Eliminate Stress and Take Time for Yourself

Work, conferences, deadlines, appointments, phone calls, groceries, walking the dog – all of these are things many people must accomplish each day. Many times, family, friends and ourselves get put on a waiting list. Sometimes, we discover too late that those on the waiting list are, in fact, the most important, and unfortunately, we often don’t realize it at all and find ourselves wondering why we are unhappy.

There are books and seminars to help us find the best option for managing our time. Such sources intend to offer the best solutions.

People know that time is more than money. First of all, time means life, and more than that, it means our lives. That is why we must not to give up in stressful situations and must continue to fight for the joy of living. Remember that poor time management can cause major health problems physically and mentally.

But there is good news. Time can be tamed – in a way, we can make it obey us. The first step in the process is to identify the elements that steal your time. Usually , they are in one of two groups:

• External factors (unexpected phone calls, long phone conversations, unplanned visits, open-doors policies, insufficiently trained personnel, constant meetings, interruptions by colleagues, friends and family).Internal factors – related to ourselves (priorities and objectives that change, lack of a daily work plan, lack of self-imposed deadlines, tendency to do too many things at once, disorder, procrastination, inability to say no, poor decision-making, fatigue).
• Internal factors – related to ourselves (priorities and objectives that change, lack of a daily work plan, lack of self-imposed deadlines, tendency to do too many things at once, disorder, procrastination, inability to say no, poor decision-making, fatigue).
  
  When reading the above descriptions, you probably pictured similar situations that you have been through. Now, all you must do is find a way to get past them so you can be in charge of your time again. Here are three possible ways to do it:
• Write everything down. It is especially useful if you have a bad memory. Otherwise you might forget to attend important meetings, to make important phone calls, to answer messages you need to answer. You can also write down inspirations that occur to you at unexpected moments.
• Make a list of priorities. It takes little time, and you can do it while you’re having your morning coffee. Write down what you need to do that day, in order of importance and urgency.
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  Learn to say no. A common mistake that many people make is to put other people’s problems ahead of ours. Nevertheless, by helping others in a difficult situation, we open the door to frustration and stress and we find ourselves unable to meet our previous responsibility.
  This advice is also present in Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber’s book New Art of

Time Against Stress, and it invites us to see that, even more than it is a weapon against stress, time management is a philosophy.

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Efficient Use of Your Time

There are things in life that, if we lose or damage them, we can always get more. Time is not one of them. When it is gone, there is no way to get it back. But if you realize that a certain period of your life was less productive or was lost in some way, there is no point in rehashing it. There is nothing you can do about it but learn from your mistakes.

Meditate on why you feel that time in your life was unproductive. Analyze what you did wrong, what kept you back, what contributed to your failures, etc. The information you gather will be useful when it comes to establishing new goals for organizing your time more efficiently. Here is some valuable advice to think about when making your plan:

• Decide your priorities, desires and aspirations and make time to accomplish them. You’ll get the feeling that your time has been used in the best way. Concentrate on choosing things that you always said you wanted to do, but which you never did. That will give you the impression that you somehow made up for lost time.
• Don’t postpone duties, taxes, apologies to people you hurt, time with your family. These actions have a certain charm and offer a certain feeling of wholeness and serenity.
• We have busy lives, and we have many things to do each day. It is important to make good choices and focus on the priorities. You won’t be able to satisfy everybody, but you will be able to focus on the people you really care about. It is them you do not want to let down. That does not mean you must neglect people seeking help or support, but do not try to please everybody all at once. You’ll become exhausted, and you’ll end up disappointing everybody.
• Try to deal only with people who are also efficient with their time. Don’t waste your time with people who are often late, who postpone or miss meetings. Be in contact only with serious people who understand how precious time is. Otherwise, you’ll permanently feel slighted. If your job obliges you to deal with this kind of person, have a back-up plan, something else to do, so you don’t waste precious time.
• Learn to do more than one thing at a time. Do not to turn into Napoleon, but keep your options open. For example, do your nails while in the bath, exercise while watching TV, listen to the news while cooking, read the newspaper on the bus, have breakfast while you’re answering e-mails. Don’t forget that there is not time for all the things we must do, so combine them.

Use these tips with a correct diet, frequent exercise and sleep no more than eight hours a night. Remember that time is a gift. You can live as you’re supposes to – like every day was the best day of your life.

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Eating Disorders and Yoga Therapy

More than 10 million women and a million men are affected by eating disorders in the United States alone. Most are teens, and the common illnesses are anorexia and bulimia. Physical factors related to these illnesses have only been recently acknowledged as mental factors that were previously believed to be responsible for the conditions. Eating disorders are triggered by several factors, including social, biological, psychological and behavioral issues.

A focused mind has a better chance of preventing eating disorders. Yoga has been proven to reduce depression and create a state of well-being. Various yoga practices encourage higher levels of self-esteem and promote a positive body image. This is a crucial factor in eating disorders and has been shown to increase recovery. By eliminating self judgment, yoga strengthens the connection between mind and body, allowing the two elements to cooperate in decreasing negative effects. Anorexia affects energy levels and reduces bone density. Regular yoga practice increases the overall fitness of the body, giving it a chance to fight illnesses.

