another wing named, "What I want to say." Amazing creatures as we are, we regularly spend hours and hours thinking about conversations, arguments, presentations, and situations in our head. At the end of it all, we're entirely exhausted, and the real work hasn't even begun!<br><br>If you're stuck on a conversation with yourself, write it down. You'll remove the worry of trying to remember what you're going to tell your boss when you give your notice, or how to phrase that difficult question to your son. Your mind will be free to move on to other, more important and enjoyable tasks.<br><br>3. Learning experiences<br>The most challenging output that you get from this stress factory comes from the wing titled, "What I did wrong." Life is one learning experience after another, cunningly disguised as something we like to call "failure." In the age of better-faster-stronger-first, we're not encouraged to make mistakes. The winning ticket goes to those who can do it right the first time, straight out of the chute. Just because this mindset is popular doesn't make it right, and when we don't get the results we expected, we're overly harsh about it.<br><br>Just like a conversation, work out your situation on paper. What happened? How did it happen? What did you learn? What questions will you ask next time? What do you need to complete the experience? End your journaling with a short note to yourself, congratulating yourself on being smart enough to allow yourself to learn something new. This is the essence of self-growth, which all strong and intelligent people must accept and embrace.<br><br>We know how self-defeating our negative thoughts can be, but who would have thought that most of these thoughts could be tamed so easily? Practice these techniques often, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with having less stress and anxiety. All it takes is paper and a pen!<br /><br />--<br />Kimberly Dawn Wells is a freelance writer and author of several non-fiction books in the areas of business and personal development.  To find Kimberly's books, visit http://www.kimberlydawnwells.com.  For more articles by Kimberly, visit http://www.k23enterprises.com/articles.
<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Coping With Stress</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/coping-with-stress.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/coping-with-stress.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Stress is an inevitable part of life. We will never be able to get rid of it completely. In fact, you wouldn’t want to get rid of it completely because, believe it or not, stress is also good for you. Stress revs up our internal engines and makes us ready to take action. The problems arise when we don’t take care of the situations at hand.  This keeps our engines running but we are not going anywhere. Life is not meant to be lived as a Formula 1 Race.
<br />
<br />Lily Tomlin once said, “Some people say life is a rat race.  If we take that attitude, then even if you win, you are still a rat”.  
<br />
<br />Life doesn’t have to be a rat race.  We can learn to live with stress as we learn to allow balance into our lives.
<br />
<br />How can we cope with stress? 
<br />The first step in coping with stress is to be sure that we get enough sleep.  This is the first area that people fail in.  They feel that because there is so much to do they need to cut back on sleep in order to get more time in their day. This is a never-ending devil’s circle because the less sleep we have the more tired we are and the less able to cope and then the more stress we feel.
<br />
<br />Dealing with stress does not depend on the quantity of time we have but on the quality. If we are well rested we are clear headed and able to come up with solutions to our problems. If we are overtired we will accomplish little and keep going in circles.
<br />
<br />Try and find a balance in your sleep cycle. Go to bed the same time each night and get yourself into a routine that your body can count on.
<br />
<br />So rule #1  Get more sleep.
<br />
<br />Rule #2 Eat a balanced diet.
<br />
<br />What does diet have to do with stress?  Everything!  Our bodies need to run as a well tuned engine.  If we feed it crap you will feel like crap.  You need a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables and lots of water to keep running well.
<br />Rule #3 Stop Procrastinating
<br />
<br />Procrastination is the biggest stress producer. If you don’t have time to tackle your problems all at once at least put aside some time each day to work on a part of the problem.  Take care of it in little chunks and before you know it the problem is gone.
<br />
<br />A Mountain is moved one stone at a time. Start moving your stones and you’ll get rid of your mountain.
<br />
<br />Rule #4 Manage Your Time Effectively
<br />
<br />Just like money, time also must be budgeted.  You only have so many hours in a day and they must be used judiciously. Balance here is the key.  Make sure to take some time to work, deal with problems and relax.
<br />
<br />You must be sure to include relaxation time for yourself, even if it is only 15 minutes a day.  Add it to your schedule and make sure you take this time for yourself.  Even if you must go to your room and lock the door to get it, be sure to do it.
