Top Ten Funny Stress Quotes

Did you know that April is Stress Awareness month? According to many surveys, chronic stress is one of the major sources of frustration and unhappiness. It can even shorten your telomeres and age you prematurely. If you are too busy to take a vacation or even slip away for a relaxing walk, then you need [...]

Funny Quotes on Procrastination

“Procrastination isn’t the problem. It’s the solution. It’s the universe’s way of saying stop, slow down, you move too fast. ” – Ellen DeGeneres   Early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. –Anonymous   “Procrastination is my sin. It brings me nothing but sorrow. I know that I should stop [...]

How To Stop Procrastinating (When All Else Fails)

What do you do when you’ve been procrastinating on your dream for weeks, months and even years? Perhaps you want to finish writing your book or learn how to scuba dive or save money so that you can visit Europe. You may have had these goals and dreams for years, but you are not any [...]

Top Ten Quotes On Overcoming Procrastination

If you often procrastinate, you are not alone. Everyone procrastinates at times, and it usually doesn’t cause them too much stress. However, according to researchers, 26 percent of Americans identify themselves as chronic procrastinators. This is a large increase from 1978, when only 5 percent thought of themselves as chronic procrastinators. Almost 60 percent of [...]

Why Is Toxic Work Stress So Dangerous To Your Health?

Do you have a stressful job? If it is stressful ALL of the time, or if it is often stressful at a toxic level then it could seriously harm your health. Stress doesn’t just make you feel tense and edgy. It negatively affects your body and brain. The statistics on the health consequences of stress [...]

What Type Of Music Is Best For Reducing Stress?

Today I listened to the song, “Weightless” by Marconi Union.  According to scientists, it is the most relaxing song ever created.  Sleep experts are even warning people not to listen to the song while they are driving their car.  Scientists at the Mindlab Institute say it is incredibly effective at lowering your stress.  However it [...]

Using The Power Of Music To Reduce Your Stress

Listening to music can be a wonderful tool for alleviating stress. Researchers have found that music reduces a person’s heart rate and promotes higher body temperature – an indication of the onset of relaxation. Music can increase your levels of serotonin and endorphin, which promotes mood elevation and decreases stress. Dr. Arthur Harvey, a neuromusicologist [...]

An Easy, Yet Powerful Stress Management Tip

  Last week, I had a stressful interaction with someone at work.  As I continued to try to reason with the person, I become more agitated.  Ideally, I would have left the area to take a brisk walk.  Even a five minute walk can be very helpful for reducing stress, calming down and gaining a [...]

An Overlooked Strategy For Reducing Holiday Stress

The busyness of the holidays can make your stress levels soar. With only 20 days left until Christmas, here are just a few of the things you may need to get done: Decorating your home (inside & out), including buying a Christmas tree and hanging Christmas lights. Shopping for holiday food items, menu planning. Baking [...]

Can’t Afford A Vacation? Try A “Staycation”

In prior posts, I’ve written about how vacations can help us tame our stress. Unfortunately, most Americans only take about one week of vacation per year.  This might sound O.K., until you compare it to those in Europe who take an average of five weeks per year.  Even more serious, 43 percent of American women [...]

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