Yoga identifies eating disorders as a problem with the first charka, and different poses are used to balance it: crab, full wind, pigeon, locust, staff, etc. Strength and determination increase by using grounding postures such as mountain, goddess, standing squat and prayer squat. The postures re-establish the mind-body connections and help overcome physical obstacles. Back-bending poses reduce depression, and forward bends calm the spirit and reduce the effects of anorexia.

The mental component plays an important role in eating disorders, and meditation can reduce harmful thoughts and feelings. Active, focused meditation proves to be effective. Less obvious results can also be obtained by using a general meditation technique. Yoga works best when exterior elements are excluded and concentration focuses on inner aspects. Focusing on breathing and inner sensations takes you to a state of increased awareness. This state allows you to explore concepts that will let you achieve goals that have previously proved problematic.

Being aware of the problem and showing a strong desire to change it is a great method of reducing the effects of eating disorders. Adopting yoga practices would make the patient more aware of the problem, and thus contribute to a cure. However, these yoga techniques are usually used in recuperation. Most people with anorexia or bulimia go through a stage of denial, which makes their condition worse. As with all illnesses, yoga works best in the prevention stage, when negative effects are easier to eliminate.

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Do We Have The Power to Change Our Fate?

Fate, destiny, resignation – in certain contexts, those words could seem to be synonyms. But what if you’ve been a fighter for your entire life and simply will not surrender in certain situations? Can we go against our destiny? Can we truly follow the path we want to follow in life?

All these questions have to definitive answers. But our determination and strength can overcome the obstacles we face before reaching the highest aspirations of our lives.

Many people who have been successful in areas such as business, sports, science, etc., admit that fate seemed to be against them at certain points in their careers. Most of them had different lives before finding success and are proud to have lived through those times. It was difficult, most of them say, but they wanted to get to the top badly. Nothing could have stopped them from getting where they wanted to go. They acknowledge that they never believed they would become so famous or successful.

All of this might make us wonder whether an apparently pre-ordained fate can be changed if we really want something and are determined to get it no matter what. And if we can change our destiny, to whom can we show our capabilities? Could there be a way change the famous book of life as easily as correcting words on a computer? And if so, how do we know that the original was not in error and that our changes do not do more than correct it?

Obviously, everything that happened before is a guess. Nevertheless, because different people testify that their lives changed, our confidence that we can also do it increases. If we can’t control our fate, we can at least take control of what happens in our lives.

Perhaps, even if we were meant to have a less fortunate destiny, if we treat others properly and remain honest, somehow bad things will keep away from us, showing that we can make our own destiny.

Still, we wonder what happens to a person who begins with a wonderful destiny but ends up committing a series of grave mistakes. Will that destiny change?

It could be true that we will get the destiny we deserve. People who suffer tremendously because they lost a love done or people born disabled will answer no! Many innocent people are in pain, so the concept that we get our just desserts is not always accurate. But what if we must pay for the mistakes of others? Would we think harder before doing something we would not really be proud of, fearing that someone else will be punished for our actions?

Opinions undoubtedly are split on this subject. But thinking about these themes helps us understand ourselves better and, hopefully, lets us appreciate our destiny.

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Discover What You Want Out of Life

No matter your age, you have probably had to make a big decision that would potentially affect your entire life. Undoubtedly, there are moments in life when you feel helpless and disoriented and believe you need help to decide how to proceed.

Those moments are the times when you should not depend on anybody’s advice, because, if anything goes wrong, you always blame those people. Specialists strongly advise that whenever you find yourself at a crossroads, you should make the decision by yourself. Then, the question becomes: How can we know how to make the decision, and which is the best solution?

The answer is won’t be simple for many of us. However, a technique exists that can will have great results if used regularly. It is meditation, and it has been used for centuries. Even in old and famous books, such as the Bible, we are invited to meditate, to discover and fight the evil in us and control our decisions and lives.

How do we begin to meditate? First, we must get away from distractions, because we can’t analyze our deepest feelings and thoughts if we are distracted. Second, we must ask ourselves questions that will help us determine who we really are. The questions should address everyday aspects:

What do you like to do?
When have you been most proud of yourself during your life?
What have you always wanted to do but have never found the time? (You can include anything from visiting friends to going to Antarctica or seeing your dentist.)
What role does money play in your life?
What is most important to you, family life or career?
How much do you depend on others?

If you are concerned about a particular decision, all of the questions should be related to that issue. If you’re simply confused in general, think about the common topics that a person must deal with in life. Don’t forget to write down the answers. Concentrate and be honest. After all, nobody will judge you.

All these questions will help you determine what you want from life. All you must do properly interpret your own replies. To do that, take the time to analyze them thoroughly. With a red pen, mark whatever answers you are proud of. With a black pen, mark the things that don’t make you proud.

Post the list where you can see it several times a day, or post it in several places. You’ll notice that, eventually, even unwillingly, the black things on your list will begin to turn red. Remember to renew the list when most of it has turned red. It is the best way to remain aware of your expectations for life. Good luck.

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Devise a Success Plan Based in Reality

We all want to be successful, but we usually rely on luck to achieve our goals. A good example of this is someone who wants to get rich but who only plays the Lotto to try to obtain wealth. The chances of becoming rich overnight are unlikely. Designing a realistic plan to achieve your goals is important in any case, no matter how high or low your aspirations are.