<br />
<br />There are many things you can do to relax and get your mind at ease.  Simple things such as a walk outside can help restore frazzled nerves and give you time to reflect on your life.  Other choices would be a nice, warm bath, or a quiet spot where you can meditate.
<br />
<br />Mediation does not have to be anything grand or complicated.  Just find some quiet time and let all cares out of your mind.  Think of nothing for 15 minutes.  I find it easier to imagine a black screen in front of me. Every time a thought comes through my mind I remind myself that I do not want to think right now. My black screen is on.   Just do nothing, think nothing, be totally at peace for 15 minutes.  It will do wonders for you.  After you will find that you can think much more clearly. A quiet mind brings about answers that you would never usually think of.
<br />
<br />Lastly, the effects stress will have on you is dependant upon the way you react to it. Stress is like the bully at school who keeps coming around to taunt you. You can let him have your candy or you can stand up and do something about it. The choice is yours.
<br />
<br />God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
<br />Courage to change the things I can
<br />And the wisdom to know the difference
<br /><br /><br />--<br />
This article is bought to you by Sharron Myers 
Sharron Myers has been a teacher of Spiritual Truth for over 30 years. She also is a Certified Aromatherapist and Personal Development Consultant. Be sure to check out her site: <a href="http://www.sharron-myers.com">www.sharron-myers.com</a>

To Live the Life You Want, Learn the Skills You Need
<a href="http://www.sharron-myers.com">www.sharron-myers.com</a>
<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Three stress relief techniques</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/three-stress-relief-techniques.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/three-stress-relief-techniques.html</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Not all stress is created equal.  Good stress can propel a person to excel, to reach new heights or to complete a big project on time.<br><br>Bad stress is not so good.  Stress that stems from conflict or worries.  Stress that keeps a person from sleeping and happiness.  Stress that calls for relief.  Here are three stress-relief techniques you can follow.<br><br><b>Meditation for stress relief. </b><br><br>Can there be a more obvious stress relief strategy than to bring your entire physical being to a calm?  Meditation techniques often involve visualization of something calm, like a blank screen or clouds.  Or it can mean clearing your mind entirely.<br><br>If stress is caused by how we allow our minds to captured by worries and fears, then replacing those worries and fears with calmer images is the obvious way to reduce stress.<br><br>You can sign up for a <a href="http://www.thehappyguy.com/articles/free-meditation.html">free online meditation techniques</a> course at my website.<br><br><b>Exercise to reduce stress. </b><br><br>If relaxing to a state where even your blood vessels are almost still is the ultimate in stress relief, surely exercise, which gets even your blood pumping at breakneck speed, must be the ultimate stress demon.<br><br>Not so.  Exercise is a big stress reliever.  In fact, the bigger the muscles you exercise, the more less stress you will bear.  That's because exercise releases physical tension in the muscles.<br><br>Here's another tip: exercise in water to reduce stress even more.  Why? Because you are more buoyant on water; gravity takes a much gentler toll on your body, so the tension created in your muscles just by holding you up gets released.  For the ultimate stress release, exercise in water.  Or meditate in water.  Or laugh in water.<br><br><b>Laughter reduces stress, too. </b><br><br>Yes, laughter also relieves stress.  The muscles we use to laugh are those tense ones in our faces.  When we loosen them, we release tension from our faces.  We also allow more blood to flow to the pleasure centers of the brain (which might be why someone with a 'good sense of humor' is considered more attractive).<br><br>I think I will close with this excerpt from my newsletter, <a href="http://www.thehappyguy.com/daily-happiness-free-ezine.html">A Daily Dose of Happiness</a>, which shows the value of a little creative humor:<br><br>"Little Lady was guarding the space between the trees, as I tried to kick her little ball past her.  <br><br>"Then an idea struck me.  Off to the side lay a large, purple fit ball that the kids like to be bounced on.  A rushed over, rolled it into the clearing and kicked it toward Little Lady.  'Giant Blueberry Soccer!' I shouted.  She laughed.<br><br>"For the next ten or fifteen minutes, we rolled and licked and laughed and shouted, "Giant Blueberry Soccer!"<br><br>"What a great family moment, stress relief, joy-injector, fun and more.  My formula was simple, and you can do it too.  Look around and find something that just would not belong, like a too-big ball.  Then imagine what it might be, like a blueberry.  Then thrust it into your situation with all the gusto you can apply.<br><br>"Have fun."<br><br /><br />--<br />David Leonhardt is the author of two <a href="http://www.thehappyguy.com/happiness-self-help-book.html">happiness self-help books</a>.  <br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Alleviating Anxiety with Zensight Process</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/alleviating-anxiety-with-zensight-process.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/alleviating-anxiety-with-zensight-process.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Rachel looks in the mirror and notices a mark on her cheek.  Immediately her breath becomes shallow, her heart races, and her chest tightens.  She checks the spot more closely, and sees that it’s just a speck of dirt.  She washes it off and tells herself firmly that she is fine – it wasn’t the beginning of skin cancer.  It was nothing.    
