Archive for April 2010
15 Ways To Know That You’re Overcoming Stress
Every person who wants to elicit a positive change within themselves has a different reason for doing so – indeed, the reasons are as varied as our individual fingerprints. Some of us wish to lose those extra pounds, or we might be attempting to eliminate a negative habit like drinking or smoking. Some of us want to overcome low self-esteem or develop better communications skills. Of course, these are just a small sampling of common issues that many people have to overcome and like every other lasting change, they take time and patience.
Noticing the effects on yourself caused by your lifestyle changes will NOT be an instant thing – it can take weeks or even months before you start really feeling the positive results of your changes. There are also little signs that will help you stay focused on your goals, by giving you subtle reinforcement. Keep an eye out for any of the following signs and know that they are telling you that you are on the right track. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Use Power Naps To Decrease Stress
If you’ve ever had a sleepless night then you know how bad it makes you feel the next day. Lack of sleep can cause irritability, stress and, if the sleep deprivation is ongoing, a perpetual sense of anxiety.
A cat nap will definitely help to decrease your stress. It was always hard for me to get my 3 year old to take a nap, usually because she’s busy playing with her toys. But for us adults, we are often willing to sacrifice anything just to close our eyes and rest for a while – especially if you’re a mother to young children! Read the rest of this entry »
How To Meditate Anywhere
There are some people who just naturally have an excellent sense of concentration and focus. They are can simply calm their mind regardless of where they or what is going on. However, many people are not like this, and seem to always be disturbed by even small things. They find it difficult to concentrate and their judgment and work quality suffer for it. However, all is not lost for these people, as meditation can create mental space, and help people achieve a sense of inner calm.
5 Ways To Become A More Positive Person
Do you want to become more positive, but don't know where to start? Here are five tips that will have you living life with a more positive outlook in no time.
1. Find something you love to do, and do it. Do you love your work as much as you love your hobbies? Does it make you feel fulfilled and give you a sense of purpose you can carry with you everywhere you go? Does it temper the times of tedium of hardship that all work has at some points? Well, why not?! The best consideration you can give anything in life is to work toward finding a career that will make you happy, which will in turn give you a more positive outlook on life in general. Those who hate their jobs, typically don't especially love the rest of their lives, either.
Let Go Of The Past
Guilt is just an emotion. And yet, it grows like an insidious ivy, causing us to punish ourselves years after its initial trigger. Years after it's too late to do what we should have done, or avoided what we shouldn't have, happiness can leak from our lives like a shattered hourglass because of guilt's harmful effects.
Using Hypnosis To Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety, a more socially acceptable way of saying fear, can range in intensity from a reasonably mild case of stage fright, all the way up to a full blown panic attack. We all feel fear – but for some people, certain activities and places tend to cause such a high level of tension that the person can't even function properly. The ultimate expression of a fear is an outright anxiety attack. With too much stress, these people may not be able to hold a job, go out in public, shop, drive or do many other activities that are considered common and crucial to a normal and healthy life. Read the rest of this entry »
Get Moving To Combat Stress
There really is such a thing as a "runner's high" – and it's a very healthy experience. But you don't actually have to run to get the endorphin "high" that gives stress the butt-kicking it deserves. When you get "in the zone," you will feel more powerful, energetic and a lot more positive.
But of course, you have to find your own endorphin zone. So how do you do that? Physical activity, of course! Being physically active gives you a wonderful sense of self mastery and connect to your body. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding Inner Peace In A Stressful World
The chaos and pace of our lives can be extremely aggravating, whether you realize it or not. You can be so caught up with the need to do this, go there, talk to these people, buy these items … the list goes on. Just stop and breath!
Now, not for anything else but your personal care, you should consider finding a place all your own that you can go to. It does not even mean having to travel to some exotic destination or immerse yourself in any kind of mystic aura, all you need to do is to discover an inner self. Read the rest of this entry »
Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress
"Relax! Chill out! Calm down!" You probably hear these words on a regular basis – maybe you say them yourself – because most people experience a high level of tension and stress every day. But it's much easier to say "relax" than to actually do it! Many people do not know any systematic way to relax, and even those that do may not realize that a relaxation technique must be practiced regularly in order to be truly effective at the time it is most needed.