One effective way is to take carefully planned steps toward your goal. Compare your goals with a swimming competition. First, to have a chance to win the race, you must make sure you are not afraid of the water. Before you even enter the race, you must overcome your fears. They may hold you back, but some of them might prevent you from getting hurt or from failing.

When you believe that your goal is worthy, you must begin the most difficult stage: preparation. You cannot win a swimming race if you don’t know how to swim. Begin with the basics and don’t skip steps to reach your goal faster. The experience you skip will probably hurt you later. Take gradually increasing steps. Swim half a lap; then move on to an entire lap. Your skills will progress, and you will begin to beat your own lap records. It could take years to prepare for the “race,” depending on your goals. It’s important to enter the race, confident of your success and the skills that will help you win.

Taking small steps and basing your plan in reality gives important benefits. The order and precision of a plan instills confidence. Organizing your strategy increases the chances of making the right moves and better decisions. Secondly, having an organized plan has psychological benefits, and your subconscious mind is more confident, giving you more energy to focus on the important things. You are creating a pattern in your consciousness that craves success and brings it into your plan. When your conscious and your subconscious both believe you can reach a goal, you gain the power of concentration that eliminates outside influences and sets you on the shortest path to success.

Even though chance is likely to play a large role in your quest for your goal, having a reality-based plan allows you to change “unlikely” into “probably.”

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Decisions

Kenneth Hoffman

Dear Diary,

Next week – summer vacation! I can’t wait for Saturday!I think I’ll meet the guys at Speedy’s garage. I got this cool retractable box cutter. We’ll probably go out Saturday night and streak some cars. Nicky has it in for the Science teacher for always calling us down for noise. If I don’t do that, I could go over to the Shop Rite and apply for that job cutting up cardboard for the paper drive. It pays twenty whole dollars for only three hours work. I could use the cash.

I found this old baseball bat at the lot. Me and the guys could climb that fence in the park and shag rocks at the windows of the houses across the street. By the time they find out where the rocks are coming from, we’ll be long gone. Or I could meet the baseball coach and try to get on the Little League team as an advisor. I get to go to a Yankees game for free if we sign on as a chaperone.

One of the guys knows when old man Miller in the wheel chair is going to be out of town. He has this forty-five under his bed and it’s fully loaded. We could get it and scare some kids. The only thing is there’s going to be his brother there, making a ramp for the stairs. He asked me to help build it but I don’t know. Maybe I will.

Speedy says he knows where there is a car with the keys in the dash all the time. It’s this Nissan with the cool rocket headlights. I bet they pop out real easy. Speedy’s brother is going to college next year and he’s going to donate his project hot rod to the car club. Maybe I’ll join and help fix it up for the car show in August. I bet I could make that baby shine like a mirror. There’s so much to do in the summer. So many choices, I can’t decide. Oh, well, I have the rest of my life to live, as long as I have fun this summer.

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Dealing with Change

by Clare Evans

“The only constant is change”. Change is something that affects us all in our lives some more serious and impacting than others. Moving house, changing jobs, redundancy, divorce, losing a loved one, death, they all affect us in different ways and our ability to cope varies from the type of person we are, to how strong we feel at the time, what else is going on for us at the time and our level of stress.

When we experience change we all go through a natural response curve that will vary according to speed and intensity from person to person.

Essentially there are six main stages to this curve.
Shock and Denial – often when we first hear the news or are impacted by change we experience shock, denial, confusion, fear, numbness and blame. How often do you hear people say “I can’t believe this is happening” or appear cold, unemotional and not react when they first hear the news?

Anger/Resistance – this often follows on after the initial shock. Frustration, anxiety, irritation, embarrassment and shame. Wanting to take it out on someone else or blame someone for the situation you’re in.

Dialogue/Bargaining – as we start to come to terms with the situation we are more likely to be able to talk about it. Often the healing part of the process happens when we are willing to talk about what’s happened. It really does help. Many people who have been through change and emotional upheaval find it helps to share their experience with others either in a support group or with a professional.

Depression – at the bottom of the curve comes a sense of overwhelm and helplessness. This may result in a complete inability to function and no energy or motivation to do anything.

People may withdraw into themselves – physically and mentally and switch off emotionally.

Acceptance – when you’re ready to move on you are more able to accept what has happened, start to explore new options and put plans in place for the future. It becomes easier to think more positively and this in itself has a beneficial effect.

Return to normality – while ‘normality’ may not be possible in some cases of loss, once you have accepted the situation, moving forward to a more secure and meaningful existence is once again possible.

What you also find is that you will swing to and fro within the change curve and may pass through certain stages more quickly than others. Some people stay stuck at a particular point because they don’t know how to move on and this can hold them back for months and even years and stops them from. You may also find yourself going backward as you adjust to the change before finally being able to move forward.

If you’re going through a period of change – I hope that this helps you to recognise where you are and that it’s OK to feel all these emotions. If you’re having trouble dealing with a significant change and what’s significant to you may not be significant to others – then don’t be afraid to put your hand up and ask for help and support. That may be from your partner, friends or a professional. The quicker you learn to deal with your emotions, the quicker you will be able to move on and grow stronger as a result.