<br />
<br />Hours later, Rachel still doesn’t feel okay.  What if seeing that spot was a “sign”?  What is she is about to develop skin cancer?  What if she already has skin cancer?  Recurring thoughts of cancer stay in her thoughts for days or weeks afterwards.
<br />
<br />Like an estimated 13-16.5% of adults, Rachel has an anxiety disorder.  .
<br />
<br />Zensight Process offers new hope to those with anxiety.  In many cases, a practitioner who is very skilled with both Zensight and in working with those with anxiety, can help someone to experience dramatic improvement, in just a few sessions.
<br />
<br />In most situations, many individuals will be able to use Zensight on their own – without ever consulting a practitioner at all – and still experience considerable reduction in their anxiety levels.
<br />
<br /><strong>How to Use Zensight Process</strong>
<br />
<br />With Zensight Process we begin by creating a “healing symbol”.  This symbol can be a word, picture, or colour.  Some people choose to use a symbol such as “ocean”, and may simply focus on the word or may visualize the ocean.  When this healing symbol is used or focused upon with intent, it allows the fears, concerns, and “blocks” that someone is experiencing to gently heal and transform.
<br />
<br />The healing symbol is then used together with healing statements and visualization, to soften, dissolve and release the concerns that are being experienced.
<br />
<br />The individual is instructed to stop and notice any visual image that comes to mind when she or he thinks about a specific concern – and then focus upon this image while connecting with the healing symbol that was chosen.    
<br />
<br />What generally happens is that the image spontaneously transforms in a way that feels better.  Verbal healing statements are used to accelerate this process, if needed.  After each statement, the healing symbol is focused upon.  
<br />
<br />Examples of healing statements are:
<br />
<br /><em>I heal all of the fears that any parts of me have, that I can’t get free of this problem
<br />
<br />I heal any and all feelings that any parts of me have, that I am trapped.
<br />
<br />All of the different parts of me now experience a growing sense of peace and comfort.
<br />
<br />My entire body is relaxing now.</em>
<br />
<br />Sound simple?  It is – extremely simple, and yet powerfully and deeply effective.  Best of all, the effects are lasting.  When energetic imbalances are also addressed, results will in most cases be permanent.
<br />
<br /><strong>Energy Balancing<strong>
<br />
<br /></strong></strong>Someone who experiences frequent and/or pervasive feelings of fear has an imbalance in his or her triple warmer meridian, which governs the body’s fight/flight/freeze response.  In short, the triple warmer meridian has become overenergized.
<br />
<br />When the triple warmer is overenergized, trying to talk someone out of intense fear or anxiety usually has little effect.  Rachel rationally knows that the mark on her face was simply dirt and was no more an indicator of cancer than is a stain on her jeans.  However, in spite of this awareness, Rachel can not let the fear go.
<br />
<br />The problem that Rachel is experiencing is not in her mind so much as in her body and in her energy system.  Rachel knows that she is safe – but her body and energy system need to know it too.  In a sense, they need to be reprogrammed.  With Zensight, this “reprogramming” can occur gently and easily during a rapid yet extremely relaxing process.
<br />
<br />The emphasis which Zensight Process places upon using both visualization and verbal “healing statements” ensures that both hemispheres of the brain are involved during the healing process.  This assists people in linking logic with emotion.  After using Zensight, not only does Rachel logically understand that the spot on her face was not a sign of impending doom – she emotionally “gets it” as well, and has taken the first step towards leaving her difficulties with anxiety behind.
