You know when it starts to get colder outside, and suddenly the sun is already set at 5 o’clock, and you’re thinking, “Gosh, should I just go to bed already?” We know, it happens to lots of us! We feel less energy, more irritable, and even gain a few pounds out of nowhere. Well, you…
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The way you sleep, the hours you sleep per night, and the quality of your sleep all affect your health and your ability to ward off stress. Even our SMaRT techniques work better if you are able to concentrate, fight off fatigue, and feel self-confident. The good news is, the small changes recommended here will…
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Deadlines. Frustrations. Obstacles. Do you start your workweek feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritable or low on energy? These are just a few physical and emotional signs of out-of-control workplace stress. There are times when it is all too much and you might wish to be rid of stress forever. While there is no magic fix for…
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Stress, like life, happens. A stress-free life is certainly a worthy goal, but not a very realistic one. The trick is to avoid stress whenever possible. That can be as simple as planning for contingencies in your morning commute, so if there’s a traffic snarl you either know a back way to work, or you’ve…
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Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year when parties, family gatherings, shopping, baking, eating and indulging are all part of the magic of the holiday season. Unfortunately, all that fun is often replaced with the stress that we put on ourselves thinking that we have to get everyone the perfect gift, attend every…
Read MoreThere are foundations in everything we do. Foundations in construction, parenting, communication, business. The same is true for stress management. When we gloss over or completely bypass the foundation phase of a process, eventually things come crashing down like a house of cards. To ensure you have the basics in stress management, let’s review three…
Read More“I dread going into my office. There’s no fun in it and people are there just to collect a paycheck.” This quote from a doc sounds like most other practitioners I talk with every day. Work has turned into a daily grind, which adds to the pressure, stress and thoughts of doubt that you made…
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Words to Help Reduce Stress In the second part of this series on five magic words, stress management expert Jen focuses on the words “more” and “maybe,” and then offers four tips that answer the question “What do I do now?” Here is the last 2 words to help reduce stress: More If you want…
Read MoreWords reduce stress When talking about stress management, I don’t offer magic beans, magic pills, or magic wands. If you follow any of my writings, you know I’m not about the superficial Band-Aids and coping methods that make our lives and situations seem better for the moment. It’s about finding long-term, permanent solutions that build…
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