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Cure Your Fears of Change

Usually people are afraid of bad changes, things that affect their existence in a negative way. The question arising is how to cure our fears of change? The most important thing is to understand that life is always made from ups and downs and nobody can be in a permanent ascending trend, simply because that is impossible. Even the most envied stars experience the downs life has to offer, so nobody can avoid them.

However, the most important thing is not how to avoid changes, fears and bad experiences, but how to learn from them. It is crucial not to let problems overwhelm you, but to know how to use them in your favor.

There is no doubt that problems affect us, which is actually normal, due to the fact that we have feelings, but, nevertheless, every single hard moment of our lives should make us even stronger. That is why specialists suggest that you should always analyze and meditate on the worse situation you had to deal with, in the course of your life. Try to learn from your mistakes, because they will help you be prepared for the changes or less pleasant situations to come.

There are many ancient beliefs that consider that every single episode of our lives happens with a pre-determined reason. They also think that life, somehow prepares us for certain events to come, so if we focus enough attention on our previous experiences, we will understand many things from the present.

With all that, it is also true that the unexpected can happen anytime. However, you should keep in mind that a change in not always for the worse and consequently, you must never let go of a chance, because you are afraid to take the risk. Remember that, from time to time, something has to happen in order to free you from monotony, so you shouldn’t be surprised if, at a certain moment in time, instead of being afraid of change, you desire it with all your heart.

If you just don’t feel capable of realizing what a certain change in your life, actually means, here’s a list of tips that might help you get mobilized:

• Try to think only of the positive impacts that will result after the change. See how important they are and meditate upon how to multiply them, by adding some other good aspects, which need certain assistance.
• It is always good to picture somebody else in your situation, as picturing ourselves in a less desirable position, always looks more dramatic than it really is. If you realize that the other person can handle the change, you can be sure you’ll be able to handle it as well.
• Imagine the worse situation that can result after the change. Now try to find various solutions to it. Meditate on how much you can loose, if the worst happened, and how important those things are to you. If you find more than one reasonable solution, you are safe – the change can’t be stronger than you are!

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Control Your Own Level of Motivation

Paul M. Jerard Jr.

When I first mention this to most people, they really don’t get it, so here is a simple formula for keeping your moods upbeat.

Audio books and music can be used as tools for motivation. The audio book is such a great motivational and learning tool, while you are commuting, or just out for a drive by yourself. I mention “by yourself” because, ideally, you should spend quality time with people in your car.

You can learn so much about life and a self-improvement audio book can keep you motivated all day long.

When I first started listening to audio books it was during commuter traffic through Providence and Boston. I would show up to meetings relaxed, with fresh ideas, and motivated. When people asked me the secret, I told them about the magic of audio books.

Most of them never asked me again, thought I was some strange eternal optimist, and never bothered to try an audio book.

Unfortunately, many people are slaves to stress, and don’t want to change anything. They go about their lives with a perfect recipe for a heart attack and high blood pressure.

Here is the ultimate recipe for a very sad and short life. You must combine running late to work, high volume traffic, the daily latte, a high stress job, and show up barely on time or late.

Some people are, what I call, “mad at the world.” They drive from one intersection to the next, making gestures at everyone. Some of these people can be helped, while others go through a daily cycle of frustration and even invite violence.

Now, let’s get back to you. As long as you stay aware, you have control over your motivation, moods, and level of optimism. So, take charge by plugging yourself into positive energy with books, audio books, music, and positive people.

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner/director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

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Choose Your Own Gifts

Everyone knows it feels good to receive gifts. It doesn’t matter if they are expensive; they just have to be there. Gifts are an effective way of showing that we care for someone. Of course, the price matters less than the manner in which we give them.

Behind every good gift is someone who worked hard to make a good choice. The key to buying the perfect gift is thinking about the kind of message you want to send when the receiver opens it. If you remember his or her hobbies or vacation plans, etc., it means you really thought about that person and bought the gift exactly for that reason.

Another kind of person exists who loves to make presents and who buy a lot of stuff without a specific person in mind. They wait for the right occasion to surprise someone. Such undetermined gifts can be items such as a nice watch, a pen, a scarf, a planner or a CD. They are good gifts, and when you must attend an unscheduled party, you don’t have to worry about what to buy. Some things to remember when picking gifts without a pre-determined receiver are to choose useful things that people often don’t buy for themselves and to choose gender-neutral presents because you don’t know whether it will go to a man or a woman.

Another thing about gifts wrapping them. Wrapping can be a major issue for a successful present. Although what’s inside might not be too interesting or original, a nice box will make a difference. Be as creative as possible. If you can give only a keychain, put it in a bag full of his or her favorite candies.

If you have to go shopping for Christmas presents or other occasions when you must buy many gifts, divide them into three categories; family, friends and formal gifts for people you don’t really care about but still must exchange gifts with. After you divide the categories, list the people who will receive the gifts, so that you know how many people there are and how much money you will need.

If you’re don’t know what kind of gift might be the appropriate for a certain event, remember that family members often like to receive personal things (new toothbrush, socks, clothes, etc.), friends appreciate humor, and people with whom you have a formal relationship might admire presents that demonstrate attentiveness and good taste.