<strong><strong><br /></strong></strong><br /><br />--<br />
Carol Ann Rowland, MSW, RSW is a psychotherapist, Reiki Master, and the creator of Zensight Process.  Carol Ann is internationally known for her expertise and skill with energy work.  For more information about Zensight, to sign up for a free introductory Zensight ecourse and ebook, or to purchase Zensight downloadable audio healing sessions, please see <a href="www.zensightprocess.com">html link</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Stress</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/stress.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/stress.html</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Defined simply, stress is the body’s reaction to a threat or challenge resulting from a situation (called a stressor) that can be either positive or negative. The body does not differentiate between psychological and physiological stress.
<br />
<br />Physical Symptoms:
<br />
<br />Physical changes when under stress may include tense muscles, pounding heart rate, cold or clammy hands, headache, sweating, and a feeling of butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth, stomach ache, heartburn, colds, fatigue, constipation, teeth grinding, skin rash and back pain.
<br />
<br />Mental and Behavioral Symptoms:
<br />
<br />Irritability, anxiety, apathy, nervousness, depression, hostility, forgetfulness, confusion, short temper, overeating, under-eating, overly emotional, excessive smoking/drinking and withdrawal from relationships.
<br />
<br />Other signs of stress include talking faster than normal, biting one’s nails, pacing, restlessness, hyperactivity, distractibility, and trembling. Under chronic stress the person will seem tired, restless, and feel out of control.
<br />
<br />How to get rid of Stress?
<br />
<br />Research has shown that best tension reliever is physical exercise. It is a great remedy for stress. No other thing comes near exercise in reducing stress. Exercise also helps you sleep by relaxing the tense muscles.
<br />
<br />Positive Benefits:
<br />
<br />1. Exercise is a diversion that enables you to relax due to a change in environment or routine. It also serves as an outlet to dissipate emotions.
<br />
<br />2. It improves blood flow to your brain, bringing additional sugars and oxygen that may be needed when you are thinking intensely.
<br />
<br />3. When you think hard, the neurons of your brain function more intensely. As they do this, they can build up toxic waste products that can cause foggy thinking. By exercising you speed the flow of blood through your brain, moving these waste products faster.
<br />
<br />4. Exercise can cause release of chemicals called endorphins into your blood stream. These give you a feeling of happiness and positively affect your overall sense of well being.
<br />
<br />5. There is also good evidence that physically fit people have less extreme physiological responses when under pressure than those who are not. This means that fit people are more able to handle the long term effects of stress, without suffering ill health or burnout.
<br />
<br />In addition to a regular exercise program, you can incorporate these stress reducing exercises.
<br />
<br />1. Do some gentle neck rolls to help get rid of the tension. Let your chin drop slowly forward. Slowly roll you head to you right shoulder, back, left shoulder and front. Now do the same in the opposite direction. Do it slowly and repeat 10 times.
<br />
<br />2. Inhale 10 deep breaths. Fill your lungs full, hold and exhale slowly, ridding all the air. Repeat. The fresh dose of oxygen will also recharge your energy.
<br />
<br />3. Lie on the floor or sit in a comfortable chair. With your hands at your side or on the chair arm, visualize each part of your body, beginning with you toes and moving up. Take your time and feel you body relax, bit by bit.
<br />
<br />4. Sit on the edge of your chair, and lean forward, resting your chest on your knees with your hands and head hanging loosely. Slowly unroll you back, vertebra by vertebra, until you’re sitting up nice and straight. This is an excellent exercise for unknotting your back
<br />
<br />5. Stand and stretch with you hands over you head. Swing down to touch your toes, bending your knees if you need to. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Now place your hands on your hips, with your legs apart. Bend forward until your chest is parallel. Turn your head and body slowly to the left, then right forward. Repeat five to 10 times.
