Overcoming Procrastination by Identifying Its Source

Procrastination is a problem that many people experience.  Not only can it keep you from being successful, it can also cause problems with everything from your mental to your physical health. There are so many different reasons why people procrastinate.  Whatever the reason, the first thing that needs to be done is to identify why […]

3 powerful questions that will quickly reduce your stress

Yesterday I was running late to pick-up my son at school.  I’ve already been late once this week and it looked like it was going to happen again.  I imagined the irritated look on my son’s face.  I imagined the lady in the school office shaking her head in disbelief and disapproval.  As I glanced […]

How to Eliminate Stress in 30 Seconds or Less!

On Sunday I was a spectator at my son’s basketball tournament. Both teams were equally matched, and the competition was intense. Throughout the game, the coach of the other team constantly yelled commands to his players. His voice was extremely loud and his tone of voice was angry and aggressive. His behavior was unusual because […]

Guest Post: Getting Rid of Unnecessary Stress in the Mornings

Are your mornings hectic? Do you get stressed trying to get yourself and/or the kids out the door? With two little ones, ages 5 & 2, we seem to spend a lot of time in chaos. Our mornings are fraught with flying clothing, papers, toys and books while we try to find a matching shoe, […]

A Quick and Easy Stress-Relief Tip

A lot of people are suffering from the “Winter Blues” right around this time of the year.  (It’s also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD) Do you know what one of the main causes is?  Lack of sunshine. A quick and easy way that you can de-stress and pull yourself out of that […]

Hawaiian Stress Management Secrets

My family and I recently returned from vacationing in Hawaii.  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed talking with those who live in the Aloha state.  They are warm, friendly people and I believe that they can teach us a lot about how to manage stress. Of all fifty states, Hawaiians live the longest.  Why […]

Is Work Stress Causing You To Have Insomnia?

Seven years ago, I went through a very stressful time at work. Instead of improving, my work situation continued to deteriorate month after month. The stress began to take a toll on my health. When I would turn in for the night, I would not be able to fall asleep. For the first time in […]

How To Deal With A Toxic Work Environment

 In a previous blog post, I wrote about toxic workplaces.  They are usually characterized by heavy workloads and excessive hours. You are always behind schedule with little hope of things improving.  Some work environments have a more reasonable work load, but you are required to constantly interact with hostile people, such as coworkers, supervisors or […]

What Are The Characteristics Of A Toxic Work Environment?

In 1986, The Bangles had a hit song entitled, “It’s Just Another Manic Monday.”  If you experience a lot of work stress, then you too have had your share of “manic Mondays.”  A recent study of over 1,000 workers, conducted by the Families And Work Institute, revealed how common work stress has become.  The study […]

Laughter: A Powerful Tool For Reducing Stress

One of my favorite sources for wholesome humor is Reader’s Digest. I found the following joke in a recent issue: On his way to perform at a graveside service, the bagpiper gets lost. After many wrong turns, he finally arrives, but the minister and mourners have already gone. Only the grave diggers remain, and they’re […]

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