Also, when shopping for gifts, don’t forget that it is important to pay attention to details, such as the profession of the people to receive the gift, the colors he or she likes to wear and what size. Be efficient – if you’re buying gifts for your co-workers, don’t hesitate to buy the same thing for more than one of them.

Now all you have to worry about is your budget, but don’t forget – the more you give away, the more you get.

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Breathing Power

Many cultures believe breath is a link with the soul. We each can be considered an expert in breathing. After all, we all do it every day. However, many people don’t see the importance of the power of breathing.

The importance of breathing is obvious. We depend on it for life. As humans, we must eliminate the things that our body no longer uses, and breathing takes care of 70 percent of the process. Besides eliminating the air from your lungs after it has been depleted of oxygen, breathing also removes toxins from the body. You can also eliminate non-biological components such as stress. By harnessing the immense power of breathing, you can connect better with your inner self and efficiently combat outside stress factors.

By becoming more aware of your breathing, you can reduce external negative elements. Focus on your breath, and tell yourself to think only about breathing. The rhythm your breath produces will help your mind and your body relax. Thinking is responsible for most of the stress we face, and this exercise takes thinking into a harmonious and peaceful place.

Many of our thoughts are negative. We often use words such as “won’t,” “can’t” and “shouldn’t.” Such negative connotations reflect on how we feel, increasing anxiety. Your brain processes millions of thoughts every day, and focusing on your breath gives your brain a break. Temporarily slowing your mind’s activity gives you more peace and helps relax both you.

Look at your breathing education as similar to practicing a sport. To reach a goal, you must improve certain skills. You can’t just be an Olympic athlete – you must become one. This can be done by building strength and stamina, as well as improving your techniques. Improving your breathing works the same way. Right now, you are at a basic level, because you haven’t done additional exercises to improve your breathing. Your subconscious mind takes care of this, allowing your conscious mind to deal with other things. However, you can take things into your own hands and consciously control your breathing during the exercises

At first, analyze yourself each time you inhale and exhale. Do this until you become accustomed to the rhythm and let your brain preoccupy itself only with your breathing. It might be difficult at first because you will get distracted by sounds or movements around you. With time, however, you will be able to ignore interference and sustain a prolonged period of clarity. If you practice frequently, you will soon begin to see the positive effects of controlling one of the vital elements of life.

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Beat Stress With Exercise

Dipasree Samanta

What is stress?

Our body is subjected to constant changes in the environment that affect us both physically and emotionally influencing the way we feel, behave and react in various situations. This weathering that the body undergoes under varied pressures of life is stress. Although stress is the root cause of many common health disorders, it isn’t always harmful. Increase in stress upto a certain level boosts productivity. Stress can motivate an individual to win a race or perform well academically. This is positive stress which encourages the individual to improvise and achieve goals which he would not have accomplished otherwise. But when the level of stress overwhelms us and exceeds a certain limit, different biological responses are triggered resulting in increased heart rate, headache, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, muscle tension, rashes, ulcers and accelerated breathing which might lead to life threatening health disorders. Major trauma like death of a loved one, events like losing friendship, having a baby, credit card debts, high electric bill, relocation to a new town, academic failure, loss of a job, marriage, falling hair, rush-hour traffic, annoying boss or neighbor, parenting teens, chronic illness, heavy responsibilities, performing before a huge audience or a new relationship- all can produce stress which bring about negative effects on the body. So, no stress as well as too much stress, both are harmful. One must find the balance and utilize stress for his benefit and improvement.

Stress and the Exercise Connection

Researchers are working around the clock to gain command over stress or fight it more efficiently. Since it is detrimental to health, relationships and life as a whole, it is essential for every individual to take charge and manage stress. To beat stress and make life more relaxed and peaceful, there is no alternative to exercise.
Exercise is fun.

Identify what activities you enjoy the most and try to include them within your daily routine. Exercising builds up your physical reserves and helps you fight stress more efficiently. You should exercise at least four times each week for thirty minutes each session. Any time best suitable for you can be the time for exercise. Simple repetitive exercises like cycling, swimming, jogging, walking, hiking, racquet sports, dancing, skiing and aerobics are some of the best known stress busters. Doctors of patients of depression often recommend these exercises to free the mind of tension. You should rejoice in any kind of exercise activity otherwise it will feel like a chore and gradually you’ ll abstain from it. Remember to warm up and cool down before and after you start your exercise program to avoid injury. Gentle stretching exercises are considered best for the warm ups and cool downs. Exercises help you sleep better and start a whole new day with new vigor and an enhanced feeling of self- esteem.
Shape up and build confidence.

Shed those excess fat, control weight, tone your muscles, increase flexibility, rejuvenate skin and radiate confidence through exercises. Ward off stress while exercising moderately at a comfortable pace and slowly speed up to improve stamina and efficiency. Burning calories fuel you up with new vigor to energize the body throughout the day. When you are full of confidence you trust yourself and accomplish those goals you thought were impossible to achieve.

Stay healthy

Poor health is one of the leading causes of stress. Regular exercise improves blood circulation and promotes oxygen supply to the vital organs of the body thus strengthening the immune system, lungs and heart which in turn fight diseases more efficiently and the body becomes less vulnerable to various health conditions. Exercise boosts liver functions, digestive activities, metabolism, intestinal movements and kidney functions thus keeping constipation, diabetes and arthritis at bay. Exercise makes you feel better and live happier.