<br /><br /><br />--<br />
Linda Giles also writes on <a href="http://www.symptoms-ringworm-treatment.com/get-rid-of-ringworms.html">Natural Treatment for Ringworm</a>. More info: <a href="http://www.symptoms-ringworm-treatment.com/">Symptoms of Ringworm</a>
<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Is Your Job Stressful? Add a Little Harmony</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/is-your-job-stressful-add-a-little-harmony.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/is-your-job-stressful-add-a-little-harmony.html</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <br>	Every job has stress. Some stress is due to the nature of the job, some stress we apply to ourselves, and some stress is caused by those around us, be it demanding bosses, unreasonable customers or unproductive and scheming co-workers. <br><br>	Malcolm S. Forbes once said, “If you have a job without any aggravations, you don’t have a job.” <br><br>	So if workplace stress is a given, then how we handle this stress has a large impact on how well we perform and how much we enjoy our job.<br><br>	The fact is that living and working with others is not always easy. You don’t have to like the people you work with, but you do need to be able to co-exist and co-operate with them. You can start by remembering that everyone has their place and the more harmony you can bring to the situation the more enjoyable it will be for everyone. <br><br>	Why not try bringing a little harmony to the workplace by imagining your job as being a member of a choir. In a choir some people sing too loud, others too softly and some out of tune, but we’re all still part of the same choir. If you sing louder to compete with the loud singers or sing so softly that you are not heard or sing out of tune just to fit in, then you do nothing to help the choir-you don’t add anything to the harmony.<br><br>	You can’t change how another sings, you can only do the best that you can and hope that others follow your lead. <br><br>	The Roman philosopher Sallust said, “Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.”<br><br>	Wise words, indeed. Whatever you do, don’t add to the disharmony, this will only make matters worse and drag the choir further out of tune. <br><br>	Your performance should be based on how well you perform, and not the performance of others. The more harmony there is in a choir the better it sounds. The more harmony we can create at work the less stressful our job becomes. Don’t let someone else singing off key ruin your song.<br><br /><br />--<br />Gary Mosher is co-author of the award-winning ‘Buddha in the Boardroom’,  the book that shows you how to excel in today’s chaotic and stressful workplace environment, available from <a href="http://www.bodhitreepublishing.com">Bodhi Tree Publishing, LLC</a>

<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>5 Tips for Surviving an Unfair Boss</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/5-tips-for-surviving-an-unfair-boss.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/5-tips-for-surviving-an-unfair-boss.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[        Every job has stress, but the workplace environment can seem almost unbearable when working for an over-demanding or unfair boss. You don’t have to like your boss, but you do need to be able to co-exist and co-operate with him for you to be productive and successful at your job.<br><br>	Other than a change taking place, as I discussed in the article ‘Unhappy at Work? A Change is Coming,’ there is no perfect solution for dealing with a difficult boss, but here are five suggestions that might make your situation a little less painful.<br><br>#1)  Think of your boss as a parent and you as his teenage child.<br><br>	This sounds silly at first, but the relationship between you and your boss is very similar to that between a parent and child. Teenagers often have problems with authority and experience disagreements with their parents. Meanwhile, parents often create rules the child believes to be unfair. If the situation gets bad enough, as soon as the child is old enough he finds a way to move out and make it on his own. Parents aren’t perfect and neither are bosses - both will make mistakes. <br><br>#2)  Do the absolute best job you can.<br><br>	Sometimes the child misbehaves.  <br><br>	J. Paul Getty once said, “The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.”<br><br>	Make sure you are the type of employee you would want working for you if you were the boss. I know this goes against the notion of revenge and tucking it to an unfair boss whenever possible, but by doing the best job possible you give the unfair boss less ammunition he can use to make your life miserable. He also might think twice about upsetting one of his better employees when there are plenty of other, easier targets he can take aim at. <br><br>	Don’t draw attention to yourself. Unless you are the only one your boss has it in for, there should be plenty of others to draw his wrath away from you. Let someone else wear the target on their back.<br><br>#3) Learn all that you can from an unfair boss.<br><br>	We can learn something from everyone we come into contact with. While from a good boss we can learn good management techniques, it is also true that from a poor boss we can learn how not to act. Don’t just suffer, gain something from the situation that will benefit you in the future. Watch how your boss handles different situations and make a mental note of which techniques worked and which failed. <br><br>#4)  Forget about yesterday.<br><br>	Yesterday is history, it’s over with. Try not to let your issues from yesterday spoil today.  