Stress in the workplace has been a problem businesses have had to deal with since ages.  Being stressed while working can be a good thing as it helps you to meet deadlines and also finding solutions to whatever task you are working on and often the stress fades away as the task is completed.  What is dangerous is when stress becomes too excessive and difficult to control.

Stress at work can be one of the most harmful weapon to any business.  I am referring to...

If you are wondering whether stress can cause hives, you will be disappointed to know it can. This is primarily because stress alters internal chemistry in our bodies giving rise to very many conditions like hives. Also, another reason for the hives is that the skin is very large and more vulnerable to hives because of its sensitivity. Hives are itchy conditions that manifest themselves on skin with the ability to go away within a very short time as they appeared. They are usually sore...

How do you choose the relaxation music that works best? You can certainly start by experimenting with many different types. After all, it seems likely that what one person finds relaxing another will find irritating. But is it all just a matter of personal preference?

Actually no. Though ones personal tastes enter into the equation, there are reasons that some types of music are more relaxing than others. For example, both science and the experience of many people point to the...

"Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
Today is a gift - that is why we call it the present."
Author unknown

How much of your life is lost either dwelling on the past or worrying about the future?
When your thoughts are imprisoned by the past or fearful of the future, you can miss out on one of life's greatest gifts: that which is happening today and indeed this very moment.

The reality is that when you are yearning for yesterday and...

Proven and time-tested relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and relaxing imagery, soothe angry feelings. There are books and courses that can teach you relaxation techniques, and once you learn them, you can call upon them in any situation.

If you are involved in a relationship where you and your partner are hot-tempered, both of you should learn them. Some easy-to-learn steps you should habitually practice:

1. From your diaphragm, practice breathing...

"Tis the season to be jolly" or is it? The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year, filled with hope for the future and optimism for humanity. With movies like "Miracle on 34th St," "White Christmas," and "A Christmas Story" beaming holiday cheer into our houses and memories of childhood dreams during this time of year, many people aren't happy and feel more like Charlie Brown - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (without the...

We are all living in a very hectic world these days; it feels like the time is ticking away faster and faster. Works and family responsibilities are overwhelming us at times. Hence, it's no surprise that stress and anxiety creep in our lives. Nobody could eliminate stress completely; what we could do however, is learn to control and manage stress before it takes control of our lives.

Stress and anxiety are the major cause of panic attacks. If not dealt with, it can have a...

Anxiety is a reaction often associated with stress, illness, or even treatment. During an anxiety attack, a person feels overwhelming nervousness, tension, fear, forgetfulness, and panic. Although people experience anxiety as a normal part of life, true anxiety attacks are much different. For instance, if you were interviewing for a new job, you might feel a little anxious or apprehensive but this is different from true anxiety in which the above symptoms take over. If you find yourself...

One needs to define the meaning of self-esteem, before the much complex word \'high self-esteem\' is considered. Dictionaries define self-esteem as, \" confidence and respect for oneself\", or \"how much a person likes, accepts, and respects himself, overall as a person\". The National Association for Self-Esteem defines it as, \" The experience of being capable of meeting life\'s challenges and being worthy of happiness\". A balanced high self-esteem is...

Self Calming Ideas

This is aimed more at teenagers, but anybody can benefit from most of these methods. I’m not an expert, I’m not a doctor – I’m a human. I’ve been through bad times, I still am, life is like that. However, it doesn’t mean we should accept it, does it? So first, before you read this, repeat after me. ‘I will not let life get me down – I am important in the world’.

First step taken already!