Change your focus

A daily exercise regime keeps your mind off of the mundane routine and stressful thoughts and channels your energy for productive purposes. You mind stays alert and occupied with the potentials of the brighter side of life. Combat stress and enjoy the beauties of life.
Indulge in restful exercises.

Do whatever is good for you. Take positive steps to reduce stress. Laugh aloud with friends and family, go for an outing or just soak in the tub with some aromatic oils or rose petals. Determine the stress causing elements and be creative in finding solutions befitting your hectic schedule to not let them hamper your life. Sit by the fireplace and quietly watch the dancing flames, stroll on the beach and soak in the sun while enjoying the beauty of the sea, gently pet your favorite animal, lie in the backyard in a hammock, sit by the lake, watch the sun go down behind the pine trees, look at the star-studded night sky or simply play with your kids. Keep your mind engaged with matters other than business or family if they bring about stress in your life.

Try the deep relaxation/meditation techniques of Yoga.
The rewards of yoga are endless, both physically and mentally. Practiced for centuries, yoga, whose other word is meditation, massages the internal organs as well as energizes the soul. Essentially, regular exercise of yoga can magically treat stress and various health disorders. It stimulates the muscles in the various body parts in a non-strenuous manner and brings about flexibility in those areas which were never so much worked upon before thus lubricating the joints, ligaments and tendons comprehensively. Muscles are admirably toned by gentle stretching and massage which facilitates blood circulation in the entire body. This, on the other hand, detoxifies the body by quick elimination of wastes from even the farthest corners of the body thus keeping a myriad of infections and health disorders at bay. Active blood circulation also means efficient transport of nutrients which attributes to prompt healing of wounds, delayed ageing, a boost in stamina, improved digestion, dodging disability, enhanced breathing, rejuvenation of skin and radiation of confidence. You will discover a new vigor in life. Most importantly, the goal of yoga is to attune body with mind and soul.
Many yoga exercises are easy and have a magical effect on the students performing yoga. Regular practice of yoga will relieve you of physical pain and stress giving you a positive outlook towards life and enlightenment of soul. It is the exercise of the body as well as the mind. Thousands have been aroused by yoga’s magical touch and have benefited from it. In essence, the centuries old healing process of yoga will transform your life at the spiritual level.

Practice these moderate exercises.

Workplace is the main culprit source of stress in most cases. So, here are some workplace stress busting exercises that are very easy to follow routinely-

1. Deep breathing:

Inhale deeply. Fill in your lungs with as much air as possible, then exhale. A fresh dose of oxygen will recharge your batteries.

2. Neck roll:

Roll your neck clockwise and then anti-clockwise 10-15 times each way. This relieves tension around the neck and shoulder regions. The same can be achieved by looking left, as far back as possible and then looking right the same way. Repeat 10 times.

3. Rub:

Gently give yourself a neck and shoulder rub. Find yourself revived.

4. Bends:

Stand up with feet 1 foot apart. Lift your arms. Gently bend backwards and forwards, left and right, 5 times. This stretching exercise is great for the back muscles which get easily strained because of sitting at the same spot for hours.

5. Chest stretch:

Stand tall with feet 1 foot apart. Lift and stretch your arms straight and forward. Slowly inhale to the fullest while moving your arms to the sides. Keep arms at the same level. Hold for 5 seconds. Exhale and bring the arms back together to the front. Feel the relief.

6. Hand stretch:

Interlock fingers. Extent arms forward at shoulder height and palms facing out. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times. This stretches shoulders, hands, wrists and upper back and relieves tension around them.

7. Back stretch:

Stand tall with feet 1 foot apart and hands on the waist. Twist your upper body and turn back as much as possible. Hold for 5 seconds and come back to the starting position. Repeat with the other side. This is particularly good for stretching the middle back.

Any exercise is stress relieving. Actually when we exercise, the brain releases endorphins, that are natural painkillers which give a sense of being healthful thus enhancing the overall mood and of course, that will make you sleep better. So, start exercising and get rid of stress sooner than later.

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Be Part of the New Team

When you get a new job, remember that the first days are important to make your new co-workers like you. This article will teach you how to act during your first days at a new job.

The accommodation period lasts at least three months, during which people won’t judge you based on professional achievements but on your image. Respect the dress code of the company, but do so that makes you look good. This will give you more confidence.

Despite the stress and worry you deal with, your attitude must stay relaxed and communicate trust. When speaking with your colleagues, don’t be shy. Let them know things about you but do not tell everything – create some mystery. However, during the accommodation period, don’t speak negatively about your previous job. Don’t talk about how efficient working there really was, etc. Remember that you are not working there anymore and that your comparisons could be annoying. Also, stop yourself from giving advice or from making observations. New people in the office don’t have this privilege.

Another important issue is not to complain – at least not from the beginning. The coffee is too strong; your desk is not well-positioned; you have too many duties. The list goes on. Imagine what you would think about someone acting like this in their first days of work.