Instead, start each day with a new, positive outlook, telling yourself that today is going to be better. <br><br>	Sometimes we get into a rut, expect the worse and act accordingly - we subconsciously force a person (in this case, our boss) to act the way we expect him to act. Make sure you are not unintentionally adding fuel to the fire. Starting each day with a fresh slate is the best way to get past previous differences. Holding onto a grudge only hurts yourself. <br><br>#5) Take responsibility.<br><br>	Don’t expect someone else to end your suffering. <br><br>	Complaining is easy, but it accomplishes very little. Worrying about a problem won’t make it go away while losing sleep and dwelling on an issue only makes it seem worse. You will never be happy if you are focusing on worry. If you are truly in a situation that is causing you pain, you need to begin taking steps to improve the situation. <br><br>	The Roman Philosopher Sallust said, “Every man is the architect of his own fortune.”<br><br>	Have you actually looked for another job? Have you tried to improve your skills through in-house training, adult learning centers, books or correspondence courses?  Even the smallest step in the right direction is progress. An obstinate boss won’t change his ways, but you can improve your own skills. Why not let your difficult boss be the motivation you use to better yourself?<br><br>	<br><br>	<br><br>	<br><br /><br />--<br />Gary Mosher is co-author of the award-winning ‘Buddha in the Boardroom’,  the book that shows you how to excel in today’s chaotic and stressful workplace environment. Read the first chapter for FREE at <a href="http://www.bodhitreepublishing.com/#chapt1">Bodhi Tree Publishing, LLC</a>


<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Fighting with Depression</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/fighting-with-depression.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/fighting-with-depression.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Depression is a medical condition, which cannot be ignored, and it has to be considered seriously. It is caused due to chemical changes and imbalances in the brain. These changes may be caused due to several factors. Many people may not know the actual reason for depression. Depression can be debilitating but now treatment is available to cope up with this condition. It has to be diagnosed properly in the initial stages. These treatments help to stabilize the chemical imbalances in the brain and makes sure that the brain functions normally. In order to fight against depression you need to find out the reason for it and understand how it affects your normal life. Then you can go for the different treatment methods that are available nowadays and select the one, which suits and treats the condition, the best. There are different approaches for treatment of depression like medications, psychotherapy, talk therapy, meditation, Aromatherapy etc. The common symptom seen in a person suffering from depression are feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, loss of appetite, weight loss, feelings of sadness, extreme pessimism, lack of sleep, loss of interest in activities, feelings of loneliness and sadness etc. Depression can also cause severe mood disorders. Some women suffer from depression during the post partum period. They will not be able to bond with the new born baby. They have to be treated with the help of the doctor. They need support and medical attention to overcome this phase. Another type of depression is the bipolar disorder where the patient suffers from extreme mood swings such as intense highs and crippling lows. For them life seems to be a roller coaster ride. There are several medications available to treat such conditions. Depression can be managed just like any other medical disorder of the body like diabetes, high blood pressure etc. All that you need is the positive attitude and the will power and determination to fight it. Besides medications you can also choose different holistic approaches to fight depression. You can join some activities such as a laughter club, where you can divert your mind and get your mind involved in some soothing activities. Sometimes you may have to change your entire life style or move to a different place in order to fight out depression. You cannot expect a change overnight but with course of time, and the right type of treatment you can fight depression and get it out of your life. Symptoms of depression may be aggravated due to teenage problems such as acne, use of drugs, loss of job, loss of loved ones, etc.<br><br>In order to fight depression, you need to understand the basic cause or reason, which has triggered such a condition. Once you find out the reason, then find out effective options for solving this problem. You must always keep in mind that will power or the power of mind is very important to fight out depression. Positive thinking can help you to fight out depression without any medical support. You can fight out depression by clearing your mind and empowering it with positive thought or affirmations.  <br /><br />--<br />Tania recommends you to see <a href="http://www.depression-doctor.com/">depression symptoms and medication</a>, <a href="http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.com/insomnia.html">ayurvedic treatment of insomnia</a> and <a href="http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/depression.htm">vitamins for depression</a>.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Exploring Tai Chi</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/exploring-tai-chi.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/exploring-tai-chi.html</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the stresses associated with today's lifestyles, people are trying harder and harder to find methods of relaxation that will not include sore muscles. One of the methods used is the ancient art of <A href="http://www.online-psychic.biz/new-age/tai-chi.html">Tai Chi</A>. Scientists have found this ancient art helps people cope with anxiety and depression even better than exercise. Tai Chi, the Americanized version of the Chinese Tai Chi Chuan is said to be the most concentrated form of meditation and yoga today. Tai Chi combines meditation, controlled breathing and stretching into a workout that can be done daily, weekly, or even a few times a week and still have a great effect on body and mind.<br><P>Traditional Tai Chi consists of the long form and short form. The long form has nearly one hundred ten positions, while the short form consists of less than forty. Stretches are believed to be able to help relieve pain and stress by forcing negative energy our and replacing it with positive energies. Classes and groups meet anywhere for daily to three times a week with their main focus on teaching the student to do Tai Chi properly so that the quality and length of life becomes greater than average. It is believed that with Tai Chi and a healthy lifestyle years can be added to your life.<br><P>Not just for those suffering from pains and aches, Tai Chi is also a method which can be used to relax and regenerate. A large part of the Tai Chi philosophy is meditation. Most Tai Chi masters will advise doing Tai Chi in a quiet area, inside or outside your home, where there is not a lot of noise. Meditation is an integral part of some of the forms. Clearing the mind and body of negative energies will also help attain the relaxation needed for a peaceful night's sleep.<br><P>While Tai Chi is mostly a peaceful type of martial art, there is also a form of combative Tai Chi. This focuses on defense rather than offense. This form of martial art is adaptable to the young and old. Families often practice Tai Chi together. Along with classes and groups who teach Tai Chi, there are also DVDs and downloadable versions for those who wish to stay in the comfort of their own home.<br /><br />--<br />Mike Anderson is a writer for Online-<A href="http://www.online-psychic.biz/">Psychic</A>.biz and enjoys writing on topics that include <A href="http://www.online-psychic.biz/new-age/">New Age</A> and enjoys to write on Healing.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item><item>
<title>Travel-Related Stress</title>
<link>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/travel-related-stress.html</link>
<guid>http://www.articletrader.com/health/stress/travel-related-stress.html</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Air travel can be very stressful and when traveling with children, it can be down-right painful.  Research indicates that there is an increase in the amount of stress experienced when traveling today as compared to traveling twenty years ago.  Couple this stress with the current security measures that we must encounter at airports (domestic and international) and we have double stress.  <br><br>My family and I flew recently and it caused me to think about the major changes that have occurred when flying.  Our scheduled flight (7:00 a.m.) meant that we had to be at the airport at 5:00 a.m.  To make it to the airport by 5:00 a.m., we had to leave home at 4:00 a.m.  In order to leave home at 4:00 a.m., we had to wake at 3:00 a.m.  I think you get the point.  Some may say, just take a later flight.  Well, travel time on the expressway would take longer than the time it takes to fly to our destination.  Arriving early, remembering what you can carry and what you cannot carry through the security check points can be daunting to say the least.  With all this, believe it or not, there are some things you can do to decrease stress-related travel.  <br><br>Give yourself plenty of time.  In the past, I have been able to get to the airport “just in time” to catch a flight.  Today, you will miss your flight if you arrive “just in time”.  Believe it or not, there are some things that you can do to ensure that you will arrive to your destination a little less stressed.<br><br>1.	Anticipate lines.  There are lines everywhere.  This is particularly true during the 	holiday 	travel times.  Arrive early….arrive early….arrive early.<br><br>2.	Check to make certain that your flight has not been canceled.  This can be checked 	online.  No one likes sleeping in on an airport cot.<br><br>3.	Have your itinerary and identification available.  <br><br>4.	Know what you can take to the airport and what you cannot.  Many airlines provide 	thisinformation on their websites.  Check your airline’s website before you go           to       the 	airport.<br><br>5.	Have proper identification.  Proper identification for many airlines is a government 	identification card, driver’s license or passport.  Check with your airlines to see what 	type of identification you need.  Also remember to ask what type of identification is 	needed for your child.<br><br>6.	Be prepared to take off your shoes at the security checkpoint.  Wear shoes that are 	easy to remove.<br><br>7.	Bring a magazine or book to read while waiting to board.<br><br>8.	Bring a toy or game to distract your child.  Remember, they get tired, cranky and 	bored 	too.<br><br>9.	Have snacks available for your child.  <br><br>10.	Be patient.  Understand that the precautions and check points help keep you safe.<br><br>	  <br><br /><br />--<br />Denise D. Latham-Lee is a Trauma/Emergency Nursing Administrator with 25 years of nursing experience.  She also writes nursing articles for E-Street News.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>