The best thing on your first day would be for your boss to introduce you to other members of the office. But if he doesn’t have the time to do it, don’t isolate yourself. Introduce yourself to the others, tell them you’re member of the team, etc. Learn everybody’s name. They will feel more important if you do, and they will like you more.

After you begin, listen to everything that is going on around you. Take advantage of lunch and coffee breaks. People are more relaxed then, and they speak openly. This way, you can learn the unwritten rules of the company, who has the power, and what kind of conflicts there are in your department.

Most importantly, try not to be late during your first days. Prepare yourself for meetings by trying to plan for the problems to be discussed. Respect deadlines and don’t talk about personal problems or your sexual life. Think positive, smile often and show everybody you enjoy your work. Don’t make promises unless you are sure you can keep them. Work fast and well, and don’t talk to your colleagues about the salary you negotiated or about your promotion intentions.

Nevertheless, in spite of all the emotions you must go through, remember your main purpose: to do your new job as well as possible.

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Basic Relaxation Techniques Create Better Health

Chesa Keane

Basic Relaxation Technique

When you first try this exercise, you may want to begin by lying on the floor or on your bed. However, if you are tired, you may find that you cannot stay awake and you wont be able to develop the skill of conscious relaxation. This is a great exercise to help you sleep better at night, but for purposes of developing an awakened sense of relaxation, consider whether lying down works for you or not. If you too easily drift off to sleep, begin by sitting in a chair where you are comfortable and your back is straight and your feet touch the floor.

Loosen any tight clothing, such as your shoes, collar, or belt. Whether you begin by lying on the floor or not, you will eventually graduate to sitting either in a chair or on the floor. The purpose of this technique is to be able to mentally call relaxation to your body anytime, anywhere regardless of where you are or what physical position you find yourself. You are going to scan your entire body, locating tension pockets and relax each area, one area at a time, releasing tension completely. Heres how:

Focus your attention on your breath until your breathing begins to slow and deepen. Keep your mind focused on your breath. You might also conjure some peaceful image as you do this exercise. As you do so, you have already begun to relax.

You attention will first focus on your feet, beginning at the toes. Starting with the toes, wiggle your toes, squeezing and flexing, and then relax and release any tension. Next, rotate the ankles, followed by flexing and pointing the feet. Then relax and release. Move up to the calves and the long muscles of the thighs with your attention, tensing and relaxing until you can let the tension go your feet will fall outward comfortably.

Next, move your attention to your abdomen, midriff and lower back. This is another part of your body that can easily carry excess tension. Tighten your abdominals hold the tension for a count of five, and then release. Do this two more times, releasing tension each time you relax. You may find yourself adjusting the angle of your lower back as you encounter and release tension.

Shoulders and arms are next. Shrug your shoulders, tense and release your arms, clench and release your hands. Do this three times and finally, release all tension and let your arms and shoulders relax. Even as you are relaxing and feeling your tension drain away, remember to continue focusing on your breath. Between each area of focus, draw your attention back to the breath and let all tension leave your body with the out-breath and draw in a sense of relaxation with the in-breath.

Are there any other tense muscles in your head or face or neck? Probably, since this is a major focal point for tension. Focus directly on your facial muscles, opening the mouth and eyes wide three times and then consciously release tension and let your face relax. If you feel tension in your neck, turn your head slowly to the right and then the left a few times and finally, settle the neck to relax. Finally, shift your attention to the very top of your head. Consciously tighten the scalp by lifting your eyebrows and then scrunching them. Do this a few times and when you release and relax the tension, your scalp will relax.

At first you may have to retrace these steps until all regions of your body are relaxed at the same time. Keep at it until you are able to relax completely. By focusing attention and deliberate movement on various areas of the body, you are able to let those muscles to relax.

When you have mastered this method of relaxation, you will have gained control of the tension you are prone to carrying in your body and you will be able to relax at will for the rest of your life. Focusing on your breath, you can maintain this sense of control by simple association. As a result, you can relax even if you are in a room full of people. This is also a great beginning point to begin your meditation.

In time, being able to relax will not take you 15 to 20 minutes, but rather moments. By simply scanning the body with the mind, and focusing on the breath, you will be able to achieve quickly any level of relaxation you desire.

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Balancing Careers With Relationships

It is common these days that both people in a relationship have their own careers. The amount of time each must dedicate to their profession increases the risk of endangering their relationship.

You could find yourself in a wonderful relationship, with both of you following important careers. Is there anything you can do to make it easier to stay together?

Unfortunately, some people are so interested in their professional life that they become neglectful when it comes to a love relation. These people, who have great professional ambitions, have a series of qualities desirable at work. They enjoy competition and have leadership abilities, but they can also follow rules and regulations. Their lives are exciting, and because they don’t compromise often at work, they don’t negotiate in a relationship.

Undoubtedly, respect is the key to making love work between two professionals! We live in a world of equality between men and women, so respecting your partner’s professional aspirations and sharing responsibilities is important.

When you get involved with a career-oriented person, try to understand that person’s job is more than a regular one. It often involves long hours, bringing work-related materials home, traveling and attending all sorts of events.

The greatest problem two-career couples have is lack of time. That is why they must remember that the quality of their time together is more important than the quantity. Another key is teamwork. The responsibilities around the house must be shared, but each must also be ready to do things the other can’t do.

Here is some advice about making a relationship work:

Make a point of organizing and scheduling the things you need to do.
Plan a night out a few times a month. You will keep in mind that there is more to life is than work and household responsibilities.

Try to save some of your precious time for yourself.

When you think you are getting overwhelmed: caring for the children, cooking, working, maintaining your home, etc., ask for help. Enlist your parents or hire help for a few hours a week, at least occasionally.

Communication is essential. Take advantage of every second you are together, to remind your partner important she or he is to you.

Reduce stress someplace other than home. Instead of arguing, go to the gym!
Adapt these suggestions to your own personalities and you’ll certainly see improvements. Remember that a career should be make you proud, so support your partner in the work that makes him or her happy.

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Affirmations Can Make Your Dreams

Terje Ellingsen

Affirmations are positive, affirmative statements declaring something to be true. When you repeat an affirmation, a sufficient number of times with intensity and associate it with strong positive feelings, you will believe that what you affirm is the truth. Affirmative techniques are excellent tools for goal achievement regarding whichever goal you want to accomplish, as far as such accomplishments being achievable of a human being. The ways to apply this great goal accomplishing technique is not limited to a few but encompasses literrally all areas of life.

Without being aware of it, we often repeat thoughts or say words that are negative, for example, I will never be able to reach this or that goal, Im too old to do this, What’s the purpose to even try. To erase all these negative thinking patterns which leads you even further away from achieving your goals, you need to fill your head with positive thinking and beliefs that will put you right on your way to achieving your goal(s). Here is where the fantastic affirmation tool comes in.

Affirmation can free you from being dependent of others opinions, low self esteem, bad habits like smoking, bad self image, and halting relationships. What you do is substitute your old way of thinking with positive, repeated thoughts targeted to reach any goal you want. Even goals that you barely dared to dream of can come true by using affirmation.

Lets give a typical example of what positive affirmation is and how you do it to reach goals:

Lets say you are over weight and want to lose weight. You now need to formulate a positive affirmation of a losing weight, with one or more positive statements of what you want to happen for example:

• I will lose weight each day
• I will eat less each day
• I will control my weight today by eating sensibly
• I will lose more and more weight each day etc.

Now you can start the affirmation process. Here is one way to do it:

Select one word about what you want to accomplish from the statements you have made, in this case lets say you chose weight-loss.” Write it down.

1. Put yourself into a relaxed condition

2. Hold the paper you wrote the word weight-loss on about 12 to 24 from your eye and focus your eyes on the word and concentrate your attention. Hold this thought for up to 20 to 30 minutes

3. Repeat this affirmation exercise daily for two weeks at least.

As you continue your affirmation, you are burning the image of your goal word into your mind. You goal will be with you in your thoughts as you proceed in your everyday life, and you will see that you’ll come closer and closer to your goal.

Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website 1st-Self_Improvement.net.

Terje is a Sociologist who enjoys contributing to the personal growth and happiness of others. He tries to accomplish this by writing about self help issues from his own experience and knowledge. For example, affirmations for self mprovement and career goal achievement.

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Now!

Aurelia Williams

Stress is the wear and tear our bodies experience as we adjust to our constantly changing environment.

These 10 tips below can be applied your life and all of your relationships as it pertains to school, work, family, your significant other and friends. My hope is that you find positive ways to help manage all stress that you are dealing with.

1 - Manage Your Time Effectively: Keep a To Do list or daily planner and make sure to include time for yourself and time for stress reduction activities.

2 - Take a Break: Schedule several short breaks throughout your day to help minimize your stress. Get up and stretch, read a book, go for a walk or simply call a friend.

3 - Minimize Interruptions: When focusing on something important, make sure to block off a period of time when you can work without being disturbed or distracted.

4 - Eat Healthy Foods: Try to avoid foods high in fat, sugar and sodium. Be sure to snack on something healthy and do not skip meals because this will lower your energy levels.

5 - Exercise: Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to deal with stress. It releases endorphins and gives you a natural high. Try walking, bike riding or simply exercising in the comfort of your own home.

6 - Think Positively: Instead of focusing on negative thoughts, focus on the positive things in your life and say to yourself at least one positive thought each day.

7 - Learn to Say NO: Dont feel guilty when you have to tell others no. Taking on additional projects or work for others when you are busy will only cause you more stress.

8 - Put Stressful Situations in Perspective:: Will it matter a month from now? What about a year from now? Is it something that you can control? Ask yourself these questions when you are faced with a stressful situation.

9 - Get Enough Sleep: Studies show that most people need between 6-9 hours of sleep, but most people give up sleep when they are under stress to finish more work. Be sure to get the proper rest so that you can energize your mind, body and spirit.

10 - Find Someone to Talk to: Talking to your friends or family can help because it gives you a chance to express your feelings. However, problems in your social life or family life can be the hardest to talk about. If you feel like you cant talk to your family or a friend, talk to someone outside the situation. This could be your priest, minister, a therapist, your family doctor or a coach.

Aurelia Williams is the mom of four busy children, a Personal Life Coach and the owner of Real Life Solutions, which is an informational site that also offers products, articles and a great newsletter. You can also hear Aurelia daily on the WAHM Talk Radio show, she is the Resident Life Coach.

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